If you are a business owner and you are concerned about your business partners or valued employees leaving and taking your customers or your trade secrets with them, then you need to include a covenant…
We all rely on the justice system to be the final arbiter of right and wrong, and as a result, those who abuse the court system can face significant penalties. In Pennsylvania, those who either…
It’s easy to get confused between abuse of process and malicious prosecution. Both terms refer to improper actions taken over the course of civil litigation, but there are significant differences in what each involves and…
No matter whether you’re ending your partnership on a high note or in despair, whether the result of achieving your goals or failure, there are specific steps that must be taken to officially and formally…
Invasion of privacy is generally associated with criminal offenses, but there are also ways to invade a person’s privacy that can give rise to civil litigation against a business. There are a few different scenarios…
Shareholders are individuals who have invested money in a company in exchange for a portion, or “share,” of ownership. Majority shareholders own more than half of a company’s shares and minority shareholders own less than…
A fiduciary relationship is one of the highest implied by law. When you select another person or business to act as your fiduciary, you are trusting them to manage and protect your assets. That trust…
You had your reasons for going into business with your partner. Maybe they were a longtime friend, or someone you recently met who shared your passion or your ability. Maybe you formed a partnership with…
Disagreements and differences of opinion between shareholders can be productive as long as they are resolved to everybody’s satisfaction. But when they are elevated to the level of argument and both sides dig in, they…
You’ve worked hard and spent significant resources to build your customer list and train your staff, so it makes sense for you to want to protect your investment. A non-solicitation agreement is one of the…