Starting and growing a business is not something many residents of Massachusetts can do on their own. Indeed, even those who have brilliant ideas often need help with capital, operations or something else. Finding a business partner or two can help entrepreneurs turn...
Your business could end up in court for a host of reasons, from a breach of contract claim to a dispute involving one of your competitors. In some instances, business owners head to court due to accusations involving current or former staff members. For example, an...
Business owners should prepare for contract-related disputes. At some point, either party to a contract may cause a breach. During a disagreement, the opposing parties have two options in addition to commercial litigation: mediation and arbitration. These are the...
When running a business, there is a lot of intangible value you create like patents, trade secrets and trademarks. Trademarks are an interesting aspect of a company's value because they do not necessarily result in income but are nonetheless vital to said company's...
Avoiding litigation is one thing that all smart business owners want to do. If you try to tackle commercial litigation, you could face a huge expense and years of a court battle. It also will likely ruin the business relationships tied up in the mess. Instead,...
The American economy allows small businesses and large corporations alike to compete in an industry where the consumer can choose which brand or product they would like to use. Situations may arise, however, that place you in a head-to-head dispute with a competitor...
Facing a lawsuit toward your business can feel like the end of the world at first. But fortunately, you can take steps that will allow you to safeguard your interests and assets in the event of handling commercial litigation matters. While you may want to try...
As the pace of technology grows, so does the number of cases in the commercial litigation sector. One case, that of two technology giants and a court case over the question of intellectual property, may have an impact on the perception of future property rights,...
After spending several hours drafting a fair contract, you and the other party signed the agreement. If a breach of contract happens, would you know what to do? Chron explores remedies for breached business agreements. Learn which steps to take to rectify the...
Whether you currently own and operate a business or you have purchased a piece of land to construct your new venture, matters may not always run as smoothly as you may like. Disagreements regarding who owns what land or who is responsible for the business could arise,...
