What is a contract? A contract is a promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law recognizes as a duty. In other words, a contract is a promise that is enforceable by law. What are the requirements for proving the existence […]

I picked up an invaluable saying at a recent memorial service. A speaker at the service told us that the deceased used to say “Doing Does It.” One of his favorite sayings. Of course it does! Actions speaks louder than words. A job begun is a job half done. The first yard is the longest […]

This is a question we hear from business owners who have been approached about the possibility of selling their business. Prospective sellers are always concerned about selling at a satisfactory price and on satisfactory terms and conditions. With our experience representing sellers of businesses for well over three decades, we certainly can help facilitate and […]

I was fretting the other day because our marketing help was referring to “The Calkins Law Firm, Ltd.” As “Calkins Law Firm, Ltd.” And was referring to the speaker series that we co sponsor, the “Center For Free Enterprise, Ltd.” as “Center For Free Enterprise.” Does it really matter whether my marketing help refers to […]