Contracts exist to affirm the terms of business agreements and make them more readily enforceable. Business leaders execute contracts with investors and landlords. They sign agreements with vendors, service providers, and employees. Most contracts focus on what each...

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Year: 2025
What happens to frozen eggs during divorce?
When divorce involves assisted reproductive materials such as frozen eggs or embryos, the emotional and legal questions can become especially complicated. Couples who once agreed on fertility preservation may now face conflicting opinions about how those reproductive...
3 things that can delay the probate process
The legal process of distributing a deceased’s assets can become a source of stress for grieving families. Ideally, probate is a smooth, time-bound process that honors the deceased’s last wishes. However, various factors can cause delays that prolong the emotional...
How a prenuptial agreement can protect the family farm
Many family farms in this part of the country go back generations. If you have part ownership of your family’s farm or will be inheriting all or part of it eventually, addressing it in a prenuptial agreement before you get married can protect it and keep it in the...
3 mistakes to avoid during a child custody battle
You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse fighting for child custody can be challenging since custody battles are known for being emotional. Besides, you may need to go through complicated processes. And mistakes can worsen your experience. It's critical to be intentional...
Allegations of unlawful AI use can lead to serious criminal charges
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more commonly used as a means to grapple with any number of tasks at work and in people’s “everyday lives,” allegations of unlawful AI use are increasingly leading to serious criminal charges across the country. ...
What are trusts, and how do they benefit estate planning?
One of the central duties of an estate plan is providing instructions about who is going to get your assets when you die. Some people handle this through their will, but that’s not the only option that you have. When you use your will to distribute assets, your...
The main types of contract breaches in business law
Contracts are the foundation of most business relationships. When one party fails to follow through on its promises, it can lead to a breach of contract. Understanding the different types of breaches can help you take the right steps to protect your business. Below...
Parallel parenting: Agreeing to disagree
If you are going through a divorce with a partner you share children with, then working out how you will parent going forward is crucial. Most articles you read will tell you that you need to put your differences to one side and work together to raise the children....
3 ways freezing eggs can affect your estate plan
The increasing popularity of egg-freezing technology has introduced unexpected challenges to traditional estate planning. As more workplaces offer this benefit and reproductive options expand, families face inheritance questions that previous generations never...