Fair competition is a cornerstone of capitalism. No one person or business has an automatic right to dominate any particular industry. Other companies and entrepreneurs can innovate and compete against existing businesses. Companies gain traction when they offer...
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Understanding fiduciary duty
When it comes to running a company, many responsibilities come into play. Fiduciary duty refers to the obligation of company leaders to act in the best interest of their stakeholders. Every business owner and manager must understand what this responsibility entails...
Which elements should you include in a non-disclosure agreement?
All businesses must safeguard sensitive information from their competitors. One tool that business owners can use to protect their valuable secrets is a non-disclosure agreement. However, an NDA will only be effective if it contains certain key elements. That is why...
Why questionable product quality can be a reason for litigation
When customers buy a product or service, they expect it to meet certain standards. If doubts about quality arise, customers might feel let down and even deceived. This can give rise to legal battles where customers seek compensation for their dissatisfaction....
What are the signs of securities fraud?
If you are interested in investing, you could be a target for securities fraud. It is a term used for various illegal schemes crafted to manipulate financial markets and deceive investors, including foreign currency fraud, broker embezzlement and investment fraud....
Should I address a business dispute through litigation?
Litigation is one of several ways to resolve business disputes. Some people hesitate to use it, but there will be times when this approach might become your best course of action. Here are signs it is best to resolve a business dispute through litigation....
When should a business pursue litigation?
It is not easy to keep everyone happy in a business. Disputes such as breach of contract, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty and fraud are only some of the most common reasons businesses pursue litigation. A business litigation...
What are business disputes, and how can I resolve them?
Business disputes arise between companies or businesses when they are unhappy with the outcome of a particular transaction or agreement. Businesses are multifaceted. There are deadlines to meet, goods to produce, products to deliver and employees to sustain. That is...
How to keep bullying out of your workplace
As an employer, you feel like you value respect and civility. You ensure that you abide by federal and state non-discrimination and harassment laws and ensure that your employees have appropriate training. Unfortunately, some of your employees could still be the...
How effective is your organization’s anti-harassment policy?
To protect your business and employees, it is necessary to have a workplace anti-harassment policy that works. All employees should have confidence in the organization's structure and procedure of handling harassment claims - from reporting to investigating and...