Month: May 2014

While few businesses want contract litigation, sometimes circumstances related to a contract dispute require a party to enforce its contractual rights. A construction contract has led to a contract dispute in Louisiana. A construction company claims that a contract it...

Owning and starting a business may be a dream many women several decades ago did not think was possible. Today, women are rapidly starting businesses. In the U.S., from 1997 to 2014, the number of businesses owned by women rose 68%. The growth rate was twice that for...

Contract disputes can be both manageable and avoidable. A breach of contract lawsuit was filed in Louisiana last month by a subcontractor alleging a breach of contract. As part of an offshore living quarters construction project, the contractor used a fire sprinkler...

Business sales can be exciting opportunities for parties that embark prudently on the process. Establishing a well thought out plan could be a very lucrative moment for a company. It is important that all parties involved understand the agreements they are signing....

A 4-acre tract of land in Baton Rouge recently sold for $2.3 million. Plans for the property were not immediately disclosed. The land is zoned for office and retail uses. The local construction company that sold the land owns five tracts in the local development of...