Business Law Professionals
What is business divorce, and how can you manage the aftermath?
Partnerships play a vital role in driving growth and success. However, like any relationship, business partnerships can be faced with challenges and conflicts. When these disputes escalate to a point where the co-owners or shareholders can no longer work together,...
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...
Red flags to abandon a prospective acquisition
One of the signs that your business is growing and thriving is prospective acquisitions. When you decide that the time is right to pursue an acquisition, the due diligence process is important. Unfortunately, many business owners lose sight of the risk factors and red...
Can you revise your partnership agreement?
A partnership agreement is the heart and soul of any business entity with multiple owners. This legal document articulates the rights and obligations of each party, ownership terms, dispute management as well as what happens when one party wants out. However, a...
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...