Business Law

Setting up a business is both exciting and draining. The owners would need to discuss which formation is best for the company based on its needs and the owners’ priorities, among other factors. Most of the time, the best business formation is one that caters to the...

Non-compete agreements are designed to help your business, and they can be used with your employees to keep them from working for the competition. Essentially, the idea is that you do not want to train employees for other companies. A non-compete agreement allows you...

Discriminating against an employee during hiring, promotion, compensation or termination is unlawful. Different types of discrimination exist, and anyone can commit them in a workplace, from seniors to colleagues. An employee discriminated against can file a lawsuit,...

If you are looking to get into business, you have two options: building a business from the ground up or buying an existing one. And while you might want to build a business from the scratch, the truth is, starting a brand-new business is no easy task. Buying an...

If you’re starting a new company, you try to hire people of good character at all levels. However, we can’t really know who someone is, what kinds of beliefs they harbor, what they’re capable of in their worst moments – and who will be around with a phone to capture...

You’ve always wanted to express your entrepreneurial side and a valid business idea has come along. You’ve formed your own company and are seeking ways to tap into the marketplace.  While it can be rewarding to run your own company, startups are notoriously difficult...

You and your friend have decided to form a partnership, and the two of you plan to share equally in the responsibilities of running your business. You’ve always dreamed about going into business together and now, you’re both ready to turn the dream into reality. ...

With every new hire, your company takes on new risk. Workers can harass one another, do such substandard work that it damages your company's reputation or leverage what they learn at your company to compete against you later. Your employees could make copies of your...

You started out with a dream and a shoestring budget, but you’ve successfully developed your small business into something profitable. Now, it may be time to move away from the sole proprietorship you have and create a more formal business structure. A limited...

You started a company a few years ago and it took off from the beginning. You identified a niche market and have been taking advantage of this. Your current staff is loyal and hard-working but it seems like your team is struggling to meet demands.  When might it be...