Agreements to Agree: What Can You Rely On?

by Daniel Ross | May 26, 2018 | Contract Law, General Practice

There are plenty of reasons for “agreeing to agree.” The future is hard to forecast; we don’t want a hang-up to impede a venture in the here-and-now; and a dozen others. I don’t need to tell you that this invites uncertainty into your business relationships. But at...

Making a Choice of Law for Your Business Contract

by Daniel Ross | Apr 16, 2018 | Business Formation & Development, Contract Law, General Practice, Intellectual Property

Each state has its own local laws which control how businesses can operate, how business partners can cooperate, and how disputes over contracts are settled in court. Interestingly, business relations have the ability to choose which state laws they want to govern...

When Should You be Added to Your Vendor’s Insurance Policy?

by Daniel Ross | Apr 11, 2018 | Business Formation & Development, Contract Law, General Practice, Intellectual Property

Vendors and other independent contractors should be covered by Commercial General Liability (CGL) and Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) policies, which protect them against the consequences of accidents, errors and omissions, mistakes, and oversights when...

Setting Up to Sell Your Business

by Daniel Ross | Mar 28, 2018 | Business Formation & Development, Contract Law, Intellectual Property

Selling a business is much like selling any other big-ticket item. You wouldn’t sell your house, for example, without appropriate renovations, understanding your property value and the market at large, and assembling the right team to facilitate the sale. The same is...

When, Where, and How to Conduct Employee Workplace Searches

by Daniel Ross | Jan 30, 2018 | Business Formation & Development, Contract Law

Company searches of employee space and property are sometimes necessary to preserve safety, workplace confidentiality, and other important company policies. Employers often wonder what is fair game for a search if they suspect something is amiss, or if they want to be...