Unfair competition refers to the type of business tort that interferes with a business's reputation or success. Although the term unfair competition actually encompasses many different types of business torts, identifying a case of unfair competition may be difficult...
Generally speaking, contracts are enforced and governed by laws in the states where the contracts were made. Depending on the type of contract, it will either be enforced by the common law or the Uniform Commercial Code. While both the common law and the Uniform...
Nothing can put quite as costly of a stop to a construction project as a construction dispute. Whether you are a property owner, investor or contractor, understanding the most common causes of construction disputes may help you draft a more comprehensive and effective...
Commercial real estate represents a significant investment to both owners and tenants. When issues arise, it may be critical to the business tenant's financial health that they are resolved quickly. Fortunately, for all types of commercial landlord-tenant disputes,...
Competition between markets is a necessary element of a healthy economy. Occasionally, this competition takes an unnecessary turn and crosses the line of proper and lawful conduct and into the realm of improper business practices. When a business interferes with...
Practically everyone in the business world understands that for an agreement to be reached there must be an offer and an acceptance. These two elements of business agreements can be made verbally or in writing, but must be present for there to be any agreement at all....
During any type of construction project, contracts and written agreements are made between owners and contractors to ensure the satisfactory completion of a project. Occasionally, contractors will sub out a portion of the work. When this arrangement is made,...
Regardless of what your situation is, facing business litigation is a serious matter. Reaching the best possible outcome requires the strong representation and undivided attention of an experienced and dedicated business law attorney. With their help, business owners...
Occasionally, small business owners experience brief periods of financial strain. This may occur when there is a small disparity between money coming in and money going out. When small business owners experience these lags, they may be able to obtain a short-term loan...
Restraint of trade is essentially the unlawful act of preventing someone from doing business. Although alone it is not a tort, it is a legal doctrine that relates to a wide range of torts that unlawfully restrict a business's operation. While the idea of a restraint...
