When a supplier, contractor or employee breaches their contract with your company, your business's finances will probably suffer. Contract breaches can force manufacturing facilities to a standstill or otherwise cause delays and expenses for your business. If the...
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What can you do if a company uses a near-copy of your trademark?
A trademark is an image or logo that helps consumers immediately identify your company or product. You register your trademark to protect it as your original intellectual property and to help ensure that you can stop someone else from damaging your company's...
How an unbalanced contract could actually hurt your company
When you hire new employees or promote your existing staff members, you will probably have them sign an employment contract with your company. Your contract can address everything from when you take disciplinary action to social media restrictions intended to protect...
3 kinds of restrictive covenants for your employment contracts
Your employment contract probably talks about what you expect your workers to do and how you will compensate them for fulfilling those obligations. You can also include terms that discuss what you don't want your employees to do. So-called restrictive covenants are...
Signs that “specific performance” won’t be the best resolution to a breach of contract case
A breach of contract could leave your company scrambling to find services, a new supplier or other crucial resources for its operations. If the party that violated the contract doesn't quickly take steps to make things right, you may eventually decide to file a...
Avoid supply chain distress with these tips
When something goes wrong with a supplier, it can be disastrous for your own company’s bottom line and reputation. Like it or not, the public may not draw a distinction between your supply chain problems and you. For an example, you only have to look at the problems...
How convenience stores can minimize their risk of liability for inadequate security
Convenience stores face a number of security challenges, in part because they’re open late into the night, if not 24 hours a day, every day of the week. As a store or franchise owner, you’re concerned with the safety of your employees, but you also need to look out...
Do you and your business partner need a contract?
If you want to start a company with a new business partner, you may be wondering if the two of you need to sign any official paperwork or a contract to work together. Is a partnership agreement required, or can you just declare yourselves to be co-owners and move...
How breaches of warranties and contracts differ
Breaches of warranties and breaches of contracts are two of the most common reasons for business lawsuits. If you find yourself contemplating a lawsuit against someone else or another business, you may find it helpful to understand the difference between each of these...
3 possible ways the courts can resolve a business contract dispute
People who run businesses are often skilled negotiators -- but they can still find themselves in scenarios where they can't resolve their own issues. Maybe you have run into a conflict with a supplier or a company that is supposed to remodel your offices. Neither of...
