Commercial Law

Business fraud is a growing threat that destroys value, reputations, and careers.

Don’t sign on the dotted line until you understand what you’re reading. Here’s a quick look at the legal documents you’ll encounter when buying a franchise.

Policies are never enough to assure compliance with the law.

One person's fair use is another's infringement.

I'd venture to say over 75 percent of start-up funds are raised from personal assets and what’s known as family friendly funding -- money loaned or invested by your family and friends. But...

Mediators are negotiation coaches and you don't need to be a lawyer to get good at it.

Like other forms of protection, confidentiality agreements work best when used before you start sharing your money makers.

The economics of a lawsuit involves more than a final damages award. It pays to be objective about the strengths and weaknesses of your case before it goes to trial....

This new law will require that all landlords will be required to track information about contractors that have been hired to perform services to rental property that exceeds $600 a year. President Obama...

The tragic suicide of a Rutgers freshman holds lessons for business about the dark side of technology.

When the zeal for short cuts short changes legal obligations you may be creating a predictable surprise and the evidence to go along with it

Discover why you should open a business bank account and how to find the right one for you.

We're always hearing about the best places in the U.S. for entrepreneurial opportunity. But how do you know if it's going to be the right fit for you?

Getting sued is no fun. Whether it rises to the level of extortion requires a closer look at what extortion really is....

Your franchise agreement shapes your relationship with your franchisor. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand the law.

In the world of courtrooms and admissible evidence, such documents are known as smoking guns.

So, What if they run your name through their database of naughty travelers and they get a hit?! If you’re unlucky enough to be a completely innocent traveler with a name like Zacharias...

Bad things can happen to good organizations. What distinguishes the good ones from the bad ones is how they respond when the sauce hits the fan....

Bad things can happen to good organizations. What distinguishes the good ones from the bad ones is how they respond when the sauce hits the fan....