Shareholders are individuals who have invested money in a company in exchange for a portion, or “share,” of ownership. Majority shareholders own more than half of a company’s shares and minority shareholders own less than…
A negligence lawsuit is a type of personal injury claim in which a plaintiff seeks compensation for damages they’ve suffered as a result of a failure of duty of care. That duty of care may…
One of the privileges that we enjoy as Americans is the freedom of speech. Under the First Amendment, we are permitted to express our opinions freely, without fear of persecution or prosecution. However, there are…
A fiduciary relationship is one of the highest implied by law. When you select another person or business to act as your fiduciary, you are trusting them to manage and protect your assets. That trust…
You had your reasons for going into business with your partner. Maybe they were a longtime friend, or someone you recently met who shared your passion or your ability. Maybe you formed a partnership with…
A lawsuit filed against Fox News called significant attention to the subject of defamation, but the subsequent headline-grabbing settlement resolved the issue before the trial began. If the attention and pundit pontification have you wondering…
A contract is an agreement between two parties, and though contracts can represent agreements on unlimited subjects, they often involve a promise that one party will provide something and the other party will pay for…
Social media and the internet in general have changed our lives for the better in so many ways … but they have also opened a potential Pandora’s box of trouble. The increased visibility that websites…
Disagreements and differences of opinion between shareholders can be productive as long as they are resolved to everybody’s satisfaction. But when they are elevated to the level of argument and both sides dig in, they…
Restrictive covenants have long been a powerful and useful tool for business owners. When used appropriately, they can protect your business, preventing your employees from leaving to go and work for a competitor or from…