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...
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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...
What exactly is a “business divorce”?
"Divorce" is a standard part of family law, pertaining to a couple who wants to end their marriage. Business divorce, on the other hand, is a professional split between two or more co-owners. As with the familial marriage, a business divorce is a legal process where...
Infringement claims require copyright registration
A work of creative authorship traditionally enjoyed copyright protection if it was an original work and it was fixed in a “tangible medium of expression.” However, the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 ruled that Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp v. Wall-Street.com, LLC,...
Actions to take and not take with business litigation
Facing business litigation can be daunting, regardless of whether you are the plaintiff or defendant. Still, how a business handles a dispute and prepares for litigation can factor into the outcome of their case. Below are some do’s and don’ts businesses can employ...
Tips for navigating shareholder disputes
Disputes among business shareholders may be unavoidable. These disagreements happen for various reasons, such as profit distribution, company direction or management decisions. A fair and reasonable solution should be the desired outcome, but it can take a lot of...