Category: Business Law

Business disputes can throw even the most prepared companies off balance. When a disagreement escalates toward litigation, it helps to know what the road ahead may look like. Each stage of the process, whether it’s early negotiations, discovery, or trial preparation, comes with its own demands on time, money, and management...

Crowdfunding has become more than just a buzzword—it’s a real way for startups and small businesses to raise capital. Whether you're launching a tech product, scaling a service-based business, or building something entirely new, crowdfunding can be a valuable tool to connect with backers and generate funding without going the traditional venture...

Yes, it’s possible to sell a business that’s facing pending litigation. Buyers and sellers can work together to structure a deal that addresses legal risks and protects both parties. If you're considering selling your Pittsburgh-based business while a legal dispute is pending, understanding your options is key to moving forward with confidence.

As family businesses grow, many reach a point where outside investment becomes a practical way to fund expansion, improve operations, or support succession planning. But bringing in outside capital often raises concerns. How do you maintain control? What happens to the family’s long-term vision? And how do you align a new investor’s...

If you're looking to reduce capital gains taxes while making a long-term investment, Opportunity Zones may sound appealing. These zones were created to attract capital to underdeveloped areas by offering investors significant tax incentives. While the potential benefits are real, it’s important to understand the legal and tax rules that come with...

Running a family business across multiple generations is both rewarding and complex. When relatives are involved in day-to-day decisions, disagreements can become personal, succession can be uncertain, and legal risks may increase. At Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, we help Pennsylvania family businesses protect what they’ve built while planning for a successful...

If you and your business are seeking legal representation, you are going to want to find out about the attorney and law firm you are considering retaining. This involves having one or more meetings at which you will need to find out as much as possible about the firm. This is to...

Business contracts are a key part of making sure you get what you bargained for when you make a deal. Where in the past, many businesses could get by on a handshake, in today’s world, if you don’t get it in writing, then you may be setting yourself up for bigger problems...