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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,...
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...
Part of owning a business is taking care of all the details to keep your business running smoothly. One major area you need to address is ensuring you are operating your business on solid legal ground. You want to make sure you don’t run into legal trouble that could...
Creative solutions to complex business problems often are generated by looking at things from a completely different perspective. That sounds easier than it is in many situations. Owners, CEOs and other business executives are engrossed in the day-to-day management of...
