Business Litigation

Some see business as a "dog-eat-dog" world where anything goes. The law does not. While competitiveness can be crucial to succeed, you need to ensure you do not infringe the rules of the game. Even if you do not, others may still accuse you of doing so out of...

There is a moment when you have your idea for a new business where you get excited about the future and what you can do. Your product or service could be something that makes life better for you and your community. As you get ready to launch your vision, you know you...

Perhaps you have gone alone so far in your business and sudden expansion requires you to bring on more bodies to help out? Maybe you’ve always dreamed of going into business with a former co-worker? In either case, you might be thinking about a business partnership....

Developing a business with a partner can be exciting. As the company grows, you envision the future working together to build the business. The signals may be subtle at first, but at some point, you may start to consider that the partnership is not going how you...

Running a business can be rewarding both in terms of finances and your personal goals. However, it is no easy task. There are various moving parts to consider to ensure that your company remains profitable at all times. One of the more important decisions you will...

As the owner of the business, an employee may come to you and make a sexual harassment complaint about a co-worker or a supervisor. Regardless of your opinion on the validity of this complaint, you need to know what to do next and how to react. Above all else, it's...

The moment when you have an idea for a new business is an exciting time. You quickly surround yourself with friends and family who support your vision and will help motivate you to see it through. When you start moving forward, you may have a friend who seems to have...

Knowing your competition is a big part of being successful in modern business. Understanding what competitors have to offer and what they charge for similar products or services can help you better market your own brand and establish your niche in the industry....

When you enter into a business partnership, there is always the risk it will fail. Any relationship between people can get complicated, especially if there is money at stake. While you can walk away from a friend you fall out with, you cannot walk away from a business...

Not every business practice or information can be referred to as a trade secret. It has to derive financial value from being a secret, and the business has to take reasonable steps to protect such information. Trade secrets can include: Ideas that give your business a...