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...
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When is someone guilty of tortious interference?
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...
Third-party beneficiaries may have rights
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...
What are the most common legal threats that business owners face?
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...
Shareholder disputes can damage a company
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...
Will non-competes change under federal jurisdiction?
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...
What should business owners do about a potential lawsuit?
Owners have a long list of concerns, particularly in the current economic climate. While keeping the lights on (literally or metaphorically) and paying employees are at the top of the list, it is a mistake to ignore or not prioritize potential lawsuits regardless of...
Common shareholders have rights
Each company's charter is different, but publicly traded ones will typically have different levels of ownership. This often means that there are three classes of securities: bondholders, preferred stockholders and common stockholders. Each has its advantages, but...
Litigation is still a powerful tool for resolving business disputes
Many businesses or individuals are advised to avoid litigation when resolving a conflict. The reasons include the supposed cost of litigating, waiting for a court date, the risk of losing, and even the distraction of going to court. While these may be valid points,...
What happens if a partner or high-level employee violates an NDA?
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also known as confidentiality agreements, help better ensure the protection of business interests like intellectual property (IP), client information and strategic plans. They are often part of employment agreements. Whether a...