Businesses in Louisiana must understand contracts not just to provide the goods and services that are part of their area of expertise, but as a method to protect themselves from legal issues and allegations. Having a grasp of the basics regarding contracts is one of...
Contract Disputes
Understanding variances of offer and acceptance
When people go into business with one another in Louisiana, having a contract is a safe way to ensure that both sides are treated fairly and get what they intended from the relationship. There can, however, be confusion as to exactly what constitutes a contract,...
Breach of contract alleged against Louisiana attorney general
Contract disputes are often viewed as being part of private business. However, these can arise in any kind of business, public or private. One such circumstance is when there is a contract dispute when governmental employees believe they should be granted a contract...
Understanding specific performance after breach of contract
Breach of contract is a serious issue in Louisiana business and companies that are dealing with it should be aware of the various remedies they have at their disposal to settle the matter. In some instances, a financial payout is enough to end it and have the parties...
Understanding breach of contract in Louisiana
Business contracts are the foundation of how things get done between one company and another or a company and an individual in Louisiana. It is unfortunate that not all contracts will go as planned and a contract dispute can arise. When there are issues between those...
What is a material breach in a contract dispute?
Businesses in Louisiana enter into contracts in good faith - they don't expect a breach of the terms of the contract by either side. However, many contracts will include sections that address how potential issues of breach will be addressed, with many including...
The basics of business contracts
Businesses of all shapes and sizes will likely become party to a variety of contracts during the course of operation. Contracts are just part of business, including contracts with vendors, employment contracts and real estate contracts. So, companies in Louisiana...
What is a contract and what makes it enforceable?
Every day, businesses in Louisiana and elsewhere enter into agreements. To make these agreements legally enforceable, a contract is drafted and signed by the parties involved. Typically, the purpose of the agreement is memorialized through the terms of the contract;...
Emmy Rossum in contract dispute with Showtime regarding pay
Employees in Baton Rouge and other cities across the nation enter contracts with their employers. While employment contracts help designate certain terms such as the job description, salary and length of the contract, some contract terms are not always unambiguous....
The components of a contract and how disputes arise
Business of all sizes in Louisiana and elsewhere enter contracts in the normal course of business. Whether these are simple contracts, employment contracts, vendor agreements or major sale contracts, a business contract can have many layers to it, making it important...