Business Law

Maintaining growth and sharpening your competitive edge often requires taking bold steps as an executive or business owner. A merger with another company can be a very savvy business move for those hoping to curb a specific market or grow significantly in the upcoming...

Your business contracts with various parties ensure the timely and accurate completion of multiple projects. However, a contract does not necessarily guarantee receipt of the goods or services you expect. Fortunately, it is possible to pursue various remedies...

Trademark infringement is the illegal use of intellectual property to market a good or service. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the unauthorized use of a trademark leads to confusion or deception about the source of the good or service, and...

You’ve got great ideas, but you don’t have the time, inclination or reach to take them to market – but you can still have a viable business through product licensing. This is particularly true if you’re a prolific artist or inventor and want to obtain the broadest...

A cooperative business arrangement like a partnership reduces the direct pressure on an individual entrepreneur. After all, there are two people to share the responsibilities that come with starting a new business or taking over an existing one. Your partner could...

Social media is a powerful tool that helps businesses connect with the exact segment of the public that has an interest in their products or services. You can narrow your marketing efforts to target specific people that will respond to each advertising campaign. If...

If you're interested in buying a business, you need to know exactly what you're purchasing. It is very important to do your due diligence. You need to ask yourself what type of business you want, why that businesses for sale, what your goals are for the business and...

Business partnerships are beneficial for everyone involved. The partners can offer each other financial, social and intellectual support when starting or running a business. The company benefits from having multiple people involved in its management and planning....

As a small business owner, you need to save money wherever you can and avoid needless expenses. Hiring a business attorney as outside counsel might seem like a luxury. That leads a lot of businesses to wait until they run into serious legal trouble before hiring a...

Companies often have to try something creative to stand out from the competition. Once you have established that you offer better prices or an innovative product, people will start to seek out your company on purpose. Creating a trademark is a way to help people...