I Had an Oral Agreement with a Business Partner. Can I Sue Him if He’s No Longer Doing What We Agreed?
July 19, 2018When disputes arise between business partners, they commonly look to their written contract or partnership agreement for direction. If the dispute ends up in litigation, the court also will look to the agreement. Unfortunately, some business partners have no written agreement, but have relied solely on an oral agre…
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How Can I Prevent the Loss of Assets Until a Business Dispute is Resolved?
July 16, 2018Sometimes business disputes involve a true emergency: outright stealing or embezzling by a company insider. For example, if a business owner suspects that the company accountant or even another partner is embezzling funds or otherwise stealing from the business, it is important to take immediate action to stop th…
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What is an Action for Declaratory Relief?
July 13, 2018Unlike a typical lawsuit, an action for declaratory relief does not ask the court to take certain action regarding a dispute—e.g., by entering an injunction, ordering the other party to perform a contract, or awarding damages. Rather, the purpose of declaratory relief is for the court to resolve a controversy by …
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