Going to court is something everyone wants to avoid for different reasons. When it comes to spats between a business and its partners, this is all the more true. But how can a business owner avoid taking a case to court? Is this even possible in the first place?...
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How to address discrimination in your company
Identifying, preventing and correcting discriminatory practices is essential for Kentucky business owners who want to avoid employee lawsuits. Discrimination can be conscious or unconscious but it is always unacceptable. Avoiding a lawsuit involves educating yourself...
Do employee handbooks help businesses avoid litigation?
When you own and operate a business in Kentucky, you run the risk of facing various types of lawsuits. Many business owners wind up facing lawsuits relating to discrimination, wage and hour violations, or contract breaches, among other common causes, and all such...
Important aspects of a non-compete agreement
When your company works with sensitive information, you have to ensure that your employees do not reveal anything. One way you can do this is by drafting a non-compete agreement. There are several things you should consider as you put this document together. Who needs...
Can your business partner push you out?
Business disputes are a near inevitability when you are running a company. However, the possibility you may dread the most is that the partner with whom you began your venture might try to push you out of the business. If you anticipate that your business partner may...
Should you arbitrate or mediate?
When dealing with a potential business dispute, one of the most important things to do is understand that you can look at more than just litigation when it comes to solving it. In fact, litigation may serve as a mistake. After all, business ties serve as a valuable...
Avoid unclear language in your buy-sell agreement
When you work with a business partner, you should know how either of you may make your departure from the business. With a well-defined buy-sell agreement, you and your partner can arrange the details for how each of you may buy out the other partner’s interest and...
Leveraging negotiation to improve your contracts
Contract negotiation is just the beginning of new relationships for your business. Employing the best strategies can help you leverage this opportunity to your benefit. Negotiation is a skill that requires critical thinking, communication and reasoning skills....
Can effective communication increase employee loyalty?
Your employees provide the heart and soul to your company's success. Even better, loyal employees share your vision for the future and find pride in contributing their skills and strengths to achieving company initiatives. Effective communication may foster feelings...
3 Reasons why someone may need a business law attorney
If you are starting a business and you have not considered the legalities or administrative tasks that you will need to cover, now is the time to begin. Without a doubt, these are major components of business management that you will need to dedicate an adequate...
