You’ve obtained a judgment against someone who owes you money. Now, how can you collect? Collection in General When someone owes you money and will not pay voluntarily, you (the creditor) can seek a judgment against that person (the debtor) in court. A judgment gives...
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Post-Judgment Debt Collection
You've obtained a judgment against someone who owes you money. Now, how can you collect?Collection in GeneralWhen someone owes you money and will not pay voluntarily, you (the creditor) can seek a judgment against that person (the debtor) in court. A judgment gives...
Executive employment claims: Understanding termination without cause
When it's time to terminate an employee, even an executive, an employer often has a reason. Whether the reason is poor performance or a specific incident of misconduct, there is often a cause for the dismissal. Still, there are other situations where an executive's...
5 key legal issues surrounding e-commerce
E-commerce remains a strong segment of the U.S. economy. Online enterprises are attractive to entrepreneurs for several reasons. Without the need for a brick-and-mortar store, they’re a more accessible form of startup. You don’t even have to build a website, product...
We’re what? How inadvertent partnerships are formed
You agree to do a business deal with a colleague and split the profits at the end. When your colleague’s conduct causes a third party to sue, you get sued, too. In reading the lawsuit filed against you both, it states you are partners and you are liable for your...
Things every restaurant owner should do in a lease agreement
Starting a new restaurant or bar is one of the most complex, challenging career paths you could choose. Even if you are a master of the culinary arts or handcrafted cocktails, great at employee relations, customer service, and marketing, you can still destroy your...
Five FAQs about the Uniform Commercial Code
There were a lot of things to think about when it was time to start your business, but the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) may not have been one of them. Buying equipment or selling your products seems like it should be fairly simple, but there are a lot of places where...
Timber trespass: potential liability for 3x damages
Individuals and businesses can find themselves involved in a timber trespass claim in Oregon or Washington. Timber trespass arises when someone cuts trees or shrubs belonging to someone else. Sometimes timber trespass results from actual theft of commercial timber or...
What Makes a Contract Binding?
Contracts are behind most business and commercial relationships. Without contracts, entering into any business relationship would be risky. A contract lays out the rights and responsibilities of each party involved and offers legal protection as well.Contracts take...
Disclosures in real estate transactions: What you need to know.
Individuals who are selling a home often have questions about disclosure requirements. What information is a seller required to disclose when putting a house up for sale?Different states have different disclosure requirements. In fact, many cities and counties have...