Category Archives: Business Law
What is a Material Breach of a Contract?
You have a business contract, and that contract has terms and conditions. And if someone breaches any of those conditions, it is a breach of contract, and you can not only sue, but you may also be excused from performing under your end of the contract. Except not so fast. Not every breach of… Read More »
Bankruptcy for Your Business May not be the Help That You Think it Is
If you have a business and it’s in debt, you may be considering bankruptcy. After all, people file for bankruptcy all the time, and they generally walk away from the bankruptcy owing little or nothing. Could this be the solution to your business’ debt and financial problems? Chapter 11 Bankruptcy The answer is not… Read More »
Partnerships and Joint Ventures: What’s the Difference?
Partnerships and joint ventures are two business entities that are often used interchangeably, and to the general public, mean one and the same. But they do have different meanings, and do different things. Understanding a Partnership As a general rule, a partnership is intended to last for a long time, and undertake multiple projects… Read More »
Will Investors Sign an NDA When Considering Investing in Your Business?
If you are a startup or fledgling business, and you need cash in the form of investors, you may find yourself in a conundrum: On the one hand, you need investors, and investors want to know what they are investing in—which necessarily entails that you give investors some of the “secret sauce” that makes… Read More »
Safeguarding Your Competitive Edge: Trade Secrets, Confidentiality, and Business Protection
In today’s competitive business landscape, maintaining a unique edge is paramount to success. One crucial element in preserving your competitive advantage is to safeguard your trade secrets and confidential information. So, what are trade secrets and confidentiality and why is it so imperative that you protect yours? Let’s discuss. Understanding Trade Secrets and Confidentiality… Read More »
Business Fraud: Publishers Clearing House Required to Pay $18.5m to Consumers
Most generations above millennials are probably familiar with Publishers Clearing House (PCH). Famous for mailers with a message that “You May Have Already Won” millions of dollars presented in a way that looks like you actually won millions of dollars, PCH is not new to the deception game. However, this time, it will cost… Read More »
What are Consequential Damages in a Breach of Contract Case?
When there is breach of contract, you would normally read the contract, and sue, expecting to receive whatever you would have received, had the contract been perfumed by the other side the way it should have been. This is generally the way damages are measured in a breach of contract case—we want the non… Read More »
Court Rules an Emoji Can Bind You to a Contract
More and more of us are becoming aware that the things we text have actually legal impact and meaning. Just like any kind of writing, our texts can bind us, and be used as evidence in all kinds of legal proceedings. But as one farmer has now learned, not only can the words you… Read More »
Can You Enforce English Only Policies at Work?
Most employers know that discriminating on the basis of national origin is illegal, and would never do such a thing. But many employers also will very willingly impose “English only” policies in the workplace. What they may not know is that by doing so, they may be unknowingly discriminating on the basis of national… Read More »
Would You Recognize Sexual Harassment in Your Office?
You run a tight ship, and a business that respects employees. You would never knowingly allow sexual harassment to happen in your business. But most companies that get into legal trouble for sexual harassment, get into that trouble, because they don’t recognize some forms of sexual harassment, when it happens. Not all sexual harassment… Read More »
