Business owners in Louisiana and elsewhere do what they can to obtain the products that they need for a reasonable price. They contract with suppliers they believe are honest and responsible. However, it is not uncommon for business owners, at some point, to feel they...
Business Litigation
When a fiduciary fails to meet his or her obligations
Sometimes getting a business up and running and keeping it running smoothly takes some help. Business owners in Louisiana may take on partners, seek out investors and, if their companies grow enough, may end up with shareholders. A fiduciary relationship is formed and...
Does your anti-discrimination policy really protect your company?
When you began your business here in New Orleans, you knew you would hire employees. You may have found out quickly that, no matter how hard you try, it is nearly impossible to predict how an individual will really work out as an employee. As you readied your business...
There are several options for terminating a business contract
Business owners depend on contracts to keep their companies not only up and running, but running as efficiently as possible. At some point, business contracts no longer serve their purpose and need to be terminated. While the hope is that terminating these legally...
There are many different ways to resolve a partnership dispute
When going into business, having a partner to do it with can have its advantages and disadvantages. For example, it is nice to have someone to share responsibility with, but both parties may not agree on how certain issues should be handled. Numerous business owners...
Business litigation sometimes needed to resolve in-house issues
As a business owner, you want nothing more than to see your company succeed. Unfortunately, you know all too well that the road to success can be a bumpy one and that issues sometimes arise that may seem impossible to navigate, such as various internal company...
Coronavirus raises employment law, safety concerns in Louisiana
Workers across the United States are navigating unfamiliar waters during the unprecedented measures taken to stop the spread of the latest coronavirus. Employees may be feeling concerned about their safety and confused about their rights, especially if their...
What should I know about nondisclosure agreements?
There is a lot more that goes into building a thriving business than many people realize. Trade secrets and other forms of intellectual property are often the foundation upon which a successful business sits. Keeping that intellectual property secret is key to...
Trademark infringement can lead to business litigation
When a business feels threatened by another company, there may be various reasons. In some cases, that threat may exist because another company is infringing on a company's trademark, logo or other intellectual property. If so, business litigation could result if a...
Tips for Louisiana business owners to avoid litigation
Owning a business can be a gratifying and lucrative endeavor. However, it does not come without risks, including the possibility of disputes and other matters that could result in a company facing a lawsuit. Louisiana business owners may find the following tips useful...