Business Law

Contracts are an important element of running a successful business. Some people go so far as to say that contracts are the lifeblood of modern businesses. Without formal agreements, companies might struggle to acquire the staffing that they require, the facilities...

No company lasts forever. If you're a business owner in Indiana, here are some tips to help you maximize your sale price when the time comes for you to move on. Organize your documents Make sure your financial documents are current and that all accounts reconcile. You...

Creating a limited liability company in Indiana comes with several benefits, such as being able to protect your personal assets from business debts and liabilities. With an LLC, you can also elect to have your business taxed as a corporation. However, one of the key...

A business with a partner or partners is similar to a marriage—except you don’t have to share a bedroom. There are numerous advantages to negotiating a business prenuptial agreement in advance rather than when you have no choice but to do so after you split ways. Doing so ahead of time will save you time, money, and resentment against any…

We are sometimes hired to draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), which are contracts establishing a confidential relationship in which the parties agree that sensitive information obtained during the course of the business relationship should not be disclosed to any third parties.  Simply said, NDAs allow parties to communicate information while reducing the danger of it being misused as a result of…

Communication and exchange of ideas and goals between majority shareholders (typically the founders) and minority shareholders (often the silent investors) are ideal at the start of any new enterprise. Personal conflicts – or rather, business disagreements – frequently develop during a corporation’s existence and activity, and relationships deteriorate. Majority shareholders, for example, may refuse access to financial or other business…