Business Law Professionals
My business partner is dishonest. How do I handle this?
Going into business with someone you can trust can be an exciting experience. After all, you share common goals and aspirations – growing your business and making profits. But what happens when you learn that your business partner is dishonest? What steps should you...
Legal mistakes startup business owners need to avoid
Starting a new business is exciting. However, it comes with numerous challenges and risks, especially in the legal realm. Many entrepreneurs make avoidable legal mistakes that can lead to costly consequences down the line. Here are a few mistakes you should avoid....
How Do You Resolve Intellectual Property Disputes?
When someone uses your creative work without your permission, this violates the law. These works can include images, words, logos or inventions. There are several ways to resolve these types of conflicts legally. Understanding your rights is vital to safeguard your...
What you can do if a seller backs out of a merger or acquisition
Preparing for a merger or acquisition takes a significant amount of time, effort and possibly even financial investment, not to mention the amount of internal restructuring that is necessary when you are about to welcome a significant amount of new employees and new...
4 options to legally dissolve a partnership
Dissolving a partnership can be challenging. Reviewing your partnership contract and knowing what legal options are available is important. Whether due to irreconcilable differences, changing business goals or other reasons, taking the right steps is crucial when...
What should you look for in a potential business partner?
You may decide that you want to become a business owner, but you’re more interested in starting a company with someone else than doing it on your own. You’re looking for a business partner who can support this process and help you develop your brand identity. As such,...
Road to resolution: Understanding remedies for breach of contract
When parties sign a contract, they do so with high hopes and expectations, trusting that the agreement will be honored. However, there are instances when these expectations are shattered due to avoidable or unavoidable reasons, and a breach of contract occurs. In such...
Signs your partner could be stealing from the business
Entering into a business partnership with another party can be a very exciting experience. If everything goes to plan, you can pool your resources, grow your portfolio, broaden your market reach and create wealth. But, like in any relationship, it is not uncommon for...
The role of your partnership agreement in resolving a dispute
When you go into business with one or more other individuals as partners, it is a good idea to draft a partnership agreement that will serve as the foundation of your professional relationship. This agreement can be a binding contract that keeps business running...
3 causes of disputes between employers and employees
Disputes can arise in a workplace between involved parties, including the employer and an employee. This is why contracts should have a conflict resolution clause. But what can cause conflict between an employer and an employee? Here are three common causes of...


