Elements of a Valid Contract
- January 15, 2015
- Contract Disputes
Contract terms and validity for Maryland residents Maryland residents should be aware of the elements of a valid contract. From business owners to the average citizen, contracts are used by people in numerous aspects of professional and financial life. Few people und[ ... ]
UFC faces antitrust lawsuits
- January 7, 2015
- Employment Litigation
Residents of Maryland who enjoy mixed martial arts may be interested to learn that the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a major organization that specializes in the sport, was targeted with three separate antitrust lawsuits in De[ ... ]
Legal options for dealing with an uncooperative business partner
- December 17, 2014
- Business Litigation
Columbia business owners may be interested in some options available to deal with a partner that is not cooperating. Avoiding a deadlock can be accomplished in a few ways, depending on the circumstances. Many small businesses are owned by a small number of people. This can[ ... ]
Effective human resources policies for businesses in Maryland
- December 1, 2014
- Business Litigation
If you own or manage a business in Maryland, you likely believe that a proactive approach may anticipate potential areas of conflict and could avoid protracted and costly litigation. Disputes cause by the actions of employees or disagreements with former employees are often pa[ ... ]
Buyout agreements in Maryland
- November 20, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Buy-sell agreements, which are also called buyout agreements, are used in business structures with multiple shareholders as a means of passing shares from one shareholder to another. Depending on the size of the company and t[ ... ]
Using a notary to avoid potential contract disputes
- November 11, 2014
- Contract Disputes
Business owners in Maryland will likely be involved in some sort of contract dispute at one time or another. While some of these disputes may be complex in nature and difficult to anticipate, others could be avoided by taking a[ ... ]
Waiver of remedy for a breach of contract
- October 20, 2014
- Contract Disputes
Maryland business owners might be interested to learn about special circumstances when a breach of contract does not require a remedy. In general, a party who was involved in a contract that was breached by another party would b[ ... ]
Enforcement of the ADA in Maryland
- October 15, 2014
- Employment Litigation
Employers in Maryland are required by federal law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law allows employers to offer reasonable accommodations to employees who have a disability. Providing reasonable accommoda[ ... ]
Registering a trademark for a new business
- October 13, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Many entrepreneurs involved in a business start-up may pride themselves on attending to the myriad details of running a new venture. One thing that even the most conscientious entrepreneurs might overlook during business formati[ ... ]
Pros and cons of buying an existing business
- September 22, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Purchasing an existing business is an option for Maryland residents who would like to become business owners. Before going ahead with the purchase of an existing business, however, it is important to consider the benefits and dr[ ... ]