Serious conflicts between business partners can threaten the survival of a company. While disagreements or clashes of ideas are commonplace, some may escalate into a full-blown crisis which may mean the end of a partnership. If you find yourself in such a position, it...
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How employers can prevent workplace discrimination claims
When workplace discrimination claims arise, employers often face an arduous journey forward. It is notoriously hard to defend against employment law claims involving discrimination. The government takes a harsh stance against all forms of occupational discrimination,...
What are alternate dispute resolution methods?
When handling a business dispute, note that not all disputes must progress to litigation. In fact, you could solve yours without ever having to set foot in a court room. First, you must ask yourself some questions. What are the alternative methods you can use if you...
Should you own investment property with an LLC?
Real estate limited liability corporations (LLCs) are like other limited liability corporations in that they act as a separate entity with no connection to the personal finances of the owner. These LLCs are popular with real estate investors in Kentucky and the rest...
How does force majeure affect contracts?
Business litigation isn't particularly uncommon, but there is a new form that is taking the country by storm: Landlords who are suing businesses for not paying rent. Whenever there is a time that businesses are struggling, the fact is that they may struggle to pay...
International disputes bogging down business? Find a resolution
You run a business that works internationally. You have two teams, one in the United States and one in Europe. You work with many third parties and partners in both countries, and it's difficult to keep up with the differences in law.That's why it's a good idea to...
Can you sue over a breach of a confidentiality agreement?
When your employee told you that they were leaving to work for another company, you were surprised. They had great benefits with you, and you felt like they were treated very well. Unfortunately, even after negotiating, you couldn't get them to stay.When they signed...
Minimize business interruptions during a partnership dispute
Going into business with someone means that you share a common vision. As you set up the partnership, you can set the terms that will govern the business relationship. Making sure that these are realistic and that they help you to move toward your goal of a successful...
Breach of fiduciary duty must have three elements present
Some business litigation lawsuits are based on a breach of fiduciary duty. In the most basic of terms, fiduciary duty means that one party has an obligation to handle financial decisions in the best interest of another party. When that duty is breached, the person who...
What’s considered as reasonable protection of your trade secret?
A "trade secret" is any proprietary information that someone possesses that may give them a competitive advantage over others. Anyone who claims rights to a trade secret must be able to clearly define what it is and take reasonable steps to protect it from being made...