November 28, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Issues That Can Lead to Fraud in a Small Business

While many business partnerships do last and thrive, the reality is that a fair amount also fall apart. Sometimes, two partners just decide they cannot run the company well together. Other times, they have different visions of what the future should look like. Still other times, one partner commits fraud or theft, abusing their position within the company. All of these situations can lead to litigation and the dissolution of a partnership contract. Let’s spend a little time looking at More +

August 30, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Here’s What Your Next Business Contract Needs To Do

Never sign a contract that you do not feel 100% comfortable with. It can harm your business for years to come. Signing it is legally binding. In a lot of cases, you can’t back out after the fact. Even with specific escape clauses, which allow you to legally break the contract, certain conditions must be met before you can do it. It’s not always easy. To avoid a serious mistake, here are some of the key things that you should look for: More +

August 14, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Should You Register Your Trademark?

Whether you are a small business owner or you are in charge of a larger corporation, you may have adopted a mark for your company. Marks are designed to alert customers to your brand, and can be a name, symbol or sign that represents your company. Although marks are not required to be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, there are several benefits to doing so. There are also some things you should keep in mind before More +

July 03, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

Protecting Your Business From Unscrupulous Competitors

Capitalism allows individuals an opportunity to develop their own path toward financial freedom, often by following their passions or working in a field where they are particularly skilled. People can work jobs or sell goods or services they provide in order to accumulate capital and potentially start their own business. Being your own boss is a big part of the American dream for many who don’t wish to work for others for their entire lives. However, there must be some More +

April 03, 2019 Dunlap Seeger

When Are Non-Compete Agreements in Contracts Valid?

Both employers and workers in Minnesota have good reason to wonder about the legal validity of non-compete agreements. For those unfamiliar with the term, a non-compete agreement is a clause in an employment contract or sometimes a free-standing separate document that protects employers at the end of an employment relationship. Non-compete agreements help ensure that employees cannot take business secrets, client lists and proprietary information to a competitor. Essentially, a non-compete agreement protects the intellectual property and business practices of employers in the More +

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