When you enter into a business partnership, you're likely focused on the potential for growth and success. However, it is also important to consider how you will handle disputes among the company's leaders. How can an attorney help you prepare for disputes and resolve...
MOST FIRMS SAY THEY TRY CASES. WE REALLY DO
Business Litigation
3 concerns for employers to consider during employment litigation
The professionals that an organization hires may end up taking legal action against that company at some point. Workers may allege discrimination, violations of pay regulations and other forms of misconduct in the lawsuits they initiate. Employers could be at risk of...
3 signs that specific performance isn’t a viable solution for breaches
It is quite common for businesses and independent contractors to fail to uphold their contractual obligations to others. Contract litigation is often the first and most effective solution available in a contract breach scenario. The plaintiff can request a number of...
How to handle business defamation: Protecting your business
Businesses count on their reputation to draw customers in and keep those customers loyal. Unfortunately, there are times when people or other businesses make false statement against a company. Those false statements may be defamation, which is different than a review...
Is litigation the solution for a non-performing partner?
Business partners share a lot of risks and (usually) a huge amount of operational responsibility. During the early stages of a startup, partners may be the main players at an organization. In fact, they may be the only employees. Partners typically commit to specific...
Shareholder Disputes In The Family Business Arena
In the realm of family businesses, the term 'shareholder' refers to an individual or entity owning at least one share of the company's stock, thus, a fraction of the company itself. These shareholders can range from external investors to family members who have been...
Understanding anticipatory breaches
An anticipatory breach, also known as anticipatory repudiation, occurs when one party to a contract indicates that they will not fulfill their contractual obligations. It can happen through an explicit declaration of intending not to perform or actions that render...
Businesses must use caution when facing online criticism
Online reviews are a fact of life for any business-to-consumer company. Whether it is brick-and-mortar retailers, digital entities, restaurants, or landlords, businesses are at risk of encoutering unhappy customers complaining online. B2C companies should handle these...
6 signs of a disgruntled employee
Managing personnel is among business owners and managers' most complicated and nuanced challenges. Tensions can even get more heightened if the company is naturally a stressful profession with high stakes or extensive customer contact. It can also be a matter where...
Did a partner breach your partnership agreement?
New business partnerships are a lot like a new marriage. They start with the best intentions, dreams with long-term goals, and a serious commitment to each other. While couples should have these conversations before tying the knot, business partners need to draft a...