Businesses are often built upon a foundation of strong contract agreements with partners outside the company, such as suppliers and vendors. Perhaps the supplier is hard to work with, but they offer quality hard to find products necessary for running a business....
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Contingencies are an important part of real estate contracts
Contingencies are a standard part of any valid contract, and ones involving commercial real estate transactions are no different. They address concerns over unnecessary risks and provide peace of mind if the buyer or seller spots a red flag that is either a...
Is it time to split from a partner?
There comes a time in every business partner’s career when they want to sell or leave. Their reasons may be because it is time to retire, or they are looking for a change or new challenges. Sometimes the issue is the partner – just as marriages end, so do business...
You can fight a breach of contract lawsuit
Smart and savvy businesses weigh various factors before entering into agreements with others. Despite a vigorous vetting process between them, one may accuse the other of breach of contract and take it further by filing a lawsuit seeking damages. Still, the defendant...
Red flags concerning your new business partner
When you’re starting a business with a partner, it’s critical that you choose the “right” person with whom to work. Not only do they need to have the qualities that will make your business stronger, but you need to know that they are someone you can trust. Choosing...
How to protect your business from potential litigation when first starting
If your business faces litigation, it can be frustrating, costly and time-consuming. In some cases, it can also be highly detrimental to the future of the business. For example, a dispute between business owners could mark the end of the company if they simply cannot...
Federal Trade Commission proposes end to non-competes
The FTC recently made national news when it publicly proposed an end to nearly all non-compete agreements. These clauses are currently part of an estimated 30 million employment contracts (18% of the U.S. workforce). Advocates for businesses responded quickly and...
How can a partner’s divorce affect our company?
Business partnerships are much like a marriage, especially when there are two co-owners. Regardless of how many partners there are, the others should generally try to support the one going through a divorce. Depending upon their marital arrangement and the business's...
Three valid reasons for an employee’s dismissal
In this economic climate, finding candidates to fill vital positions within a company can be challenging. Nevertheless, sometimes companies need to dismiss employees. Since Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, an employer can fire an employee with or without...
Tyson faces 6.4 million mechanics lien against Pottsville plant
The Tyson Corporation faces a lien foreclosure on its Hillshire distribution center in Pottsville. It follows another lien filed against Tyson's poultry processing plant in Tennessee. The lien in Pennsylvania was filed by Primus Builders, which helped build the...