Yes, as a business owner, you may be liable for injuries that happen on your commercial property. It is very important to understand this liability and the steps you can take to respond to potential litigation. That said, you are not necessarily responsible for every...
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BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW – Business Litigation
Breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty are different
Businesses run on promises, in a sense. Those promises are often codified in contracts and other legal documents. Failing to keep those promises or commitments (“breaches”) can result in civil and possibly even criminal legal action. Two common types of breaches are...
Can a similar business partner reduce the odds of a dispute?
If you are starting a business partnership, you may be worried about future disputes between you and your partner. You know this can be harmful for the business and that some disputes even lead to litigation. In an effort to avoid this, you may decide to find a...
Tips for resolving conflict with business partners
Even when chosen with the best possible motives, business partners can definitely become a source of stress and contention. It’s practically inevitable that eventually most entrepreneurs wind up butting heads with their business partners. So, what to do when conflicts...
3 parties that have a fiduciary duty to an organization
Businesses generally need trustworthy people in positions of authority. In some cases, those helping to run organizations have a fiduciary duty to it. Whenever making business decisions, they should think about what might benefit the company rather than themselves as...
Commercial disparagement could be grounds for business litigation
Companies may go to great lengths to successfully compete against one another. Competition can inspire innovation. It can drive down prices. It can help particularly skilled workers command better wages. Unfortunately, competition can also inspire underhanded and...
Are business owners responsible for slip-and-fall accidents outside?
Business owners are often aware that they can be responsible for slip-and-fall accidents inside their store. For example, a leaking pipe may create a slick spot on a tile floor, or poor maintenance may lead to trip hazards. Because of this, business owners are...
Enforcing a foreign judgment in Nevada to collect a debt
Collecting on a debt can be a very challenging process. Some individuals and businesses take drastic measures to try to avoid financial responsibility. Particularly when the debtor is an individual, they might try to move as a means of avoiding debt collection...
Pushing back on a competitor trying to monopolize the market
The free market is not necessarily always fair. Many people have an immediate advantage due to personal wealth or connections they secured through their family or college networking efforts. In some cases, those who have long worked in a particular industry or who...
Does not knowing about a hazard excuse a business from liability?
When someone suffers an injury on a business’s property, that business owner – or the corporation itself – may be liable. In many cases, the issue is simply that the business owner was negligent. They may have known about the dangerous condition, such as inadequate...