For a business to be successful in Louisiana, there must be a good working relationship between the parties involved. One way to ensure this is to create a legally binding contract that everyone follows. This way, everyone knows what is expected of them, and there are...
Contract Disputes
What are some essential components of a corporate contract?
Contracts are usually the foundation of business relationships. Businesses in Louisiana have to make deals with vendors and wholesalers, suppliers and marketing agencies. The days of "handshake deals" are, in general, long gone. Most people who are involved in...
The right approach to employment discrimination cases
There are quite a few laws that protect workers in our country, and in Louisiana. Federal and state laws are in place to help ensure that employees are treated fairly, and that they are not discriminated against on almost any basis. Employers in Louisiana need...
Can contract disputes with employees lead to litigation?
Not all employees in Louisiana work on a contract basis. Some employees work on what is known as an "at-will" basis, which means that either the employee or the employer can end the employment arrangement at any time. However, when employees are hired based on...
What to do if you and your business partner have a dispute
No one likes to argue, but it is a natural part of growth in our lives. When a dispute arises in a business partnership, it can create stress on the wellbeing and livelihood of your organization. Although managing your business can feel all-consuming at times,...
Southwest Airlines and mechanics’ contract dispute continues
Businesses in Louisiana aren't the only ones that have to contend with labor issues. These types of problems can be common throughout the country, especially when labor is organized by unions. No one is denying that workers should be entitled to the rights they...
Getting contracts for builders in writing
Many companies throughout Louisiana deal with the details of contracts on a daily basis. After all, the relationships between businesses can be the crucial foundations of any single company - businesses need supplies, delivery of their products and marketing....
Always put business agreements in writing
It's always best to get it in writing. Whether an agreement happens orally and organically or with legal forms and pen and paper in front of you, it's always best to dot those i's and cross those t's to make certain that the deal is safe and secure. Even what seems...
Contract disputes are just one form of business litigation
The prospect of litigation can be a black cloud hovering over many companies in Louisiana, from large corporations to small businesses. Contract disputes are probably one of the most common legal issues that many companies will face at some point in time. And...
“Tech savvy” can help businesses in Louisiana
We live in a fast-moving and fast-changing world. The links between national economies has had a dramatic impact on the global economy, and so have technological advances. While most businesses do their best to adapt to changing technical applications and...