Category: Business and Real Estate

As a property owner or developer, you need to understand construction laws before you start working on any project. A simple dispute can be resolved amicably with the right information, but in complicated situations, your project could be dragged on for months or years without the right understanding of the law. Whether you’re planning to…

There is a famous saying probably all of you have heard which is: one bad apple spoils the bunch. The phrase suggests that the bad actions of one person can easily affect the group. And in the case of payday lenders, this statement couldn’t be any truer. If you happen to have read the recent…

Federal anti-trust laws prohibit a company from cornering the market and creating a monopoly in a given industry. With any proposed business merger or acquisition, this is something that the Federal Trade Commission must take into consideration. That’s because federal laws see competition as necessary in any area of business. It forces companies to innovate…

The fear of the unknown is what keeps a lot of entrepreneurs away from starting up their own businesses. It’s also what stops a lot of existing companies from changing their business models. What if the plan doesn’t work? What if the company loses money too quickly and it is forced to close? Will litigation…

Before parties strike a contract in a business transaction, there is often a certain amount of negotiation that has already taken place. Contracts are understood to memorialize the agreements the parties made during the negotiation process. Business negotiations aren’t always clean cut, though, and sometimes disputes can arise over obligations the parties may have gotten…

Thanks to huge advancements in technology, publishing has changed considerably in the last decade. Printed books and magazines have given rise to e-readers and tablets that offer the same product but for a fraction of the cost. But while technology has changed how people access printed materials, there is one thing that has remained relatively…

In any given industry there is always going to be a competitor. This is not just a fact of life but a fact of the law. According to federal anti-trust laws, competition is necessary is any given industry to avoid creating a monopoly, which could drive up prices and negatively affect consumers. But did you…

In a blog post last week, we talked with our readers about non-compete clauses and the legal issues they could create for businesses who try to enforce them in states, such as California, where such covenants are considered void. We brought up the topic because of the national sandwich chain Jimmy John’s, which has fallen under scrutiny…

In just about every industry across the nation, employees are required to sign a number of legal documents before they can start their first day of work. From income tax forms to a standard employment contract, these legal documents not only hold an employee responsible for following the law but employers as well. But one…

Thanks to our nation’s antitrust laws, businesses in the United States enjoy a healthy level of competition in their respective industries. This competition gives consumers a choice in the products they purchase or services they use. And for businesses, this competition pushes companies to create new products and services that will distinguish them from their…

As so many of our readers are aware, contracts are a staple in business settings. From agreements with other companies to employment contracts, the wording of these documents must be precise in order to avoid most major disputes. But even the most well written contracts can result in litigation, especially if one party has a…

New inventions are often considered to be the life blood of any business venture. The allure of new products and services drive public interest and along with it the economy. It’s because of this, as well as the promise of turning a profit, that many entrepreneurs have gotten into inventing. But as so many of…

According to federal regulations, manufacturers must include an ingredient list on consumable products. These lists must clearly display what is contained in the product in descending order according to weight. This includes any chemical additives or preservatives as well. Failing to do so can result in accusations of false advertising, which can then lead to…