In business, a minority shareholder holds less than half of a company's shares. This person usually has limited control compared to majority shareholders who own more than half. Still, there are ways a minority shareholder can gain significant influence. Understand...
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6 common mistakes in business succession planning
A successful succession plan is a safety net and a blueprint for continued prosperity. Yet, the complexity of human dynamics and the unpredictability of the future make it challenging to navigate. Without it, a company's profitability, vision and legacy can falter....
8 reasons for commercial real estate litigation
Nearly any real estate transaction has the potential to be complicated, but this is particularly true in commercial real estate, where millions of dollars are on the line. The plaintiffs can be owners, corporations, tenants, contractors, developers, or neighbors. The...
Merger negotiations should employ non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements have become increasingly unpopular in recent years, particularly in relation to employment law. Still, they are an essential part of negotiations when one company buys another or merges. No mergers and acquisition (M&A) deal closes...
Condo associations have options for collecting overdue common charges
Common charges pay for the upkeep, repairs, services, and amenities, so those dues are essential to the building's overall health. Nevertheless, condo owners sometimes fail to pay their common charges, perhaps due to a lack of funds, different priorities, a...
Property owners or developers may need variances or exceptions
Most municipalities have some level of zoning and land use laws. These were created to foster organized growth in a community, ensuring that warehouses with truck traffic are located in the middle of a bedroom community. Grouping similar types of buildings in a...
What are the benefits of a fixed-rate building contract?
Builders use different kinds of contracts. For example, some contracts will charge by the hour, while others quote a price in advance. The latter format is called a fixed-price contract. These agreements are quite common, but signers should assess the pros and cons...
Force majeure: an old idea for present-day issues
The pandemic has upended practically every part of the economy. For example, there are supply chain woes, staff turnover, shutdowns, business closings, business re-openings, economic downturns, and inflation. One or a combination of these factors makes it impossible...
The Fair Housing Act protects buyers and renters
The FHA is a federal law that protects buyers and renters from a wide range of discrimination. This law applies to a majority of houses, apartments and other forms of housing, but there are exceptions, including some owner-occupied buildings, religious organizations...
Tread carefully when employees have medical issues
It is common for employees to miss work because they are ill or injured. Usually, this involves some sick days or a workers' comp claim. However, there are also long-term health issues that make it more challenging to work. It can involve a standard shift or an...