Naming a business can be a key factor in the success of that business. The name that you choose for your business will not only identify your company — it will also carry your brand’s identity.
In addition to brand identity, there are several elements to consider in a...
Like any other relationship, business partnerships sometimes break up. That might be because of poor communication, financial struggles, or even one partner’s decision to pursue different goals.
So where does that leave you (and any other remaining partners)? That depends on several factors. A partnership dispute lawyer can...
Boards of directors are an important aspect of many businesses, but not all companies have them or are even required to have them at all. With that being said, among those without boards of directors, the question “Do I need a board of directors?” sometimes arises, and the answer is that it...
Use clauses are important aspects of commercial lease agreements, as they define the scope of the activities a tenant may engage in while in possession of the property, thus protecting the landlord and potentially other tenants of the same building.
Without some way to ensure compliance, though, use...
Zoning disputes occur for many reasons. You might seek a building permit and discover that your plans do not meet the zoning regulations. Or a neighbor might give you a friendly — or not-so-friendly — warning that your building violates zoning.
But the worst-case scenario happens when you receive...
Social media and business can be a potent mix. Social media platforms allow businesses to market their goods and services more cheaply than traditional media. They also help a business reach a wider audience than many other platforms.
But the mix can also bring new legal problems. Falsehoods...
Zoning laws protect the community’s interests. Putting potential nuisances like industrial factories apart from residences and parks protects the health and safety of residents. And requiring setbacks helps limit the spread of fires.
But zoning laws can also protect the interests of individual property owners. Limits on building heights...
Owners sell their businesses for many reasons. Personal motivations, new opportunities, and changes in market conditions can push you into selling some or all of your Manhattan business.
Selling a business requires a lot of preparation. The steps you take will determine whether you get...
Building and growing a business is exciting and can be quite lucrative, but partnership disputes can hinder your success. When two business partners begin to strongly disagree — especially to the extent that they no longer trust each other — the survival of their company is immediately threatened.
Eminent domain is one of the government’s greatest powers. Its ability to take private property is so powerful that America’s founders limited it in the U.S. Constitution, which stipulates that a government entity can only take private property for public use. And it must always pay “just compensation” when doing so.
