As a business owner, you know it will only take one lawsuit to sink your company. That's why the news that you may be facing a lawsuit can easily drive you into panic mode. Take a breath and read more about what you should do now. What should I do if facing business...
Some businesses continue to offer the same products and services for their entire existence, while other businesses have to change to stay profitable. If you have noticed less demand for your goods and services or if the industry in which you currently operate is...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination due to their ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, creed or belonging to any other protected class. Employees often face...
When someone creates a trust for their heirs, they must choose someone they trust to manage it. This person is known as the trustee. As the beneficiary of a trust, you may come to disagree with that choice. If that happens, you may wish to try and remove them from...
In an ideal world, you could seal a business deal with a handshake, and everyone would honor their word. There would be no need for lengthy, often complicated business contracts. Unfortunately, the reality is that written contracts are essential. Breaches of contract...
Sometimes a defect in construction is easily spotted and easily fixed. Other times, hidden flaws in a building’s construction only become evident after a period of time. Either way, as a builder, you can end up in litigation. To avoid those kinds of issues, it helps...
When merging with another business, one of your key issues is how to keep your top employees. They may fear you will lay them off or fear they will lose the independence of their role. The result is that many companies lose some of their most prized employees to...
Buying a property for your business is a major investment. Whether you need the facilities to start a business or to expand an existing company, there are many concerns that you will have to balance when determining whether a property is right for your needs or not....
One reason people delay drafting their will is that they don't understand its benefits. One of the primary goals of individuals who do move forward with this process is to take charge of distributing their assets when they pass away. Many Mississippi residents are...
Some properties come with very specific rights for the owner. There are two types of rights that you should know about when you’re considering properties to buy. Even if you’ve already purchased the property, finding out about these rights might be beneficial. Surface...
