Many clients who come in to discuss a possible business divorce action are already anticipating obstacles to their own case. Having a foresighted, prepared client is wonderful. But when those clients take matters into their own hands before even coming into my office, sometimes they have harmed more than helped their own case. » Read More
David C. Roberts, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to present a seminar for all business owners that will answer many of the questions, both known and unknown, a shareholder would have, such as:
David C. Roberts, a Member with Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to present a seminar for all business owners that will answer many of the questions, both known and unknown, a shareholder would have, such as:
I have noted many times on this blog that emails often prove shareholder oppression cases. It can be fairly easy for majority shareholders who are careful, and seek legal advise beforehand, to mask their true intent when attempting to “freeze out” a minority shareholder. » Read More
Email as Evidence – The Difficulty of Email Between Business Partners
You and your business partner are having a serious dispute, and litigation may be inevitable. How do you communicate with each other prior to the suit being filed?
In some cases, you and your business partner both work in the same building, while in others one of you works from home or does not actually work for the company. » Read More
In the past, when writing about “corporate divorces” and disputes between business partners, I have stressed the importance of documentation and making sure that certain things are in writing. However, I have recently encountered a case making perhaps the best argument possible about the need for documentation – a co-owner claiming that his business partner did not actually own any interest in the company. » Read More