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Co-owners often formalize an agreement with a handshake, but no serious partnership should move forward without a business partnership agreement. The best agreements are those that are the most thorough. They can also change over time as the business grows and...
Most states require a seller disclosure agreement when selling residential property, and some do for commercial real estate. Regardless of whether it is required by law, these agreements enable the seller to inform the buyer about the property's relative health. The...
Many who buy a newly built home like the fact that the structure is in perfect condition. There are no nicks or dents in the paint, cracks in the ceiling or fears that the HVAC needs replacing. However, the paint may not even be dry before the new owner or developer...
When you’re embroiled in a business dispute, you have a few options for reaching a resolution. The quickest path to putting an issue to bed is to offer a settlement. However, doing so will not enable you to tell your side of the story and require you to pay the costs...
Business partnerships start with the best intentions, but some fall apart when one partner leaves. Often, it is a matter of one partner giving up and moving on, while the other feels there is still an opportunity for success or obligations to clients or employees to...
Part of owning a business is taking care of all the details to keep your business running smoothly. One major area you need to address is ensuring you are operating your business on solid legal ground. You want to make sure you don’t run into legal trouble that could...
A company may have to deal with theft someday. Sometimes it may even be a partner intentionally committing the wrongdoing. While some matters can lead to criminal action, more often than not, they end up in civil court. The goal for the victim is to recover stolen...
Anyone who has been to a large construction site will likely recall many workers all doing different tasks to achieve a common goal. Whether it is architects on the site reading blueprints, contractors building the foundation or trucks delivering materials, there are...
Going into business with a sibling or taking over a company from a parent can be rewarding. Nevertheless, a solid business plan should be in place from the beginning. While co-owners who are siblings expect to have a high level of trust, there are still times when...
Running a business is like keeping several plates spinning at the same time. Numerous things continuously require your attention, not the least of which are various legal matters. For small to mid-sized businesses that may not have the resources to employ full-time,...
