Most business owners sign contracts assuming the document will protect them if something goes wrong. It rarely works that way. Many contracts create problems long before anyone steps into a courtroom if not properly reviewed and reconciled. As a business litigator, I review agreements after the relationship has already broken down. By that point, the […]
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Shareholder Disputes: What Majority Owners Don’t Want You to Know
Most minority shareholders do not realize there is a problem until it is already well underway. At first, you notice routine business decisions. Gradually, you are excluded. Information is harder to access, key decisions are made without your input, and distributions may slow or stop. For minority owners, these developments are frustrating and may signal […]
Business Divorce in New York: How to Exit Without Losing Everything
One of the most stressful positions a business owner can be in is feeling trapped in a partnership that is no longer working. What once started as a shared vision becomes tension, disagreement, and, in many cases, a complete breakdown in trust. You may be dealing with a partner who is difficult, unresponsive, or actively […]
Is Your Business Partner Acting Unusually? Key Red Flags to Watch
Most business disputes do not start with a lawsuit. They start with a behavioral shift. A previously responsive partner becomes evasive. Decisions are made without your input. Financial transparency fades. What starts as a subtle concern can quickly escalate into a serious issue. If your business partner’s behavior changes, ignoring it is a critical mistake. […]
Partnership Disputes in Business: Lessons from the Kelsey Brothers’ $200M Beer Deal
Partnership Disputes in Business: Lessons from the Kelsey Brothers’ $200M Beer Deal When it comes to partnership disputes in business, the headlines often tell the story before the contracts do. Recently, NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce’s company, Garage Beer, was valued at $200 million after a private equity firm invested in the brand. While […]
Handling Scope Creep in Tech Contracts: A Business Litigator’s Guide to Avoiding Disputes
The landscape is ripe with innovation and opportunity in today’s fast-paced tech industry. Yet, amidst the rush to deploy new systems and technologies, many tech companies grapple with a common nemesis: scope creep. Scope creep is when project requirements expand beyond initial agreements without corresponding adjustments to the contract terms. Scope creep can wreak havoc […]
Is Your Business Partnership Showing These Warning Signs?
In the ever-evolving business world, partnerships can be both a boon and a bane. While many flourish and lead to mutual success, others can face challenges and disputes. As seasoned business litigators, we have seen firsthand how minor issues, if left unchecked, can escalate into significant legal battles. Here, we’ll discuss the warning signs that […]