Business partnerships are much like a marriage, especially when there are two co-owners. Regardless of how many partners there are, the others should generally try to support the one going through a divorce. Depending upon their marital arrangement and the business's...
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What is civil litigation?
There are many different types of law, but the two main branches are criminal law and civil law. Criminal law involves misdemeanor and felony charges with penalties issued to those convicted. Civil law is different – instead of jail sentences, the plaintiff and...
Most family businesses fail
You have probably heard people say that small businesses are the backbone of America, and it is true that they are a major part of our economy. It’s also true that about 77% of the small businesses have “significant family involvement” when they are formed. In other...
3 ways to handle business litigation involving family members
Maybe you started the business with your spouse and now strongly disagree with them about the future direction that the business should take. Perhaps you inherited the family business to share with your siblings, and now there is a dispute regarding the executive pay...
Outsourcing legal services is good business
Larger companies may have a legal department on staff, but it often makes sense for businesses of all sizes to hire attorneys outside the company. For large companies, outsourcing allows departments to reduce costs or increase flexibility. Smaller companies often have...
Can you initiate fraud litigation with criminal charges pending?
Maybe you turned over your employee's pension fund to an investment professional who promised exceptional returns and seemed to have operational records affirming their claims. Maybe your company contracted with the supplier or service provider who offered interesting...
Mechanics liens protect your company’s interests
Contractors and subcontractors, architects, designers, suppliers and others in the construction industry come across an owner, developer or builder who cannot or will not pay for services rendered. This situation can leave owners of small businesses in a bind and...
Joint ventures sometimes fall apart
There is hopefully a sense of optimism when launching each new joint venture. If all goes as planned, each party will benefit from the collaboration. However, things do not always go well, and the venture can fail due to mistakes and disputes. Seven common issues The...
Breaking up a dysfunctional family business
Your father started the family business decades ago. He ran it for as long as you can remember, and it was very successful. When he passed away, he left that business to you and your siblings. At first, you were excited to run the company together. Things went well...
What business owners need to know about litigation
If your business is involved in some type of litigation, the first thing you need to know is that protecting the company is very important. There may be an incredible amount of money on the line, not to mention things like future earnings or the reputation of your...