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Starting a business can be exciting and unpredictable. There are new people to meet, money to make and markets to revolutionise. However, one thing every startup wants to avoid are expensive and time consuming legal battles. Litigation can be completely unnecessary and totally avoidable. Listed below are the key legal weapons you can use to defend your business in a …
When should you hire a lawyer? Hiring a lawyer is not an extravagant expense but a cost saving one. What you should do before hiring your lawyer: Know your needs Would you prefer to go to court or stay courteous? Trust your lawyer Do they take the time to teach you about the legal context of your business? Do they …
What you don’t want to pay for is any routine work, but you are willing to pay for experience. Thus, you shouldn’t use a breach of contract template. Putting a legal template in the hands of a non-lawyer is somewhat akin to giving a ball to someone who never has had any training. He will know how to shoot in …
Negotiation is a part of everyday life, but negotiation is even more important in case of conflict. Dispute brings up concerns about the cost of litigation, loss of reputation and loss of time and energy. In case of a dispute, negotiating might allow you to avoid these costs or, at the very least, mitigate them. What do you need to …
There are many different aspects of a Shareholders’ Agreement. This is to explain what Tag Along and Drag Along rights are. What are Tag Along and Drag Along Rights? A tag along provision also called ‘co-sale right’ is a clause that allows minor shareholders to ‘tag along’ with a larger shareholder or group of shareholders if they find a buyer …
Disputes are a part of a business adventure. It is time consuming, irritating and it costs money. But, this conflict can be handled smoothly if you know the steps to follow. According the CEDR Mediation audit – 10,000 commercial mediations were performed in 2016, an increase of 5%. Here is a step by step guide for a peaceful resolution of …
According the CEDR Mediation audit – 10,000 commercial mediations were performed in 2016, an increase of 5%. There is trend to solve disputes as smoothly as possible. Business disputes raise concerns about the cost of litigation, loss of reputation and loss of time and energy. Here are some tips to help you solve business disputes. Choose your legal proceedings The …
A shareholders agreement is a legally binding contract between the shareholders of a company. A shareholders agreement determines the shareholders’ rights, responsibilities, privileges and protections. It can be used to protect investments, it creates a secure relationship among shareholders and maps out the running of a company. With a shareholders agreement there is clarity and certainty as to what can …
Meet Mikael Metthey, the Co-Founder and CEO of Careviz. Careviz is a mobile platform dedicated to cancer patients and their families. The company hopes to utilize technology to improve the journeys of cancer patients. What does your company do? Mikael: We regroup products and services needed by cancer patients and their families. What inspired you to start Careviz? Mikael: Challenging …
Meet Elliot Robinson, the Founder and CEO of PolicyMogul. PolicyMogul is a technology startup preparing to launch within the next few weeks. The company hopes to transform parliamentary democracy through the use of software and technology. What does your company do? Elliot: PolicyMogul is creating software to help public affairs professionals to have greater impact through collaboration. We also help …
