The partnership agreement established equal ownership and shared authority between the partners. What it did not prevent was one partner excluding the other from the company’s financial affairs. Distributions were delayed without explanation. Reimbursements went unpaid. Access to financial records and banking information narrowed over time. While ownership remained unchanged, financial control quietly consolidated. The excluded partner continued operating under the assumption […]
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A small act of holiday generosity turned into a $500K partnership disaster
When expectations aren’t written down, a simple favor can become a six-figure dispute. During the holidays, many business partners make quick, informal decisions. A favor is extended. A timeline is adjusted. Money moves without documentation. The intention is goodwill, not risk. But when expectations are not written clearly, misunderstandings grow into serious partnership disputes. This real scenario shows how a simple act […]
Partnership Dispute Litigation Why Early Tension Means Your Business Is Already At Risk
Partnership disputes rarely begin with shouting matches or dramatic confrontations. They begin quietly with tension. A disagreement about a decision. A change in communication. A partner who stops being transparent. By the time a business owner feels this shift partnership dispute litigation has already begun forming beneath the surface. Once trust begins to erode the business […]
Business Partnership Red Flags: Why Working With Strangers Leads to Litigation
When starting a new venture, the excitement of building something from the ground up can cloud judgment. One of the most overlooked business partnership red flags is working with people you don’t really know. It seems obvious, but many business owners still make this mistake, and it often costs them more than they imagine. At […]
From One CEO to Two Why Spotify’s Leadership Shake-Up Could Spell Conflict
Spotify made headlines after its CEO stepped down and the company appointed two co-CEOs to take his place. While unusual, the move is not unprecedented. Companies like Netflix and Oracle have experimented with this type of leadership model. Still, the decision raises important questions about governance, stability, and the potential for legal disputes. The Risks […]
Signs Your Business Partnership Is Heading for Court
Business partnerships are built on trust and shared goals. But when that trust erodes, conflicts can escalate quickly. What starts as a disagreement over profits or responsibilities can end with partners facing each other in court. Recognizing the early signs of trouble can help you take action before it’s too late. Warning Sign 1: Breakdown […]
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 […]