An unexpected disruption of income streams could lead to commercial property owners facing legal actions. You may, however, have options to avoid a lender’s foreclosure litigation. If you experience cash flow problems from reduced rental income or sales revenue, you...
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Contract terms may describe construction delays
Construction agreements may include terms outlining when developers may anticipate a legal action over completion delays. As reported by LevelSet.com, an agreement’s language may determine whether a delay stems from reasonable and excusable circumstances. A delay...
Does a lawsuit make an impact on your company’s reputation?
You have spent a lot of time and effort building a successful business. With a solid customer base, you may believe that even a frivolous lawsuit cannot tarnish your image. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In today's world, digital posts have superseded word of...
3 tips to avoid facing civil suits as a business owner
If you own a business, you should prepare yourself for the possibility of facing civil lawsuits. Though you may run your business within the confines of the law, accidents and oversights can happen to anyone. Here are three tips to help you avoid facing unwanted legal...
What damages can you recover for a breach of contract?
When purchasing supplies, providing services or any other number of functions in the course of doing business, you will likely enter contracts with other people or companies. Legally binding, all parties involved often have the reasonable expectation that they will...
What do you need for business mediation?
Getting into a dispute with your business partners may sometimes feel like the end of the world, but fortunately, that is not the case. You do not even have to immediately jump to the possibility of litigation. Instead, consider some of the alternative methods of...
Smart methods for small businesses to ramp up cybersecurity
Every small business in Louisiana has plentiful reasons to take cybersecurity seriously. Not only do malicious attacks on software impact a company's operations, but they also expose a business to a wide range of liability issues. Among other benefits, strong...
How riparian, prescriptive and appropriate water rights work
Disputes over water rights are common across California, and they often arise during real estate development and property acquisitions. Water rights grant certain individuals or entities the right to use reasonable amounts of water for beneficial purposes, such as...
Can a business dispute be mediated without litigation?
When a dispute calls for business litigation, it can evolve into a process that drags on for inconvenient amounts of time. It is preferable for all parties if mediation can resolve a matter without the need for legal action. In some situations, peaceful mediation may...
What are the options for resolving a contract dispute?
A contract is a written agreement that sets out the terms and conditions of the exchange of goods or services between you and another. When a dispute arises, you have options for handling it. The terms specified in the agreement may dictate how you try and fix it....
