There was once a time when non-compete contracts were only required of high-level executives and personnel who were in a position to either share company secrets or steal away customers. But in recent years, these…
Whether you only recently opened your small business or it has been around for decades, being sued is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, it happens to businesses large and small, for a…
People file lawsuits for many reasons. In some cases, they seek redress for damages that occurred in the past, but in others, plaintiffs want remedies for actions that are either planned or ongoing. In those…
Breaking up is hard to do, and that’s just as true for business relationships as it is for romance. Though your hearts may not be broken there is real risk that a successful business can…
Business partnerships are remarkably similar to marriages: both require shared values, solid communication, and a great deal of work to survive. Interestingly, the track record for business partnership longevity does not compare to that of…
Whether you’re in the earliest planning stages of setting off on your own or you’ve been operating your business for years, identifying an attorney who can answer your questions (and seeking their counsel when needed)…
Much as is true of romantic relationships, business partnerships start with the highest of hopes and expectations. But as time goes by and the realities of day-to-day challenges arise, so too can conflicts and disagreements,…
There was a time when signing non-compete agreements were only required of employees who knew trade secrets, or whose departure to a competitor represented a risk to a business’s profitability. But over the last several…
Malpractice is any kind of error, omission or deviation from standard practice that causes harm to a client. When it comes to accounting, malpractice specifically refers to a failure to adhere to the Generally Accepted…
Successful partnerships require trust and respect, so choosing a friend for a business partner makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately, the things that make a friendship work socially don’t necessarily translate to compatibility within a…