Reputation is everything in the business world, so when your company’s reputation takes a hit, you want to know why. If it turns out that someone has been making defamatory statements about your business, you may be the victim of slander or libel. Slander is spoken...
No responsible business owner wants to engage in litigation – even when they know they’re on the right side and are likely to prevail. Fortunately, with smart strategizing, you can maximize your chances of protecting your rights without having to get involved in a...
Buying or investing in commercial real estate, even in a thriving city like Miami, comes with inherent risks. A bustling area of the city could turn into a ghost town in a matter of a few years. While no one can predict the future with certainty, with thorough...
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. Generally, most contracts are honored. However, there are occasions when contracts may be breached. If a contract breach is litigated, the court has different options in terms of remedies. Here are...
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are legally enforceable contracts that bind parties to confidentiality. They can be resourceful tools for protecting your business trade secrets by preventing the unauthorized sharing of proprietary information. But how effective are...
Discussions of evictions often focus on residential properties. After all, stories about people losing their houses unexpectedly tend to tug at people's heartstrings. However, individuals looking for housing aren't the only people who sign leases. Those starting and...
Leasing commercial space is a significant commitment for any business, and you should not take it lightly. Beyond the long-term financial and legal obligations of a lease, you must also consider how it aligns with your business strategy. Given its importance to your...
Despite taking time to choose a reliable partner and having a clear, binding contract, you and your business partner may find yourselves conflicting from time to time. It's not uncommon for business partners to disagree. Disagreeing with your business partner does not...
If any party you work with, be it your partner, an employee or a supplier, breaches their side of a contract to which you both are parties, your business can be harmed significantly. That's why it's vital to prevent any possibilities of a breach of contract by writing...
Contract disputes can cause a number of operational headaches for a business. Obviously, contract breaches can be expensive and disruptive. A business may not be able to reopen its facilities due to an unfinished remodeling project. It might fall behind on production...
