Employment lawsuits are expensive for the businesses involved and can do incalculable damage to a company's reputation. If the local news media hears about an employment lawsuit, the story might start to gain traction on social media. Both customers and talented...
Business & Commercial Law
2 reasons you cannot terminate an employee
Running your own company comes with numerous challenges. You not only have to think about yourself and the profitability of the firm, but you’ll have to manage a team of employees. Missouri is an at-will employment state. Essentially, this means that employers can...
Engaging in proper due diligence before acquiring a business
A business acquisition or a merger with another company could be a great option for you as an individual or the company that you run. When you purchase another company or start negotiating to merge with that business, you can potentially benefit from that...
A merger or acquisition can lead to employee claims later
Mergers can be a fast and effective way for your company to expand its talent base and facilities. Acquisitions can also increase what resources your company can make use of for daily operations. The process of negotiating a merger or acquisition often seems like the...
Know what your commercial landlord’s insurance covers
If you’ll be leasing space in a commercial building or complex for your business, it’s crucial to know what areas are covered by the property owner’s insurance and what areas you’re responsible for if there’s a natural disaster, fire or other damage or if one of your...
Protecting the reputation of your business
You run a successful company in a niche market. The firm has a reputation for getting the job done and satisfying customers. You want to secure the trust of clients both old and new. It doesn’t take much to derail the reputation that you’ve worked so hard to build....
Clarifying the concept of wrongful termination
No employer likes having to release an employee. Sometimes, however, it’s just unavoidable. Someone’s professional performance may have fallen short of company standards. If that is true, or if they committed wrongdoing on the job, then you, as a business manager or...
Dealing with partnership disputes
Owning a business with your best friend can be great – until it isn’t. Sometimes, problems arise in the business that can put your friendship at risk. Before you open the doors to your business, you and your partner will need to establish a business plan. A bit of...
Which business formation is the best business formation for you?
Everyone who starts a business has different goals in mind. As a business owner, you know your business best, and you may want to know what kind of business formation is the right one to help you save the most money on taxes and to protect you against personal...
Can the courts uphold a contract that a party has violated?
Executing contracts with other businesses helps you keep the flow of businesses operations and the expenses your company incurs reasonable. You can expect the reliable delivery of services and goods once you and another business have a contract. Unfortunately, plenty...
