Not getting paid for labor or services you provided? A lien on property may be available if your business was in a direct contract or subcontract with the property owner for whom you provided services. Your business can recover the value of the improvements to the property, if the improvements were made pursuant to a …
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Before you sign a lease on a commercial property for your business and commit your finances to every landlord-friendly clause contained therein, it is wise to have an attorney review the lease. Because many commercial leases cover a 3-5 year term, you could find yourself locked into a contract that has you paying more than …
The Commercial Lease: Why an attorney should be at your side. Read More »
The premise of a non-compete in the sale/purchase of a business is simple: to protect the business’s existing customer base and the accumulated goodwill of a business. No buyer wants to invest in a business where the seller poaches clients and employees or enters back into competition after profiting from a sale. While instituted mainly …
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Regardless of what type of business you run, chances are you are entering into contracts all the time. Having a few model agreements for your company can save you a lot of time and resources in the long run. For instance, having a solid non-disclosure agreement that you can trust will give you the freedom …
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There is always going to be some risk. Few agreements are ironclad, but it is helpful to conduct an assessment and build an internal portfolio of model agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements, master service and sales agreements, master purchase agreements (or PO’s), website terms and conditions and privacy policies, and, when appropriate, licensing agreements. I …
