Every business owner dreads a lawsuit. If your company faces a lawsuit from a disgruntled customer, it is probably second nature for you to want to fight back. But that might not be the best-case scenario for your business. Read more below about whether it is better...
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BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LAW – Business Litigation
Did a franchisor fail to fulfill local marketing obligations?
Buying into a franchise can provide turnkey business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Instead of a slow grind to create a market niche and develop a brand, the franchisee can tap into an existing market for a brand already trusted by consumers. The franchisor offering...
When judges are called upon to resolve partnership disputes
When business partners reach a point where they cannot resolve their disagreements internally, their concerns may end up in court. Judges are sometimes called upon to resolve partnership disputes when negotiation, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute...
Key factors to consider before taking a business dispute to court
Legal action is a common way of settling business conflicts, but you shouldn’t rush to court just because you can. It helps to pause and consider whether doing so is in your best interests or if there are other more efficient options of handling things. If you are...
3 ways to resolve shareholder disputes
All shareholders want the business they have invested in to prosper. The problem is that they may not always agree on strategies. Shareholder disputes can be highly disruptive to a business, and it’s important to prevent them or resolve them quickly should they occur....
How can mergers raise antitrust concerns?
There are many good reasons why two or more companies merge to form a single entity. Merging could increase the company's overall value through new revenue opportunities. It can also diversify its products and services or acquire new tools and resources. However,...
Are you responsible for a customer’s injury?
Your business may be facing a lawsuit if a customer was injured on the premises. For instance, maybe someone slipped and fell in your store. They hit their head on the tile floor and suffered a brain injury. They now want to sue you to seek compensation for their lost...
How a cease-and-desist letter can help you avoid litigation
If you own a business, you’re bound to eventually have some kind of dispute with another party – whether that’s a competitor infringing on your intellectual property, a former employee publicly defaming you or a client breaching their contract. Before you jump...
What’s a cease-and-desist letter?
If you’re in business long enough, you’re going to end up in a business dispute with someone – somewhere. Maybe you spot another company making unauthorized use of your copyrighted material or using a trademark or logo that’s suspiciously similar to yours – or maybe...
Tips on salvaging a business partnership
The success of a business could be dependent on the strength of the relationship between partners. However, relationships can sour and goals can change. Disputes can compromise business operations and risks may grow if partners do not take steps to address...