Negotiating a settlement out-of-court can not only save both parties time and money, but it can free up the court system for other cases that cannot possibly be solved out-of-court. Still, this can be a lengthy process in and of itself, which is why you should always retain a trusted business attorney to assist in your [...]
Making a negotiation mistake can be easier to do than many realize. Imagine you receive an offer via email late on a Friday from a vendor to your business and do not look at it over the weekend. Then they call you up on Monday to discuss the offer. Might seem like having this discussion is [...]
Anytime you enter into a legally-binding business agreement, a written contract is essential. Along with that comes the need to negotiate the terms of the contract before signing. Contract negotiations can be should be handled formally, such as being represented by your business attorney. Contracts could be formed, intentionally or not, through an informal series [...]
What Happens Next If a Party Breaches a Business Contract? If you own a business or are thinking about starting one, using contracts is a great way to protect you and your business. Contracts go hand in hand with maintaining strong, mutually-beneficial relationships with the key stakeholders that keep your business alive. This includes, customers, partners, [...]
How to Better Protect You and Your Interests When Dissolving a Business No matter the reason that you have made the hard decision to dissolve a business you have started, making wise decisions at this crucial time is vital to ensure you protect yourself. The stakes are extremely high – both financially and in terms of [...]
How Can I Tell if a Contract Is Legally Binding or Not? When it comes to running a business, contracts are essential. No matter what your industry, target market or size, a written contract can help minimize the risk that goes along with entering into a business arrangement with others. In its essence, a written contract [...]
Emails as Binding Contracts? How Does That Work? You read that right. Sometimes emails are not just emails. Sometimes they act as a legally binding signature for a contract. It might not sound believable, but in certain circumstances, this is exactly what can happen. Think of a time where you were negotiating the terms of a [...]
Should My Business Use Online Legal Forms? Starting a business is expensive. There are no two ways around that. What’s more, hiring an attorney costs a lot of money that it is easy to think could be better used elsewhere when you are launching a business. So, it’s natural to look for ways to save on [...]
