Seeking legal advice at the right time can prevent disputes from escalating, minimize financial losses, and protect business interests. We’ll outline the key situations when business owners in Kansas or Missouri should seek legal counsel and the benefits of doing so.
When contemplating the purchase of a business in Kansas, we understand that the process can be both exciting and overwhelming. At Hyland Law Firm LLC, located in Kansas City, Kansas, we have experience in business law to guide you through every step of this significant decision.
Contracts form the backbone of modern business operations, providing clarity and mutual understanding between parties. While they serve as critical tools for safeguarding interests and defining obligations, working through their details requires a thorough understanding of legal principles and potential pitfalls.
At Hyland Law Firm LLC in Overland Park, Attorney Charles Hyland often helps clients understand the nuances of noncompete agreements. These agreements are common in many industries and are used to protect businesses from losing employees to competitors.
Protecting intellectual property (IP) is more critical than ever. As businesses innovate and create unique products, services, and branding strategies, understanding and safeguarding these innovations becomes vital for maintaining a competitive edge.
Most contracts have terms near the end of the contract that is glossed over or mainly ignored by parties that sign them. One common provision sometimes called a merger clause, typically says something like: “This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties superseding any prior oral or written statements of the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.”
Under the Kansas Uniform Partnership Act, codified at K.S.A. § 56a-101 through 56a-1305, ("KUPA"), it governs the creation, operation and dissolution of Kansas general partnerships. A general partnership is a corporate entity that is created when there is an association of two or more individuals that carry on as co-owners of a business for a profit, despite whether they intended to do so or not.
Many car accidents occur each year in Kansas due to drunk or impaired drivers. The problem is not just a local one, however. Unfortunately, impaired driving accidents are a growing national problem.
This year, motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson celebrated its 110th anniversary. No doubt in part due to the success of Harley-Davidson, motorcycle riding has greatly increased in popularity over the last decade. With more and more motorcyclists hitting the road, the number of motorcycle related accidents has also increased. In fact, in 2011, there were 4,612 motorcycle accident related fatalities in the United States. Also in 2011, approximately 81,000 motorcyclists nation-wide were injured in accidents.
As an experienced family law attorney in both Missouri and Kansas, I have seen numerous cases arise where a child is not born out of a marriage, the relationship between the unmarried parents ultimately ends, and the father is then prohibited by the unwed mother from seeing his children.
