Sometimes, when one party fails to fulfill or otherwise breaches a contract, the plaintiff would prefer to get the thing that was promised in the contract rather than compensation for the breach because compensation alone wouldn’t make things right. That’s where...
Going into business with a partner means you can draw on each other for experience and knowledge. While these situations usually work well, there are times when issues may arise. The manner in which you handle partnership disputes can have a profound impact on the...
As a business owner, you’re free to make many decisions about how you do business without government interference. However, you still have to abide by local, state and federal laws. Let’s look at when you can refuse to serve a customer. It’s your business, and you...
Opening a franchise is an exciting venture. Many franchises have been around a while so they’re well established. This gives you the benefit of having a plan that’s been proven to follow when you open your business. Before you can officially start the franchise, you...
The mere thought of business litigation is enough to strike fear into the hearts of Sacramento, California, company owners. If litigation becomes unavoidable, these people risk much to protect their rights. Sometimes, an employee or an outside party seeks litigation...
When your business is involved in a lawsuit, you know the situation is serious, and you have to think carefully about everything you do during the case. One phase of a lawsuit is discovery, which is when both sides will exchange information relevant to the dispute. ...
If you run a business, something you may be aware of is the risk of business disputes. Even if you take every possible action to avoid a dispute, there is a possibility that one will occur. This is why many people opt to have an arbitration clause added to their...
Contracts play a key role in the daily lives of every person. Even simple store transactions have legally binding agreements at the center. As such interactions often run smoothly, we simply forget that contracts are present. As a business owner, contracts are more...
Businesses have to keep certain things a secret from their competition so they can remain competitive. There are many ways to do this. One of the main things you need to do is to ensure that you only have trustworthy employees who have access to those trade secrets....
You cannot understate the value of your intellectual property. Some have called it the foundation of your business. It is the very thing that gives your brand such an edge in a competitive marketplace. Losing your intellectual property via theft can dramatically...