There are a lot of documents that you want to use when you are setting up a business. One of the most important is a partnership agreement, at least when you're going into business with someone else. These documents are often forgotten, overlooked or entirely...
Month: June 2022
Did a former employee violate a non-disclosure agreement?
Trade secrets are the lifeline of some businesses. It can be disastrous when they fall into the wrong hands. This can happen in many instances, such as when a disgruntled employee decides to retaliate against a former employer by disclosing valuable information to a...
What to do if an employee becomes a potential liability
Business partners, employees and other team members are all pivotal to the success of a company. One bad apple can reek havoc, or worse, expose the company to liability. Over the years, you’ve tried your best to foster a positive working environment. You expect every...
Cease and desist letters can help you stay out of court
Businesses often use cease and desist letters to stop harmful and potentially illegal activity by another business or an individual without having to take the matter to court. While a cease and desist letter doesn’t have legal weight in and of itself, it puts someone...
You need a partnership agreement before your business opens
If you and a business partner are looking to open a company together, you may have come up with the idea without getting formal paperwork in place. That's fine, but make sure that you take the time to create a real partnership agreement before the business opens....
Setting up (and protecting) your small business brand
You recently launched your company, but you are confident it is going to be a great success. You’ve got a small but solid team around you and the brand is eye-catching. Your staff also has unmatched expertise in the field. Nonetheless, the corporate world can be...