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My Landlord can charge me for WHAT?! Hidden Costs in Your Commercial Lease

This is a good news, bad news kind of story. The good news is that your landlord is committed to improving your shopping center. They...

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Operating Agreements and Why it's Important to Have One

We get lots of calls at Downs Law about Operating Agreements. Generally, it's a partner in a business where everything was going great -...

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Part II - Vendor Contracts - Buyer Beware: Are written contracts necessary, and should I have one?

A contract doesn’t have to be in writing to be enforceable. Many industries, such as construction, routinely rely on verbal agreements....

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Part I - Vendor Contracts - Buyer Beware: Who can make a contract for your company?

Knowing how to avoid accidentally binding yourself to a contract while getting quotes is crucial to operating your business.