As someone running a business, you know what your trade secrets are. You know how you run your business and what satisfies your customers. You also know that if your competitors get ahold of your secrets, they could push you out of the market. That’s why it’s so...
Business Law
How can businesses resolve breach of contract issues?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 28, 2022 | Business Law
Contracts involve a promise to exchange services, goods or financial resources. When you agree to purchase supplies from another company or provide them with certain services, you expect that they will fulfill their obligations to you under the contract. Whether a...
Can I make my staff sign non-compete agreements?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 30, 2021 | Business Law
The more trust you place in your employees and the more you invest in their professional development and education, the more damage they can potentially do to your company when they leave your company. A worker could use your secret recipe or proprietary manufacturing...
Why you need to double-check your business contracts
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 26, 2021 | Business Law
Contract errors could have serious negative consequences for your business. If you send a signed contract off and the other person signs it, then you have entered into a legally binding agreement. While they may oblige and allow you to redo the contract, they do not...
Are you ready to make your business partnership official?
| Sep 17, 2021 | Business Law
A business partnership can be an excellent option for a couple of people who want to pursue the same entrepreneurial concept. It may not require as much written planning as a corporation or leave you with as much personal liability as a sole proprietorship would. ...
Steps you should take to craft a business succession plan
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 10, 2021 | Business Law
Many individuals who run family businesses assume that the generations that come behind them will want to follow in their footsteps and take over their business once they're gone. This isn't always the case, so you may have to eventually look beyond family. Either...
3 reasons to buy a business instead of starting one
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 23, 2021 | Business Law
If you have your mind dead set on starting a company from the ground up, that’s a great way to become a small business owner. Many people do it every year, and it can be incredibly rewarding. That said, there is also the option to buy a business that exists and take...
How you can draft your shareholder agreement to minimize future conflict
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | May 26, 2021 | Business Law
Many companies offer shares in their company to raise the capital necessary to grow their reach. While this is one of the many benefits associated with taking on shareholders, there are some downsides to doing so. Your shareholders can dictate how you run your...
Steps to take to reasonably protect your company’s trade secrets
| Mar 3, 2021 | Business Law
Many companies have trade secrets or other proprietary information that they want to protect. A company's leadership may have employees sign contracts, including nondisclosure or non-compete documents. Companies do this to protect their valuable assets from ending up...
Planning for your company’s future with a buy/sell agreement
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 16, 2021 | Business Law
If you own a business with a partner, you may find yourself wondering what happens if they leave the business -- or, though you hope it will never occur, you may be wondering what happens if they pass away. You need some sort of plan for the future. You need the...

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