Category: Contracts

Family Businesses: Simple Steps to Avoid Common Pitfalls If you have a family business or are thinking about starting one, kudos to you! There are

Disinheritance Inheritance laws involve legal rights to property after a death and such laws differ from state-to-state.   Heirs usually consist of close family members and

Top 3 Real Estate Tips for Small Businesses The only real estate transaction most small businesses engage in is to enter into a lease for

Purchasing a Business: Should You Consider Buying Assets as Opposed to Shares? Of the two common methods used when buying a business, the purchase of

Non-Compete Agreements  Courts typically disfavor “covenants not to compete” or “non-compete agreements.”  Therefore, the terms and provisions of these contracts must not be overly restrictive

Oral Contracts & the Statute of Frauds   There is a widespread misconception that verbal contracts are unenforceable.  Nevertheless, a contract made orally with another

How to Negotiate a Commercial Real Estate Lease There are number of considerations for business owners involved in negotiating a commercial lease, not the least

Enforcing a Child Support Order As many can attest, going through a divorce can be a difficult experience and the process can become contentious. Even

Do I need an attorney if I am buying a home? Buying a home can be an exciting experience, but the process can be complicated.

  The Parol Evidence Rule  One of the purposes behind memorializing an agreement in a written document is to ensure that the parties to the