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Stock Market Chart with Handcuffs Symbolizing Illegal Insider Trading
Financial Crime Securities Law
White Collar Crime

What is insider trading?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Insider trading is the illegal buying or selling of securities based on material, nonpublic information before it’s released to the public. U.S. regulators like the SEC can pursue civil penalties, disgorgement, and even criminal charges for willful violations. This article explains what counts as insider trading, common examples, and key legal consequences. Insider trading happens […]
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Fraud Securities and Investment Law

What is securities fraud?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Securities fraud is a financial crime where someone uses deception or market manipulation to induce investors to buy, sell, or hold securities. It often includes false statements, insider trading, pump-and-dump schemes, or accounting fraud and can trigger SEC action and private lawsuits. This article explains what securities fraud is, how to spot red flags, and […]
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Non-solicitation Agreement Contract Signing
Business Contracts Contracts
Employment Law

What is a non-solicitation agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A non-solicitation agreement is a contract clause that restricts an employee or business partner from soliciting an employer’s customers, clients, or employees for a set period after the relationship ends—often 6–24 months. It’s used to protect business relationships and workforce stability, but enforceability depends on reasonable scope, duration, and state law. This article explains what […]
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Contract Law Contracts

What is a licensing agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A licensing agreement is a legally binding contract where one party (the licensor) grants another (the licensee) permission to use intellectual property—such as a trademark, patent, copyright, or trade secret—under defined terms. It typically sets the scope of use, territory, duration, quality controls, royalties or fees, and ownership protections. This article explains how licensing agreements […]
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Franchise Agreement Contract with Pen
Business Contracts Business Law
Contract Law

What is a franchise agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A franchise agreement is a legally binding contract where a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate under its brand and system in exchange for fees and ongoing compliance. It typically defines the relationship’s core terms—such as territory, royalties, training, marketing requirements, and quality standards—over a set term. This article explains what a franchise […]
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Business Agreements Business Formation
Business Law

What is a joint venture?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties form a separate entity or contractual partnership to pursue a specific project and share profits, losses, and control. It’s commonly used to combine capital, expertise, or market access while limiting the collaboration to a defined scope and timeframe. This article explains how joint […]
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Business Partners Signing Buyout Agreement Document
Business Contracts Business Law
Contracts

What is a buyout agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A buyout agreement is a legally binding contract that sets the price and process for one owner’s shares to be purchased when they leave a business, often using a preset valuation method or formula. It helps prevent disputes and protect continuity after events like death, disability, retirement, divorce, or a voluntary exit. This article explains […]
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Business Compliance Business Law
Due Diligence

What is due diligence?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Due diligence is the structured investigation a buyer, investor, or lender conducts to confirm key facts, assess risks, and verify compliance before closing a transaction. It typically reviews finances, contracts, operations, and legal exposure to prevent surprises and strengthen negotiation leverage. This article explains what due diligence means, when it’s required, common types and checklists, […]
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Businesspeople Reviewing Shareholder Agreement Document
Business Agreements Business Law
Contracts

What is a shareholder agreement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A shareholder agreement is a private contract among a company’s shareholders (and often the company) that sets the rules for ownership, voting, and share transfers. It complements the company’s articles/bylaws by clarifying rights, obligations, and what happens during disputes or major events like funding rounds or exits. This article explains what a shareholder agreement includes, […]
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Corporate Veil Piercing Concept Illustration
Business & Corporate Law Corporate Governance
Corporate Law

What is piercing the corporate veil?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Piercing the corporate veil is when a court holds a company’s owners or shareholders personally liable for the company’s debts or misconduct, despite the usual liability shield. It’s typically considered in cases involving fraud, undercapitalization, commingling of funds, or failure to follow corporate formalities. This article explains what the doctrine means, the common legal factors […]
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