Regulations at the local, state, and federal levels cover a vast span of industries, sectors, materials, and situations. Some regulations, such as Child Labor Laws, Minimum Wage, Pollution, and Food Safety, may feel familiar. Regulations in Business Yet, regulations...
There is a lot of “buzz” in the media about always renegotiating and striving for better terms in new or existing agreements. However, negotiating agreements takes energy, knowledge, and time in a business. Knowing when it is worth it to negotiate can ensure that...
In the corporate world, the person in charge of negotiations is often, by default, a department leader, the person in charge of the project, the CEO, or the business owner. Yet, there is no guarantee that they are most skilled in negotiation. Have you ever gone to buy...
The Harvard Law School Program On Negotiation describes a negotiation as a process of finding your counterparts’ interests and reconciling them with your own to achieve a specific outcome. Negotiated agreements happen through back-and-forth communication to reach a...
In the course of your career, you are likely to perform many duties that were not explicit in the job description at the time of hire. If you are an entrepreneur, you are probably quite familiar with the concept of wearing many hats in your business. Negotiations...
Understanding legal documents is essential for both individuals and businesses. One of the most common questions is simple but important: what is a legal agreement? Whether you are entering a business deal, hiring services, or planning your estate, knowing how...
Even with proper estate planning, disagreements can occur. In these cases, follow these best practices: Hire a mediator This neutral third party can help family members productively work through differences and typically costs less than a legal battle. Liquidate all...
Inheritance disputes can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally taxing on the surviving family. Fortunately, proper estate planning can help reduce and even prevent disputes from happening. How to avoid inheritance disputes Talk openly and honestly with family...
Several factors can lead to inheritance disputes, including: When there’s an inequality in the will An inheritance dispute can occur if a family member wasn’t included in the will or felt another member was favored over the others. This often happens among siblings if...
An inheritance dispute occurs when the beneficiaries of a will disagree about how the person’s estate should be divided. How long does an heir have to claim their inheritance? The executor or trustee of the estate is responsible for informing beneficiaries of their...
