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Contractors and subcontractors, architects, designers, suppliers and others in the construction industry come across an owner, developer or builder who cannot or will not pay for services rendered. This situation can leave owners of small businesses in a bind and...
There is hopefully a sense of optimism when launching each new joint venture. If all goes as planned, each party will benefit from the collaboration. However, things do not always go well, and the venture can fail due to mistakes and disputes. Seven common issues The...
Your father started the family business decades ago. He ran it for as long as you can remember, and it was very successful. When he passed away, he left that business to you and your siblings. At first, you were excited to run the company together. Things went well...
If your business is involved in some type of litigation, the first thing you need to know is that protecting the company is very important. There may be an incredible amount of money on the line, not to mention things like future earnings or the reputation of your...
Pennsylvania, like most other states, has at-will employment laws. It means that an employment arrangement is subject to immediate termination at any point by either of the parties, and the law states that either party can assert that right. A worker can walk off the...
Businesses will rely on contracts to outline different arrangements as they provide goods or services. Ideally, these business arrangements can go for the length of a project or countless projects. Unfortunately, one partner may realize that someone outside the...
People often assume that a contract only involves the parties who sign it, but others’ fortunes may also flourish or suffer from the execution of the contract. These outside entities are called third-party beneficiaries, and they could have the right to share in the...
As you get started with your new business, you may have a certain sense of invincibility. While the stakes are high if you do not make it, while your business is small, you may get the feeling that you are too small to face legal action. You may not have the deep...
Internal disputes are a fact of life in business. This is due to differing priorities, not meeting expectations, misunderstandings, or other issues. Ideally, partners or colleagues can sit down and work through a problem without impacting the company, but shareholder...
Candidate Joe Biden made many promises on the campaign trail. One that caught the ear of businesses was the promise to limit the use of non-compete agreements, particularly among low-income workers. Since this was usually regulated on a state-by-state basis, it was...
