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Maybe you started the business with your spouse and now strongly disagree with them about the future direction that the business should take. Perhaps you inherited the family business to share with your siblings, and now there is a dispute regarding the executive pay...
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...
In this economic climate, finding candidates to fill vital positions within a company can be challenging. Nevertheless, sometimes companies need to dismiss employees. Since Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, an employer can fire an employee with or without...
The Tyson Corporation faces a lien foreclosure on its Hillshire distribution center in Pottsville. It follows another lien filed against Tyson's poultry processing plant in Tennessee. The lien in Pennsylvania was filed by Primus Builders, which helped build the...
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...
Your business partner will have a direct impact on your personal financial circumstances and the overall success of your company. If your partner suddenly stops performing the way that they historically have, your company's profit margins could shrink, reducing your...
Maybe you turned over your employee's pension fund to an investment professional who promised exceptional returns and seemed to have operational records affirming their claims. Maybe your company contracted with the supplier or service provider who offered interesting...
Builders use different kinds of contracts. For example, some contracts will charge by the hour, while others quote a price in advance. The latter format is called a fixed-price contract. These agreements are quite common, but signers should assess the pros and cons...
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...
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...
