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...
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...
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...
If your company sells, manufactures or designs a product, then you need to be aware of defective products and how that can affect you. Defective products can result in lawsuits because of product liability. The Legal Information Institute describes product liability...
Accusations of discrimination have the potential to severely damage your company’s reputation, morale and finances. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts to prevent these types of claims, your business may fall subject to one or several over the course of its...
Warranties promise repair or replacement of broken or defective products for a certain amount of time after purchase. Many items today come with warranties, either with the purchase or for an extra fee. However, just because businesses offer warranties does not mean...
If you run a small business, there are many legal issues you likely have to address from time to time. However, if a lawsuit comes up, this is an especially concerning challenge, not only in terms of finances but also with regard to emotions and the direction of your...
Mergers and acquisitions often bring a number of benefits, allowing companies to expand and reach new heights. However, they also carry certain risks and there is always the possibility that unexpected hardships will arise. For example, some business owners head to...
While reading a written promise on a good, you may wonder if the words "warranty" and "guarantee" have the same legal definition. In any warranty litigation case, it is best to know the differences and similarities between the two. Express and implied warranty ...
