The advantage of having trade secrets is that competitors or the public do not know them. It is generally the company's belief that this information gives it an edge, and so it is in its best interest to ensure that this sensitive information does not fall into the...
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How to address partnership disputes
A business partnership is like a professional marriage. Two or more partners come together to launch a new business, and there is often a great sense of optimism. Over time, however, the relationship can become strained as partners disagree on the direction of the...
How long will my case take?
When you come to significant, high-stakes litigation on complex business issues, preparation alone can take years before the trial even gets underway. That can be intimidating, but it helps to understand exactly why. Proper preparation is painstaking In matters...
What is unfair competition?
It is a fact of life that some businesses perform better than others. While it is good to be the top brand with the accompany fiscal success, less successful business owners may feel like they cannot get a break or the competition inexplicably always seems one step...
When a business breaks apart, what are the most important legal issues to consider?
It’s an unfortunate fact of running a business that you will inevitably have disputes with your business partners. This is true whether you run a small start-up or a large company grossing millions of dollars a year. When these partnership disputes escalate to the...
Avoid these legal mistakes when starting a business
Entrepreneurs looking to start a business can take steps to mitigate the risks of problems in the future. These steps should include taking the time to review some of the more common mistakes so that you can help your business avoid falling victim to the same issues....
Beware of securities fraud
Individuals and institutions often turn to financial professionals to help grow and maintain investment portfolios. Under the best circumstances, these financial people successfully guide clients toward smart investments while also protecting assets against losses....
Minority shareholders often have rights
Minority shareholders may not own a controlling interest in a company, but they can still assert a strong presence. This can even include weighing in on many decisions critical to the business’s future. It is not guaranteed, however, unless there is a shareholders...
Can business owners force employees to work in the office?
Everyone is excited to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But as that light gets brighter and businesses bring staff back in-house, there will likely be those who want to continue to work from home or want to wait longer before coming back. The reasons...
Should your business appeal a court decision that doesn’t go your way?
When you run your own business, you will face challenges – some more difficult than others. Legal problems often are among the more difficult challenges for businesses. If your business ends up in a business litigation lawsuit, a judge can rule against you. That could...