Business Law

Business succession planning is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition of a business to new leadership or ownership when its current owners retire, become incapacitated, pass away or decide to exit the company. An effective business succession plan can help a...

Mergers can be a promising avenue for business growth, offering a chance to combine resources, eliminate competition and access new markets. While they come with their set of opportunities, they also present challenges. Integrating two distinct companies requires...

In business, contracts are the backbone of every agreement and transaction. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, understanding the key elements of a business contract is crucial. These legal documents can be complex, but...

Forming a business can be exciting and overwhelming. You may be excited that you are fulfilling your dream, but simultaneously have to make crucial decisions regarding financing, business structure, marketing approaches, objectives and hiring among others. And as a...

Operating a business in the modern world often means juggling dozens of tasks simultaneously. It is easy to lose track of your activities and make a mistake with employment matters. Unfortunately, errors that violate state and federal labor laws may pose severe...

As a North Dakota business owner, it's essential to have a solid succession plan in place. Whether you plan to pass on your business in the next two years or the next 20, your succession plan should detail how the company will continue after you've left and ensure the...

As an employer, you certainly do not want to be involved in litigation stemming from an interaction with an employee. This can be damaging to your company’s reputation. It can be costly and time-consuming. Additionally, you just want to make sure you’re treating your...

Business growth and development can be very challenging, and companies sometimes struggle to keep up with the increased demand for their products. Other times, they may have a hard time pivoting to meet changing consumer standards. A merger can be the perfect solution...

Starting a business can be complicated, as you have to make many critical decisions. Thus, it may help to learn more about business to make the right moves. Mistakes in the beginning can affect you for years. Not all startups become established companies, and this may...

In many cases, your divorce is not going to have anything to do with your business. You may simply own a business that you started by yourself, or with another business partner, and your spouse has no part of it. If you are worried about having to give up some of the...