A breach of contract is a failure to meet the expectations in the contract. Pretty simple stuff, right? But, of course, contracts are rarely simple – and they’re far from foolproof. Breaches of contracts span from trade secrets being released and it financially ruining you to something as insignificant as the size of your logo. […]

Few people would dispute the fact that lawnmowers can inflict severe injuries on their users, but you see them being used each day without incident by homeowners and landscapers. If designed, manufactured and used properly, lawnmowers are safe to use. However, a product that is manufactured or designed improperly can cause injury to its user. […]

Choosing an attorney to represent your business would be easy if you could open a business lawyer journal and read all there is to know about the attorney you want to select. Unfortunately, the process of choosing the right attorney requires some work on your part. The answers to the following four questions can help […]

If you are new to entrepreneurship then one of the first steps you will likely take in establishing your new business is the creation of a business plan. While a business plan itself is not a legal document, it does have a major impact on legal issues related to your business. In fact, in many […]

One of the first things you must do when forming a business is decide on the type of structure you want to use. Many businesses begin as sole proprietorships or partnerships, and as they grow, the owners make the decision to change their business structure. The most common dilemma for an owner is deciding upon […]

Keeping minutes is not just good business practice, it is also required by law. Each state requires corporations to keep minutes of shareholder and board meetings. Although keeping minutes can be tedious and time consuming, it is an important process if you want to ensure your company is on the right side of the law. […]