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There are many scenarios in which two separate businesses or independent professionals choose to complete a project together. Joint ventures can relate to the development of new goods and services. They can involve specific projects, such as a real estate development...
Business bankruptcy can be far more complex than individual bankruptcies. Companies have more assets and revenue. They may also have substantially greater debts, some of which may be secured debts. The goal may be to reduce debts and ongoing financial obligations to...
Corporate officers are entrusted with significant responsibilities. They often have access to confidential business information, trade secrets, customer data, pricing strategies, financial records and proprietary technology. That access is intended to benefit the...
Nearly everyone uses social media. Many people use it to share their lives and interests or communicate with others. On the surface, this does not seem like an issue. However, businesses can be harmed when their employees use these social media platforms to complain...
Hostile corporate takeovers can have major implications for shareholders, executives and employees alike. When an outside party acquires stock to secure a majority interest in a company without the approval of existing shareholders, the consequences can be...
Employers hire professionals based on their job history, education and functional capabilities. Anti-discrimination statutes require that employers provide equal consideration to those who can perform job tasks with accommodations as they extend to those who can do...
Trade secrets consist of non-public information that provides a business with a competitive advantage. Trade secrets can include recipes, specific production practices, vendor lists and client lists. Business leaders generally need to take steps to protect their...
Partnership disputes can be very complicated and contentious. They sometimes lead to litigation between business partners, and they can have a long-term impact on the company itself. One way to avoid these disputes is to write a partnership agreement in advance. You...
Business bankruptcy can help a company reorganize or wind down in an orderly way, but the process requires full transparency. When financial records are incomplete or information is withheld, the risk of fraud allegations increases. The U.S. Trustee Program notes...
A sexual harassment claim from an employee can be a big problem when you run a company. Whether it involves you personally or is related to something that one of your employees is alleged to have done to a colleague, these cases have the potential to be highly...