When doing business outside of the United States, it is important to have a contract in place that protects you and your company against disputes, fraud and resulting damages. These contracts are essential for any international commercial activities and should spell...
There are many reasons why a person or entity may extend a loan to another. If you have served as a creditor and are unsure what your rights are, read on to better understand your legal position. What are a creditor's rights? Broadly speaking, a creditor has the right...
For contracts to operate effectively, laws must be in place to determine what makes contracts legally enforceable. However, it's just as important for laws to exist when contracts are not enforceable. Knowing when a contract is legally unenforceable is equally...
When faced with a complex legal question, you may wonder whether you have the option to attempt to resolve your case without going to trial. There are many types of legal disputes where resolving a case without a public trial is not only preferable but recommended....
In commercial litigation, several different kinds of damages can be awarded to a winning party by the judge and jury. A party can award compensatory damages, incidental damages, consequential damages, nominal damages, liquidated damages, and punitive damages to the...
Majority shareholders and top-level executives are usually responsible for making major decisions regarding the running of a business, as they own the major stake in the company. Still, the minority shareholders have rights, and it is not uncommon for disputes to...
Business fraud occurs constantly. As seen in stories reported by traditional news outlets and social media, many companies fall victim to the hands of those with deceptive intent. As a business owner or senior-level manager, it's essential to equip your staff and find...
If you are owed money from a bankrupt individual who lied about their income or who claims they cannot pay your secured debt because their property was exempt from execution, you may have some legal recourse to reclaim the funds due. One way is to fight the debtor's...
In Florida's bustling real estate market, potential buyers and sellers have two different options when it comes to their real estate transactions. They can either do business through an independent real estate agent, or they can choose to go through a larger, more...
Brokers and agents offer a valuable service, and while many love what they do, compensation for their effort is expected. Both sellers and buyers should provide compensation upon sale, but like any business agreement, conflicts can occur. In Florida, a brokerage firm...
