Shareholder disputes have the potential to cause enormous issues within a business. Keeping a pulse on the situation is important if you feel one arising. Of course, sometimes disputes are inevitable. In these cases, it is important to watch for red flags of worsening...
B2B Commercial Litigation
What should you know about force majeure clauses?
Unfortunately for businesses, it is impossible to predict every single catastrophic occurrence that may happen in the course of the business's lifetime. These catastrophic events may also make it impossible to complete contracts as related to a business. In these...
What are the different damages for contract breach?
In the business-to-business world, breach of contract is very common. It is usually best to try and resolve these issues informally outside of court, but this is not always possible. If informal means fail, usually injured parties will seek to have the legal system...
What are the common causes of contract breach?
A broken agreement, especially for your business, may spell financial disaster. Since your business hinges on specific expectations of services or products, when one of your associates does not follow the terms of a deal, it may impact other areas. A contract break or...
What are signs that a shareholder dispute is becoming an issue?
Shareholder disputes can put a strain on your business. Being aware of what is stirring can help you to avoid the situation blowing up. Time Business explains there are some signs that you can watch for that may indicate shareholders are having issues and a dispute is...
How to prepare for litigation
Although more companies are turning toward alternative dispute resolution methods, for more complex cases, litigation is still a common choice. Because of the time and money, a court case takes, preparation is imperative for the best outcome. If you are facing...
How can a severability clause preserve a contract?
Drafting a business contract is a task you know not to take lightly. You may want to engage in a partnership or venture with another company and want to protect your arrangement with an airtight agreement. Still, you must consider what might happen if the other...
Creditors may prove fraudulent intent in divisive mergers
The Texas Business Organizations Code permits companies to engage in a divisive merger. As reported by CNBC, a business may choose to attempt a divisive merger as a prelude to filing for bankruptcy protection and limiting its responsibility to pay liabilities. The...
A commercial contract may include a force majeure clause
Catastrophic events that can devastate a business may occur unexpectedly and without warning. If a company has an existing contract, its performance may become impossible to complete. As noted by the American Bar Association, a force majeure clause may excuse a party...
When can I use mediation to solve B2B disputes?
Just because you are currently embroiled in a B2B dispute does not mean that you will necessarily end up in court. In fact, it is usually better for savvy business owners to avoid the courtroom if at all possible. Going to court is expensive and will take your...