Business Disputes

Having a couple of competitors can be good for your business. While you have to share the market, you won't find yourself stretched too thin to maintain your standards. You can turn aside difficult customers without causing them any hardship, and you have an example...

When you run a business, you do not work alone. Not only do you have employees, but you might also contract the services of others for particular tasks. The actions of any one of those people could land you in a legal dispute. As the owner or boss of a company, you do...

It’s taken you many years to develop your business idea and get your company off the ground. You’ve done this without all of the resources that major corporations have at their disposal.  However, because of your passion and expertise, you offer a product or service...

Entering a business partnership with a friend, family member, or anyone else may seem like a good idea in the beginning. You both have a passion for what you are doing and seem to be on the same page. While disagreements are likely in any partnership, being able to...

Breaking up is hard to do in business and personal relationships. In marriages, pre-nuptials can ease the process. In business, it comes down to your partnership agreement. People forget that all business partnerships end eventually. Some fall apart within weeks,...

Your company's logo helps consumers find your storefront or your products online. You have developed a loyal customer base because you offer quality products. Unfortunately, one company succeeding can bring bad players out of the woodwork. Some business owners...

Let’s be honest: You’re wondering if your business would be better off if you were running it on your own. You think that maybe it’s time to cut ties with your business partner. It hasn’t always been this way. When you started the company, the two of you worked well...

You just brought a new employee on board at your Texas company. This person seems to have it all – a fabulous resume, strong references and a track record of successes and accomplishments. In addition, he performed well during multiple interviews with you and others....

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....