If you are in the midst of a court case, your legal team is there to guide you and protect your rights. They should do everything in their power to put your interests first. However, lawyers are subject to certain rules and regulations. As a result, the representation...
Business Lawsuits & Disputes
What is a “frivolous claim” and why is one a problem?
Legal cases are judged on their substance. Parties to proceedings generally present their side of the argument by submitting evidence to the court for review. In civil proceedings, the burden of proof is based on a preponderance of evidence. Essentially, this means...
Are you looking for a way out of your 50/50 business partnership?
A business partnership can be a great thing. You and your partner can share the financial risk, team management and overall pressure of running a company. That being said, a business partnership can be a burden if it goes south. If you find yourself in this position,...
So the Lawsuit Didn’t Go Your Way: Can You Appeal?
Lawsuits can cost a lot of time and money, but they are often the only option you have when you want to assert your legal rights. In any legal case, there are no guarantees. You may have lost a recent civil suit and are at your wit's end. Is this the end of the road...
4 tips you can use to help avoid business lawsuits
If your dream of owning your own business recently became a reality, you are probably busy plotting the way forward to success. There are going to be many challenges, but you can stay optimistic about the future. As part of your strategy, you need to actively plan to...
When business partners behave badly
You're a strong-minded and determined entrepreneur. This has resulted in you forming your own company and making it a success. That being said, it isn’t possible for you to take on the entire workload. This is why you’ve enlisted a team of staff and maybe a business...
Is your business a target?
You’ve established your own company after many years of hard work. This is a major achievement that can bring numerous rewards both personally and financially. That being said, you have to be careful. Some people will be envious of your success and your competitors...
4 steps to help resolve commercial construction contract disputes
You have an established reputation in the construction industry, and your priority is keeping this. Generally, projects run smoothly and customers leave satisfied and often even return. Nonetheless, no business experiences smooth sailing 100% of the time, and...
I’ve been accused of breaching a fiduciary duty. What now?
In business, the stakes are sometimes very high. An individual may have invested their life savings into a project, and placed their trust in numerous business partners. If you are placed in such a position of trust, then you owe a fiduciary duty to your clients or...
What do I need to do to contest a will in Florida?
A dispute over a loved one’s estate needs sensitive handling and experienced representation. There can be a lot of personal feelings involved as well as large sums of money. The important thing is to uphold the deceased’s wishes fairly and transparently to allow...