A North Carolina court has determined that a case may continue against dance instructors who left one studio to work at another. According to the studio that hired them, they brought the foreign dance instructors into the country under temporary work visas because of...
business & civil litigation
Leasing commercial spaces: Get a good contract
In most cases, people looking to open a business start by renting a facility. Why? It's easier to get a rental property. You don't need as much capital, and you can save the funds you have for the things you need to keep your business running smoothly. With any...
Having a partnership has benefits and downsides: Make a contract
Business partnerships are a great idea for people who want to expand or work with others in their field. Your business partnership might be a great way to get another person onboard with your ideas. Maybe your partner has the marketing experience while you're a...
Marriages and small businesses end for the same reasons
You may not think of your jointly-owned small business as a marriage, but, in many ways, that's exactly what it is. Both you and your business partner are legally connected. Your future success is connected. You must work together for the long-term good of something...
What are compensatory damages after a contract breach?
A breach of contract can be frustrating and expensive; for business owners, it can also have a ripple effect as it makes it impossible to fill orders, business is lost and the company's reputation suffers. To make up for it, many people seek out compensatory damages...
Does a values agreement protect my business partnership?
Wherever you are in the life of a business partnership, understanding how each partner looks at a number of issues may affect your success immensely. Even if you're working with an idea that should be easy to make successful, conflicts within leadership can hamper a...
Standards can lead to construction disputes
You hire a builder to build your dream home. You're very hands-off. After all, this isn't what you do. You let the builder do what he does best and you just wait for the outcome. When you get there, the house is technically sound. There aren't glaring defects like a...
What is a unilateral contract?
Your traditional contract is technically known as a bilateral contract. It involves a mutual exchange. For example, you agree to work for a company. You promise to give them 40 hours of work every week. In exchange, they promise to give you a $75,000 salary every...