Perhaps you have been looking for a business to buy for a good while, or perhaps such an opportunity recently appeared out of nowhere. Many questions need answers before you commit to a purchase. Here are six points to consider before you buy the business you have in...
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Business & Commercial Law
Shareholder disputes often happen for just 3 reasons
Like personal ones, business relationships occasionally have their problems. Furthermore, even in environments where everyone gets along, disputes may pop up out of seemingly nowhere. While having a good shareholder agreement may keep business disagreements in check,...
Your business and your divorce
Divorcing spouses know that virtually every aspect of their lives change in some manner when their marriages end. For many people, their jobs represent some stability during an otherwise change-filled time. However, business owners may not have that same luxury as...
Protect yourself and your business if a lawsuit threatens
If you are a business owner, the time may come when you face a lawsuit. If litigation is in the offing, your personal liability, as well as the fate of your business, may be at stake. However, you can take steps to put a protection plan in place. Understand your...
Do employers have a responsibility to protect employees from contagious illness?
Whether it is the flu or some other infectious illness that is spreading, you may worry about how safe you are in the workplace. You spend a lot of your time at work, so it makes sense that you would expect your employer to do everything possible to keep you safe....
Handling legal challenges as a construction company owner
If you run a construction company, you probably have many different issues to think about on a regular basis, from financial concerns to completing projects on time and dealing with problems involving workers. However, when litigation and other legal difficulties...
The benefits of hiring outside general counsel
Entrepreneurs who launch their own business always have to think about how their business will succeed. One important part business owners can’t overlook is the value of having legal advice to ensure their success. Business law attorneys can advise entrepreneurs on...
When 1 of these 3 things happen, it may be time to sell your business
As a business owner, one of the most complicated things to recognize is when it’s time to sell your business. While some people intend to remain the boss of their business for life, many entrepreneurs want to create and sell their business later on. Doing so can help...
The perfect noncompete agreement: Does it exist?
As a business owner, something you may be concerned about is the potential for an employee to take proprietary information and give it to a competitor. That’s why many business owners have noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are contracts that prohibit...
What does business interruption insurance cover?
Many businesses purchase insurance coverage designed to protect their income and long-term health in case of a catastrophic event, such as a fire or natural disaster. Insurers offer business interruption policies to provide that protection. However, companies must...
