Business Disputes

Misconduct in a business setting may be enough to spur legal action. In some cases, misconduct is used as a reason for firing an employee. For example, executives are not usually classified as at-will employees, so they can only be fired for cause. The termination...

“Garden leave” is a clause in an employment contract that requires an employee to serve out their notice period after they’ve resigned away from the workplace – basically doing their gardening or whatever else they want to do. During this time, the employee continues...

Business defamation has always been an issue but the internet has made it much worse. A single allegation from a disgruntled customer or an ex-employee or partner can reach millions of people within a short period on online platforms. Customers have been known to...

When two or more like-minded people agree to share skills, efforts and resources to go to business for profit, they are deemed to be in a partnership. And just like romantic relationships, business partnerships are founded on trust and shared visions.  Unfortunately,...

In today's fast-paced business landscape, disputes are inevitable in any company's journey. And dealing with these conflicts can consume valuable time, resources and energy that could be better utilized to drive growth and innovation. Business success involves...

Legal terminology, like medical terminology, is both nuanced and potentially consequential. Unfortunately, in both cases, understanding what a professional is talking about if you don’t also hold a specific professional degree can feel like reading Latin when you’ve...

A contract's main goal is to specify the terms and conditions that each party is expected to uphold. If a contract's terms are unclear or if it is drafted in a convoluted manner, a disagreement over it may occur.  It is crucial to recognize these potential reasons...

The best thing you can do to make sure your firm is successful may be to form a business partnership. Finding the ideal companion, however, isn’t always simple.  You may not know right away if the person you’re looking to work alongside will be right for your...

Sometimes, two people meet and hit it off immediately because they have common goals and interests. In other situations, you cannot seem to mesh with another person even when you have much in common. You may have ways to extricate yourself from encounters with those...

Executive contracts include many elements. One element that’s often included that might have some people stumped is the probationary period. This is a protective measure that helps both parties.  Regardless of which side of the matter you’re on, you should understand...