Sooner or later in your career as a landlord, you'll face a problem tenant that stops paying. It's frustrating to go through the formal eviction process, especially because it can takes weeks or even months to complete -- which is a lot of time to go without more...
A "hoarder" may make great television drama but having to deal with one in real life definitely isn't great for a landlord. While it's important to remember that someone who hoards is suffering from a mental disorder and deserving of compassion, there are still...
How easy would it be for one disgruntled former employee to destroy your reputation? Ten or 20 years ago, an angry ex-employee's outburst on the local scene might create a momentary stir, but little more. Only someone with real influence could do any significant...
It has taken seven long years, but the victims of a precious metals Ponzi scheme may finally be able to recover some of their lost investments now that the court has entered a $17.4 million judgment against the investment company's founder for breaching his fiduciary...
Litigation is an almost inevitable by-product of a successful business -- but that doesn't mean that you don't want to take every step you can to avoid it. One of the best ways to prevent litigation in the future is by thinking about it now, especially when you are...
Your commercial lease is critically important to the survival of your new small business. There are several provisions in your commercial lease that you need to review carefully before you sign it: -- What are the non-monetary grounds for eviction? Not paying your...
The easiest way to keep your construction company out of litigation is to make it a safe place for your employees to work while meeting your customers' expectations for excellence. That's not always easy to do, especially when it comes to trying to keep a drug-free...
When does a non-compete agreement protect an employer's legitimate business interests and when does it unnecessarily limit someone's ability to make a living? In general, it's estimated that one-fifth of the United States' workforce is under a non-compete agreement....
Whether your business is struggling financially or you've decided it just isn't what you love to do anymore, if you're closing down, there are some things you need to know. Hanging a closed sign on the store isn't going to cut it — there are contracts with...
When you're starting a business, funds are tight. You run the numbers, and there's just never enough to go around. So many small businesses see business lawyers as a luxury or as an emergency flotation device; you'll only need one when things get dicey. However,...
