We've spent some time on this blog discussing the benefits of mergers and acquisitions. These processes can help companies expand their operations, reduce their costs, and penetrate new markets. As helpful as mergers and acquisitions can be, though, they must be carried out carefully. Those agreements that are inadequate or lack transparency can result in business litigation, as evidenced by one recently filed lawsuit.
GE faces allegations of fraud over oil merger
Limited partnerships and liability
The idea of generating a product or service that benefits our community is something to get excited about. This is why many people choose to start a business.
Louisiana newspapers swept up in recent merger
It wasn't that long ago that newspapers were the number one source of current events on the local, national, and international level. Yet, as the Internet grew and this information became more widely available, more and more newspapers went out of business. In fact, nearly 2,000 local newspapers have disappeared since 2004, leading to about a 25% drop in newsroom employment.
Sole proprietorships can carry significant disadvantages
Starting a business can be nerve-wracking.
Contract disputes: a brief look at arbitration
Business disputes are commonplace. Although many of these disagreements are relatively minor in nature, the outcomes of others can prove utterly disastrous for some businesses. This is why a Baton Rouge-area business needs to be prepared to protect itself and its interests when dealing with contractual conflict. The first step in this process is understanding some of the basic legalities that are involved in resolving contract disputes.
Contract disputes: a brief look at arbitration
Business disputes are commonplace. Although many of these disagreements are relatively minor in nature, the outcomes of others can prove utterly disastrous for some businesses. This is why a Baton Rouge-area business needs to be prepared to protect itself and its interests when dealing with contractual conflict. The first step in this process is understanding some of the basic legalities that are involved in resolving contract disputes.
Some common defenses to breach of contract claims
Many of our blog posts have focused on breach of contract issues through the lens of those who feel like they've been wronged by another party to the agreement. While these considerations are certainly important, so, too, is understanding how to defend against allegations of breach.
Should your Baton Rouge business consider a merger?
There are a number of ways that a business can grow. One way is to engage in more aggressive and targeted marketing campaigns. Another way is to increase spending in development of new products and services. Expanding operations to other locations and increasing one's online presence can help spur growth, too.
