Business Law

If you are a business owner in North Dakota seeking to recover unpaid invoices, it is essential to understand the legal framework around charging interest on overdue payments. The North Dakota Century Code governs this area, specifying the requirements and limitations...

Many businesses in North Dakota execute a variety of different contracts. From employment contracts that clarify how they will compensate and discipline employees to contracts with service providers that help them outsource certain work responsibilities, those...

Business owners and executives frequently put a lot of effort into the terms of their contracts so that they limit their own liability while locking in certain elements that are necessary for predictable business operations. For example, employment contracts help...

Knowing how to handle clients who don’t pay can be one of the trickiest parts of running your own business. You’ve probably heard every excuse under the sun for why payment is running late or they might tell you that they simply aren’t going to pay you.  Without a...

Homeownership is a common goal, but it is one that many people need help to achieve. Many properties in North Dakota belong to more than one person. It is common for spouses and romantic partners to purchase property together. Sometimes siblings or even cousins...

Business disputes are going to happen. Maybe you’ll get in a dispute with your business partner. Perhaps you are a contractor who hires subcontractors, and disputes could arise with one of them. You could also have a dispute with a different business owner, perhaps...

Misunderstandings and problems can occur whenever two people deal with each other. It is as true for business as it is for personal relationships. While relatively few couples put things into writing at the start of their relationship, you definitely need to do so for...

Like a family, many business partners find success by putting all of their emotions and dreams into the partnership. It is only to be expected from driven, entrepreneurial people. But those emotions can run too high when there is a dispute between partners. In an...

Any form of legal dispute can have the potential to halt the progress of your business. This is especially the case when a conflict involves your business partner. The source of the problem can come from various angles, and so too can the solutions. Often, the matter...

Contracts allow two parties planning to do business to spell out their obligations. The terms and conditions in these agreements are what contracted parties have agreed to resolve their differences should a dispute arise. As a business owner, you should always try to...