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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...
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...
Larger companies may have a legal department on staff, but it often makes sense for businesses of all sizes to hire attorneys outside the company. For large companies, outsourcing allows departments to reduce costs or increase flexibility. Smaller companies often have...
Those who breach a contract often leave the other non-breaching party in a difficult position. It can involve financial loss, liability or other complications. However, if the contract had a specific performance clause included in a valid contract, the breaching party...
In July of 2021, President Joe Biden instructed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the abuse of non-compete clauses and other clauses that unfairly prevent workers from seeking other employment opportunities. One year later, the FTC is moving beyond...
Real estate has been incredibly trendy in recent years. Just about everyone wants multi-use buildings. Millennials are renting at higher percentages for longer periods than past generations. Many fled the suburbs for city living. Many fled the city, looking for more...
The pandemic has impacted us personally in so many ways over the last few years. But, it has also changed the way that companies conduct business. For decades, big-box stores have been economic cornerstones in suburban and rural communities. Things have shifted to a...
Many assume that the pandemic left the commercial real estate market dead in the water. It prompted employees to work remotely and businesses to shut down or struggle during the economic downturn. Those early days of the pandemic are long gone, with people now...
It is normal for even the most stable business to undergo personnel changes. This can even include the ownership as partners retire, pass away, pursue other interests, divorce, or file bankruptcy. Business owners or entrepreneurs can plan for these changes by...
Business owners draft partnership agreements, employment contracts and a host of other agreements and documents. Ideally, they initially were drafted using binding language that makes them enforceable. Over time, the relationships outlined in the contract may evolve,...
