As a business owner, it should always be a top goal to stop arguments and disagreements before they can evolve into full-on disputes. But you should also understand that disputes are an unavoidable part of business ownership. Rather than believing or hoping that you...
What constitutes breach of contract?
Contracts probably form a major part of your life if you are a business owner. You likely have dozens of them with your various suppliers, distributors, customers, independent contractors, perhaps even some of your employees. As you likely already know, contracts are...
How can I avoid freelance contract mistakes?
Freelancers typically work with numerous clients, and maintaining solid relationships with them is essential to success. While you want to perform efficiently and turn out quality work as soon as possible, developing a contract before you get started is a must....
What can I do about copyright infringement?
As explained by the National Law Review, the purpose of copyright laws is to protect creators and their works. They also help boost competition among creators, which makes for a vibrant and thriving commercial environment. When copyright infringement occurs, swift...
A franchisee’s perspective: business opportunities and challenges
The maxim “every coin has two sides” commands applicability across a broad spectrum of matters. And that includes, for purposes of this blog post, many business topics. Today’s entry visits quite specific commercial subject matter, namely, overview points relevant to...
Should you avoid litigation for a business dispute?
As a business owner, you understandably prioritize the safety and health of your business above all else. But to ensure that your business really grows and flourishes, you need to put your business ties and consumer base before anything. Thus, you should have a...
Why is preserving business ties crucial?
As a business owner, one of your most important jobs is to grow your business. After all, without growth, the business will not flourish and succeed. There are several key components that aid in the growth of a business, but relations are among the most important. As...
Steps that can avoid partnership disputes
A Missouri partnership can be an ideal way to strengthen business connections and expand quickly. However, if one or more partners misuse funds, fail in their fiduciary duties or breach a contract, it could negatively impact the organization. According to the Missouri...
“Termination for convenience” explained
The procurement of a new professional contract is the cause for much celebration for businesses in Missouri. Such an agreement offers the security of known that as long as a company fulfills its contractual terms, its partner remains legally bound to honor the...
What Are Common Business Torts?
This past year was a challenging time for most businesses. Regardless of your company's scale, the past year's economic climate and closures have presented a unique financial scenario for most businesses. Given this environment, many companies resort to potentially...