Breach of fiduciary duty is a term that is often used in business, but not all business owners are aware of what it means. A fiduciary duty means that one party has an obligation to act in the best interest of another party. If he or she acts in a way that is contrary...


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The basics of noncompete agreements
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you start a new job in Pennsylvania, you will likely sign a lot of paperwork your first day. One document your employer may ask you to sign is a noncompete agreement. The following is a brief overview of noncompete agreements, but as always, this post is for...
Federal judge allows lawsuit against tech giant Google to proceed
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tech giant Google has become a household name in Huntingdon Valley, and “googling” can even be found in the dictionary. One feature many people like about Google is the ability to use “incognito” mode. However, even large companies are not immune to business...
Steps to completely dissolve a company
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many businesses are closing their doors in these unstable and tough economic times. While Pennsylvania residents may want to quickly close the doors of their financially strained business, it is important to make sure all the formalities are completed and dealt with...
Remedies and damages for contract breaches
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contract disputes can be painful to go through and can also be costly. A contract dispute can result in significant costs and harm for the non-breaching party which is why businesses that are dealing with a breach of contract should be familiar with the remedies that...
Protections and remedies for minority shareholders
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Businesses often start up with the help of a group of friends or family chipping in seed money to launch a new enterprise. That initial investment, usually expressed as a percentage in stock, will grow in value along with the business. In a small business, it is...
What makes a non-compete agreement enforceable?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the business world, you need to do everything you can to protect your competitive advantage. While this might mean being creative in your marketing strategies or developing new product lines, it also means being careful with sensitive information such as trade...
What types of damages may be sought in breach of contract claims?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in the Huntingdon Valley area. Unfortunately, sometimes one party does not meet their obligations under the contract, to the detriment of the other party. When this happens, the aggrieved party may want to pursue a...
A primer of fraudulent misrepresentation
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Businesses run on contracts. These agreements set expectations and ensure steady supply chains and smooth transactions. In order for contracts to operate the way they are intended, though, all parties to the agreement have to be open and honest. When one party to a...
Issues that can lead partnership disputes
On Behalf of Law Offices of Stanley B. Cheiken | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are many different businesses in Pennsylvania and they produce many different products and various services. The businesses are certainly run by people, but the business itself is often a separate legal entity. Businesses can be formed as corporations, limited...
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