Business & Commercial Law

Getting into a business with a like-minded person can be rewarding in a number of ways. It can also be a stressful experience, especially if one party is not living up to their end of the deal. A breach of business partnership responsibilities is not uncommon. When a...

People going into business together expect their partnership to last for years. However, most of them, about 70% in total, eventually break up.  Many situations contribute to business partnership failures. Below are five common reasons for this phenomenon. 1. Constant...

Most business partnerships run smoothly in the beginning. Partners are excited and enthusiastic about growing the company together. However, like any other relationship, the honeymoon phase eventually passes out, potentially leaving you to contend with the reality of...

Owning a small business has many perks like setting your own hours, specializing in your favorite niche and choosing to work alone or with a few other people. Alas, business ownership has its downsides, its biggest one being a vulnerability to lawsuits. Every year, 36...

Today, businesses rely on their vendors and suppliers to keep the doors open and continue serving their customers. When establishing any business relationship, a written contract is recommended.  Even with a written contract, though, there are situations where a...

Many businesses have some kind of trade secret they wish to stay under lock and key. When these secrets get out, it could cause a business to underperform. Trade secret leaks can not only impact your business but may expose the personal information of the people you...

You know what you want to name your business, and maybe you've already done some work to set up the branding and figure out exactly what the company's vision is going to be. In other words, that name is very important to you. But then you find out that another company...