The Night a Business Dream Became a Legal Nightmare Every business owner starts with a dream: growth, stability, and success. But when disputes arise, that dream can quickly unravel. If you are searching for a business litigation lawyer in NYC, it may already mean you are facing conflict. At Alisme Law, we help business owners […]
Business Litigation
The Overlooked Contract Clause That Decided the Fate of a Company
Contracts are the backbone of business relationships. They define roles, responsibilities, and expectations. But sometimes the most important part of a contract is not the headline term—it is the fine print. Hidden clauses in a contract can decide the fate of a company. At Alisme Law, we help business owners identify risks and enforce their […]
When Rebrands Spark Backlash: What Minority Partners Can Do in Business Litigation
When companies rebrand, the outcome can make or break their reputation. Cracker Barrel recently faced public backlash after a failed rebrand and quickly backed down. Jaguar, on the other hand, is taking the opposite approach by standing firm in the face of criticism. But what happens when your business partner acts like Jaguar’s executives? If […]
Forced Out of Business Partnership: Success as a Trigger
How Success Became the Reason You Were Pushed Out For many entrepreneurs and business partners, success is the ultimate goal. But what happens when that very success becomes the reason you are excluded, sidelined, or forced out of a business partnership? Growth brings opportunity, but it can also create conflict. At Alisme Law, we represent […]
Forced Out of Your Business: “You Don’t Belong Here Anymore”
When Business Partners Turn Against Each Other Few moments are more devastating than being told you no longer belong in the business you helped build. For many minority owners and partners, these words are threats that become reality if left unaddressed. Majority shareholders, boards, or even other co-owners can use contracts, bylaws, and power plays […]
Digital Communication in Business Litigation: The Email That Ended a Career Overnight
It was written in frustration. Sent without a second thought. By the next morning, the fallout had already begun. In today’s world, every word in writing carries weight. An email meant to vent frustration. A text sent too quickly. A message that seemed private at the time. All of it can become evidence—the kind that […]
Boardroom Betrayal: When Trust Turns Into Leverage
The boardroom is meant to be the place where strategy is shaped and the company’s future is secured. But sometimes, it becomes the very place where trust is broken. A confidential conversation is twisted into a bargaining chip. A promise once made in good faith becomes a tool for leverage. Relationships that were built on […]
The Day Your Business Partner Vanished Without a Word
Client Abandonment in a Business Partnership: The Day Your Business Partner Vanished Without a Word It often starts quietly. A partner misses a meeting. Then they stop returning calls. Soon, their desk is empty, their responsibilities abandoned, and you are left facing the fallout. When client abandonment in a business partnership happens, it is rarely […]