Business Disputes

Many states' lawmakers, including those in Texas, have in recent years considered setting up a business-only court system like the Chancery Court in Delaware. Proponents of Texas' newly introduced House Bill 1875 aim to see this plan come into fruition. So, too, does...

Whether your company fixes plaster, consults for business mergers or builds furniture, you expect to get paid for the goods or services that you provide your clients or customers. You wouldn't be able to continue operating a business or paying your expenses if you...

You’re a small business owner, and you only have around a dozen employees. Even so, you are always looking for ways to improve. You identify an employee who needs to be replaced and you tell them that you’re terminating their position. You feel bad, but this is your...

If you own your own company, then you've likely heard of the terminology "unfair competition." Do you know what constitutes this, though? You may find it helpful to know that both state and federal laws afford you the ability to sue fellow business owners who engage...

As a small business owner, one of your top priorities is probably making sure that you protect your business. Most business owners take a hands-on approach to running the company. This enables them to make the decisions they feel are best, but there’s a major concern...

Partners often go into business together because they share a similar vision and know that they can use each other’s strengths to help the company. Things might go well at first, but there will almost certainly come a time when a disagreement comes up. Handling this...

Working with a business partner is an attractive and yet somewhat complex proposition. You need to find someone who can add to the skills you have and make the company more successful. You also need someone who can get along with you and work with you as an equal....

A friendly rivalry with another store or company can actually be good for business -- just ask Coke and Pepsi. However, rivalries can sometimes turn very ugly very fast. When another business uses deceptive or otherwise wrongful practices to deliberately damage your...

When you hire a new employee, you present them with a contract for their review. If they’re okay with the terms and conditions of employment, they’ll sign the contract thus allowing you to move forward with the onboarding process. While all of that sounds easy enough,...

You are an upstanding business owner. You do all you can to pay taxes on time, to make good on your deals with other businesses and to uphold your contracts. You never expected that you’d be a victim in a fraud case, but that’s what happened. A company sent you a bill...