Disagreements between company shareholders sometimes break out. Such conflicts can be a detriment to the business unless there is a way to resolve them. Sometimes one or more shareholders decide to remove a disruptive shareholder with the help of the shareholders’...
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Sex-based harassment and business litigation
If sexual harassment allegations surface, it is vital to carefully address this difficult issue as a business owner. If accusations lead to litigation, the outcome of a suit could have a damaging impact on your firm. Aside from financial penalties, the case could...
How can I manage business litigation costs?
Keeping the cost of litigation from spiraling out of control can be incredibly difficult for a business. The industry has seen an increase in associated expenses in recent years. The best defense to high spending is to try to avoid going to court. But if that is not...
What are alternative fee arrangements?
Hiring an attorney can be expensive, but there is no substitute for the legal knowledge and assistance they offer. To make it easier for you to afford services, many attorneys will offer alternative fee arrangements. The American Bar Association explains alternative...
How mechanic’s liens work in Ohio
When you work as a contractor or subcontractor on an Ohio construction project, there are certain legal protections available to you if you never receive payment. There are rules and deadlines you must adhere to if you wish to file an Ohio mechanic’s lien, which is a...
Is litigation your only option?
Business owners should understand that disputes simply exist as part and parcel of the business world. No matter how you run your business and how carefully you try to avoid disputes, it is often inevitable that something will happen someday. The important thing is...
Small business debtors may avoid a creditors’ committee
Companies attempting to collect commercial debts may need to take extra steps when small businesses file for a Subchapter V bankruptcy. As noted by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, this bankruptcy type does not require the formation of a creditors'...
What is tortious interference?
At some point as a business owner, you may come across tortious interference. This is a serious situation that will require litigation to clear up. According to FindLaw, tortious interference is when someone interferes with a contract you have with another party for...
Business owners and will contests in Ohio
If you have found yourself in a dispute over an estate as a business owner, you could have various hardships to work through, such as strong emotions, uncertainty over the law and legal issues related to litigation, high levels of stress and concerns about the...
What do you know about preventing contract disputes?
After a recent close call with a business agreement, you want to ensure you do not encounter a near-disagreement in the future. How can you avoid the often-lengthy and potentially expensive frustration of a contract dispute? Inc.com offers tips for getting ahead of an...
