Business and Corporate

People frequently begin business partnerships expecting them to last indefinitely. One partner may expect to continue working with the other until they retire, die or sell the business. However, those expectations may not necessarily be realistic. Partners may...

Business owners today have to protect their customers’ data from online security threats. Data breaches are devastating lapses that can tank a company’s carefully curated reputation. Learn more below about how to respond to and prevent data breaches. Impact of data...

Protecting your company’s intellectual property (IP) is important when it comes to preserving your competitive edge, reputation and long-term success. Whether you’re running a startup or an established business, taking basic steps now can prevent serious problems down...

Business partnerships don’t always go smoothly. Serious disputes can arise. In some cases, these can even cause the business partnership to fall apart, and one partner may leave or they may need to dissolve the company. It can be helpful to understand why these...

Choosing to cooperatively run a business with a partner is a major commitment that comes with financial and legal exposure. As such, people who do business together often negotiate very thorough contracts detailing what they expect from one another. They may also...

Mergers often focus on financial projections and market opportunities, yet the people side of the equation can determine whether the combined company thrives or struggles. Human capital considerations shape the long-term success of any merger.  By recognizing that...

Business litigation often involves people who choose to work together. One business partner may sue the other when they have clearly breached their fiduciary duty to the organization. Shareholders can take legal action against organizations and executives. Vendors or...

If your company collects or processes personal data from individuals in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may apply to your operations—even if your business is based in the United States.  The GDPR is a comprehensive data privacy law...

Some of the most serious contract breaches are simply when the contract isn’t upheld in any capacity. For instance, say that you run a manufacturing center building garden products and equipment. If you order parts and materials that never arrive, it’s impossible for...

Both parties who agree to the terms of a contract should be able to trust that the other will follow through with their promises. Unfortunately, breaches of contracts occur with some regularity in the business world. Suppliers fail to deliver what they committed to...