There are very few general rules when it comes to unfair competition. If your competitors are engaging in libel, stealing information from you or using deceptive advertising techniques, then you might have a case under the various unfair competition laws. The main...
Business Litigation
Tips for avoiding contract disputes
It is often necessary for businesses to work with a number of other parties in order for their operations to succeed. Companies usually formalize these relationships through the drafting of a contract, a legally binding document that establishes the relationship...
What should you do if someone is suing your business?
Ideally, your business will never face a lawsuit and you will never have to file one, but it can happen. Even if you did everything right, you may still wake up one day to find someone is suing your business. It can be infuriating, and you may want to take action...
Anxiety and business lawsuits
When it comes to business litigation, a host of issues require careful consideration. However, one's emotional state often plays an important role in their ability to successfully deal with a lawsuit and obtain a favorable outcome. There are different ways in which...
Make sure you get that contract in writing
As a business owner, you approach a local vendor about suppling some of your needs for parts and materials. The meeting goes well. They agree to make some deliveries and you agree to pay. You shake hands, and the other business owner walks you to the door.It can feel...
Can you sue your business partner?
You never wanted to sue your business partner, but things have gone poorly, and you feel like you have no other option. Is it possible to open up a lawsuit against this individual, and why would you want to do it?As you may have suspected, it certainly is possible,...
What you need to know about intellectual property laws
As an entrepreneur setting up your business, you undoubtedly have amazing ideas that you've been thinking about for years having to do with your product, your logo and your slogan. You can't wait to put it all into place.But before you do, it's best to make sure you...
Owning a franchise has benefits, but problems can arise
Entrepreneurs who want to run their own business might prefer buying a franchise instead of starting their own companies.Franchises offer numerous benefits: a proven blueprint to follow to run a successful business, brand recognition, a better chance of success, help...

