When individuals or entities fail to fulfill their duties or abuse their authority, businesses can take legal action against them. There are different types of breaches, and determining which type applies to a particular situation can be tricky without the appropriate...
Most people sign contracts believing they’ll bring certainty. After all, a signature is supposed to mean that everyone is on the same page and ready to move forward. So, it can be deeply unsettling when that certainty suddenly vanishes overnight. Being told that a...
Not all your clients pay their debt on time. This situation can be frustrating, especially when you need to maintain cash flow in your business. Understanding when a simple commercial debt turns into a formal legal claim can help you plan your next move. The...
Frequently, commercial real estate litigation begins with a landlord’s concerns. Landlords may initiate legal proceedings to evict a tenant or collect unpaid rent. However, tenants also have protection under the law. They can ask the civil courts to enforce a lease if...
Business torts involve civil misconduct by organizations that affect other parties, including other companies. Business torts may provide the basis for commercial litigation if the affected party can prove their allegations in court. When one company causes provable...
We recently discussed how defamation from a competitor can harm your business. Certain statements could cause significant harm to your reputation, perhaps eroding your customer base and costing you sales. You may even see this as a form of fraud if the other party is...
Business plans do not always work out as hoped. Those who succeed frequently experience many setbacks along the way. It’s often said that those who can change and adapt the quickest are more likely to survive in business than those who can’t. Staying lean and flexible...
Contracts are written agreements between two parties to hold both sides accountable. Businesses often use these as they conduct various transactions. Every contract contains several clauses and terms to ensure that both sides fully understand what they’re responsible...
Contracts are essential legal documents that set the terms of a professional business relationship. There are many different kinds of business contracts, including contracts that determine the goods or services a party is legally obligated to provide to another party....
A bait-and-switch is a type of fraud that often targets consumers, or even other business owners. It is a trick used to make sales, and the purchaser may then realize that they have been deceived after the fact. Often, a bait-and-switch starts with the advertisement...
