There are several important things to know when starting a business that can help start things off on the right foot. Having the proper foundation for your business begins with business formation and planning and helps to lay a foundation for possible success. One of...
Business acquisitions can be a good growth opportunity for businesses. Certain assets of an insurance company in a neighboring Louisiana community are being acquired by another company. The independent insurance agency with assets being acquired reportedly handles...
Many companies have trade secrets that are valuable and that they wish to protect. Information may be considered to be a trade secret if it was created by a company in order for it to conduct its business. Trade secrets can refer to customer lists, supplier lists,...
A shopping center in Louisiana is asserting it has not been paid rent by one of its tenants. The owner of the shopping center leased a store to the tenants in 2012. The breach of contract claim asserts that the owner of the shopping center is owed $40,000 from the...
It is helpful to understand that businesses can be separate from individuals which is an important distinction when starting a business because of the significant impact it has on the structure of the business, control of the business, conduct of the business, legal...
Ideally, contract relationships would always go as planned. Contracts guide most business relationships. In some circumstances, delays can occur and financial concerns can arise which may lead to disruptions to a contract relationship. When unexpected events interrupt...
There are several reasons for wanting to refinance a commercial mortgage on commercial real estate. Securing the best financing and the right financing is important, so it is necessary to be familiar with the options available. It can be useful to first evaluate what...
A Louisiana property owner has brought a breach of contract claim against contractors. She asserts the contractor failed to complete the job they were contracted to perform. The woman hired them to perform improvements on her home. The contract dispute results from a...
Starting a business in Louisiana can be a complex process, so it is important to have knowledge and guidance to help establish a strong foundation to ensure the future and success of the business. There are a lot of important decisions to make when first starting a...
For individuals and businesses in Louisiana who are engaged in commercial real estate and development, issues with contractors, building projects and labor liens may arise. Questions concerning what a labor's lien is and how it can impact your business may come up...