When a contract is breached, you may feel like you're stuck in a difficult position. On one hand, you can take the other party to arbitration or court, depending on the requirements of the contract. On the other hand, you may still want to keep a positive business...
Baton Rouge Legal Blog
Month: June 2020
Questions to answer before buying a business
Maybe you're looking to buy a business because you've always wanted to work for yourself, or to diversify or expand your current operation. Regardless of the reason, this is a big decision that will impact you personally, financially, and professionally.Here are some...
Recently married? Turn your attention to estate planning
After tying the knot and settling in with your new spouse, it's important to learn about and initiate the estate planning process. While you may have plenty of time to plan in the future, you never know what may happen in the interim.Here are some of the things to...
Consider a spendthrift trust to protect against overspending
You want to leave behind assets for your children, but something that you're concerned about is that your children don't always have the best habits. One may like to gamble a lot. Another one may tend to donate almost all of her money to others, which leaves them in...
Don’t make these mistakes when choosing a business partner
You're starting a business and you realize that you need a partner. You may even have someone in mind. While there are many benefits of forming a partnership, it could end in disaster if you don't take the right steps upfront.Here are some of the many mistakes you...
Time is of the essence in auto manufacturing defect cases
Auto manufacturers invest a lot of time and energy into designing and producing cars that can hold up to the demands placed on them. The goal in manufacturing these vehicles is to ensure that the rate of impact gets distributed over the greatest distance and time...