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The business consequences of a breach of warranty

Posted on March 30th, 2010 No Comments

When businesses make purchases, some of their purchases come with warranties. These warranties act as guarantees that certain qualities of an asset and sometimes provide repairs if a product or service fails.

A breach of warranty occurs if the seller does not fulfill its end of the warranty obligation. For instance, if a company purchases a vehicle and the vehicle does not work as it should, then the company may be able to execute the warranty. If the seller refuses to honor the warranty, they may have committed a breach of warranty.

If your business has a breach of warranty case, contact the Des Moines business lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

What is a Form S-1?

Posted on March 23rd, 2010 No Comments

A Form S-1 is a form used by public companies often prior to their initial public offering. The form allows companies to register their securities with the SEC.

The form not only contains information about the securities offered but also details the companies’ legal contingencies as they relate to the securities. Many companies not only consult accountants but also attorneys when they prepare a Form S-1.

If your company has questions about preparing a Form S-1, contact the Iowa business lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

The Iowa business implications of confidentiality agreements

Posted on March 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Confidentiality agreements, which are also known as non-disclosure agreements, are agreements between at least two parties. These agreements ensure that certain material or information is not shared with outside parties.

Confidentiality agreements are often made to protect proprietary information or trade secrets. They can be made between employers and employees and between businesses that may want to protect some information involved in a transaction.

If your business has questions about its confidentiality agreements, contact the Des Moines business lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

Customers out thousands of dollars after wind power business fails

Posted on March 17th, 2010 No Comments

A Shenandoah-based wind power firm permanently closed Monday with no plans to refund money to its customers.

The business’ owners were denied a loan from the city when they opened the wind power company in 2009 after a background investigation showed they filed for bankruptcy in Branson, MO in 2005, owing more than $800,000 for other businesses. One of the owners blamed the company’s failure on malfunctioning parts produced in a Chinese factory. Former workers report that most of the employees lacked training in wind generators and electrical work and instead learned skills from other workers.

If your business runs into legal troubles, contact the Des Moines business attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

What is the meaning of the word escrow?

Posted on March 9th, 2010 No Comments

Real estate agents and lawyers often use language that only they can understand. Part of this language is the shorthand word escrow.

Escrow is a descriptive term for an account that is created to retain or reserve certain funds and expenses. These funds and expenses often include property taxes, home insurance, and closing costs.

If you have any questions about escrow accounts, contact the Iowa real estate transactions lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

How to structure a business construction contract

Posted on March 9th, 2010 No Comments

Almost all businesses hire construction firms at some point. These construction firms often build new office buildings or make renovations to existing ones.

To control the costs, many businesses are advised to structure their contracts with certain provisions. These provisions could include gross maximums, fee limits, and overrun cost limits. Deciding which provisions are best often depends on the type of construction project. 

If your business has questions about its construction contracts, contact the Des Moines construction contract lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600. 

Who you should you contact if you have problems with your employee contract?

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 No Comments

An employee contract contains many legal agreements and provisions that govern the employee-employer relationship. When employees feel like their employers have not fulfilled the obligations of the contract, they are often unsure how to proceed.

In some cases, they will contract the company's internal legal counsel for advice. However, this strategy can backfire because the internal counsel is often responsible for protecting the company's legal interests. As an alternative, employees should contact outside counsel, who will serve the employee's best interests. 

If you or anyone you know has questions about their employee contract, contact the Iowa business attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600. 

What is a best efforts clause?

Posted on March 2nd, 2010 No Comments

In business contracts, clients often want their hired firms to treat them like a top priority. This generally means employing the necessary resources for a job.

Ensuring that hired firms will treat clients as top priorities, however, is legally difficult. That being said, clients can insert a best efforts clause in their business contracts to guarantee that no matter what happens the hired firm will employ the necessary resources for a project. 

While it is often difficult to bring a case to court based solely on the best efforts clause, it can still act as an extra layer of legal protection in a business contract. 

If your business has questions about its business contracts, contact the Iowa business attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600. 

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