If you own and operate a business of your own, one thing is certain: You're bound to encounter an occasional disagreement. Your problem could be with a supplier, a customer, a service provider or another business. When business disputes escalate, they can take up a...
Business Litigation & Disputes
How can you protect your business from lawsuits?
Opening a small business is a big step, but the hopes of the company being successful make all the hard work a bit easier. As the business grows, you’ll start to see the fruits of your efforts. The last thing you want at that point is to find out that it’s all at risk...
How to avoid a messy ‘partnership divorce’
The ending of a business partnership is not the same thing as a marriage breaking up. But there are a lot of similarities. In both a real divorce and a business partnership divorce, a close relationship has gone bad. Each party might blame the other for the...
The best ways for an entrepreneur to limit legal risk
When you start your business, the last thing you want is for all of your plans to be derailed by some sort of legal issues in the future. You want to set your business up for success, and that means limiting these risks. There are many ways that you can do this, and...
What can I do if my Florida business tenants won’t pay the rent?
If you rent out commercial premises, you need people to pay on time. Aside from it being your source of income, you will have expenses that you must pay on time, such as the mortgage, bills, staff, repairs and upkeep. Business incomes can fluctuate from month to...
How do I collect business debts?
Getting paid on time is crucial to keeping your business running. Yet, poor payers are one of the most frequent issues small business owners have to deal with. Often people think they can get away with delaying payment because of the personal relationship they have...
Business divorce in the digital age
Partnership disputes are nothing new. In fact, many analysists agree that the majority of partnerships are doomed to fail. Fortunately, many business owners draft strong partnership agreements that provide for dissolution while including restrictive covenants. With...
The benefits of settling business disputes out of court
If you own a business in the Tampa-St. Petersburg, you are at risk of getting involved in a lawsuit. Whether you are sued by a customer, must sue a vendor, or a serious dispute erupts between yourself and your partner, litigation is an everyday fact of life in...
4 common reasons for business partner disputes
You may have entered your business partnership with the intent to do everything in the business as a team, but a disagreement can make it difficult to remain united. What are some common causes of disputes in business partnerships? 1. Financial disputes Managing your...
Depositions: Preparing for Business Litigation Success
A deposition is a discovery tool used by attorneys to compel witnesses and opposing parties to answer questions under oath. Generally, they should be used for three purposes: to gather information, to gain admissions and to test out theories of the case. As a former...