Business Disputes

You cannot just ignore it when an employee, supplier or service provider violates a contract with your company. Ignoring contractual failures can set a dangerous precedent and also leave your company to absorb losses caused by someone else's behavior. You need to act...

It’s never pleasant to fire someone, but every manager gets put into that position sooner or later. Unfortunately, an angry, embittered ex-employee can do a lot of damage to your company and your brand's  reputation on their way out the door, if they’re so inclined....

Most people refer to Air Force One as the plane in which the U.S. president travels -- basically a flying White House that can hold 70 passengers. The president’s plane has an office, conference room and even a gym. More importantly, it has secure communications...

Whether you run a restaurant, a retail shop or a manufacturing facility, reliable suppliers are key to daily operations. Your company needs to know that it has critical resources available to turnout products, keep manufacturing staff productive or bring customers...

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...