One of the main reasons for creating contractual agreements with business partners is to establish responsibilities and obligations. Ideally, so long as both parties deliver on their promises, all will go well. An effective business contract is one that covers all...
Contract Disputes
How do I red-line a contract?
You would never enter a serious business arrangement without the protection of a contract. And when it comes to written agreements, the devil is in the details and it is critical to make sure that you thoroughly understand all of the terms of a contract and that those...
What are the various types of breach of contract?
The matter of breach of contract is common in the world of business. While some breaches may cause little to no rift in a business agreement or its process, some breaches of contract are so substantial that they result in a complete dissolution of any existing...
Software developers should protect their work with a contract
Today, nearly every aspect of business is digital. Whether it is something as simple as a website or as difficult as a large-scale database, software developers create usable programs for practically every area of business. While operating with cutting-edge software...
Steps to prove a breach of contract
Contracts are put in place for a specific reason: to ensure that all parties involved uphold their end of an agreement or arrangement. When one party is not fulfilling that obligation, a breach occurs and can put the other party or parties in a precarious situation....
What are the remedies for a breach of contract?
When a person or entity agrees to provide goods or services to you and doesn't completely satisfy their obligation, they are in breach of contract. If you feel that you have had a situation such as this happen to you, you could stand to gain in court. You could...
Can you be bound by an advertisement?
Everyone has a friend of a friend with a horror story of being taken to court by a customer that took a particular advertisement too far. This article will address the legal implications of advertisements and how they may affect your business. But, the short answer is...
Contract disputes can stop road construction and other work
Contract disputes between a construction company and its lender involving roadwork in a southern state have made recent headlines. The disputes have led to a complete halt to construction on a roadway in that state's western region. According to a recent report, the...
A breach of contract can negatively impact your business
Business owners in Ohio understand that they will likely face contract disputes at some time during the course of doing business. Unfortunately, many of these disputes are the result of parties not living up to the promises they made in contractual agreements. When a...
Are my trade secrets really confidential with an NDA in place?
If you have a business that wants to retain an edge over competitors, protect client lists or simply wants what's working well for your company not to end up being a blueprint for every startup and potential competitor out there, you likely need a nondisclosure...