Adam Keilen Generally, an injunction is a court order requiring a person to do something or stop doing something. A "temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction" is a "temporary injunction",…
Adam Keilen Generally, a contract is a promise, and a basic principle of contract law states that “promises ought to be kept.” For example, Al executes a contract with Bill,…
Adam Keilen Generally, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is a presumption that parties to a contract will handle the contract’s affairs in a manner that is…
Adam Keilen Yes. Corporations can sue for business defamation. Each state has different laws regarding defamation; business defamation is a common law action based on false spoken or written statements…
Adam Keilen Why would I contest a Will or a Trust? If your loved one’s Will or Trust is not what he or she really intended, there are corrective actions…
Adam Keilen Why does Consideration matter? A valid contract must have consideration, or a valid substitute. If a contract lacks consideration, the court might not uphold the agreement. What is…
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform, resulting in legal consequences for the breaching party. Oftentimes, we hear the words, “material breach.” A material breach is…
Adam Keilen What should I be doing if I already have one? Limited liability companies (LLC’s) offer LLC owners personal protection from business debts, lawsuits, and other liabilities, just like…
Adam Keilen A contract of adhesion is a standard form drafted by one party, usually a party with stronger bargaining power, and signed by the other party, usually a party…
Adam Keilen Startling Facts. Family run businesses make up a significant portion of the US Economy. Yet, merely 12% of family run businesses survive into the third generation. Thus, 88%…