Perhaps you are an executive at a business that hired a construction firm to remodel an abandoned building and turn it into upscale office space. Maybe you are a homeowner who paid to have your kitchen modernized. You might even play a role at a construction firm as...
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The scope of a non-compete agreement
When you hire employees, they have to learn certain trade secrets. They need to understand how to do their job, they may have access to sensitive information and they could work with clients and customers that you want to keep long-term. As a result, you may decide to...
Can specific performance help resolve service contract issues?
Businesses execute contracts both for goods and services. Service contracts are often particularly important to a company's daily operations. Maybe you have outsourced your HR department and rely on a third-party service provider to keep you in compliance with...
Reasons business partnerships fail
When a business partnership succeeds, it can be incredibly helpful for both parties. It can take the company to new levels that it never would have reached if only one person was running it. This is the goal of starting a business partnership, along with choosing...
Can another business use your company name?
Your company has been established in the area for years, or perhaps even for decades. It’s a well-known name, and all of your branding is well established. That’s why you’re so shocked to find out that another company is using the same name as your business. You feel...
Your trade secret was leaked: Now what?
Your business’s trade secrets were what set it apart. Now, you’re frustrated, because you know that a competitor got ahold of those secrets through one of your employees. You know that you can sue the employee, but what can you do about the information that has been...
Taking action if a licensed professional harms your business
When you partner with a licensed professional, you expect them to do their job to a specific standard. Unfortunately, despite educational and ethical requirements for many licensed professions, the individuals that practice a profession can still make mistakes and...
Architect made an error? You could be able to make a claim
When you are building a new structure, you need to have the right plans in place to make sure that it is strong enough to support the weight of people inside, furniture, machinery and other items. You also need to know that the building can withstand wind and storms,...
What steps do you need to take to protect your intellectual property?
Your business’s intellectual property is part of what makes it so unique and special. Without your IP, you wouldn’t have the products you have or the customer base that you’re working with. You can take steps to protect your intellectual property against being...
Should my staff sign a non-disclosure agreement?
As you build your business, you put a lot of time and dedication into creating a model that will support your customers and bring success to the company. These assets set your business apart from your competitors. Your relationship with your employees is one built on...