What happens when a third party interferes with a contract maintained by other parties? In some cases, the third party may be liable for a business tort called tortious interference with contract. This cause of action exists to protect the sanctity of contractual relations.
What Are the Elements of a Legally Binding Contract?

At some point all business owners have to deal with the process of creating a contract. However, just because you write out a contract doesn't necessarily mean it is legal. There are certain elements that need to be properly expressed in a contract to give it validity.…
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What Are the Different Types of Misdemeanor Offenses in Utah?

Practically every jurisdiction makes a distinction between felony and misdemeanor crimes in criminal law. While felony status is accorded to more serious offenses, misdemeanors denote a relatively lesser offense.…
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HB 195's Effect on CBD Oil Use
Do Verbal Promises Carry Legal Weight?

Back in the day it was not uncommon for important business dealings to be sealed with a handshake. This usually followed a verbal agreement between two parties that was intended as an oral contract. Although the parties to these verbal agreements may have intended well, what happened when one side failed to meet its obligation?…