Category: Business Law

In the competitive world of start-up businesses, intellectual property (IP) plays an important role in securing a company's innovations, branding, and creative works. As start-ups strive to carve out their niche in the market, effective management and protection of IP assets become crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and promoting long-term growth...

Mediation and arbitration are two distinct methods of alternative dispute resolution that offer effective solutions in business and beyond traditional courtroom litigation. Both methods are valued for their efficiency, confidentiality, and ability to preserve relationships between the parties involved. Commercial contracts often include clauses specifying which method to use in the event...

Understanding the elements and remedies involved in contractual disputes is essential to navigate these disputes effectively. Legal advice is often sought to assess the situation and determine the most appropriate course of action. Jones, Gregg, Creehan and Gerace can help individuals and businesses struggling with contractual challenges in Pennsylvania.

Businesses can reduce the risk of unfair trade practice claims by ensuring their advertising, sales practices, contracts, and customer communications are accurate, transparent, and consistent with applicable laws. Proactive compliance efforts can help companies avoid disputes, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage.

For Pittsburgh business owners, understanding what may constitute...

Lawyers, doctors, and members of other professional associations may find themselves confronted with a malpractice suit at one point or another throughout their careers. These suits can be stressful for professionals and their businesses as a whole. With a lot on the line, it is critical that you understand the steps you...

Businesses of all sizes can be vulnerable to acts of fraud. There are so many different types of fraud that can befall businesses and our dependence on technology has opened new doors for cybercriminals to take advantage of. While perpetrators of fraud and cybercriminals are constantly evolving to infiltrate the...

With a shareholder agreement, the rights and responsibilities are set forth as is how the company will be set up and managed. With a well-drafted shareholder agreement, you can reap many benefits as you set forth the terms that will govern how your company is run and the roles your shareholders...

Small business ownership is not for the faint of heart, to be sure. Those with the entrepreneurial spirit that start off on their small business ownership are confronted with a number of hurdles right from the start. Throughout your journal as a small business, you will continually come up against various...

If you are a business owner, you are going to deal with contracts. This is unavoidable. You will need contracts for your employers, your vendors, your clients, and more on a range of issues. When properly executed, contracts are your friends. They can protect your interests and minimize liability exposure. Failure...

Forming a partnership can be advantageous in many ways. Joining with a partner means you get the benefit of their strengths and skills which may be different from your own. A partnership, however, is only as successful as the partnership relationship itself. Working with others can be challenging, so help set...