Posts Tagged ‘Business Litigation’
Court-Appointed Receivership: Is it Better Than Bankruptcy?
If you’re facing bankruptcy for your financially distressed business, receivership may be a better option for you. A receivership is designed to protect a lender’s assets for an interim period, such as during a pending foreclosure or other litigation involving the business. Today, we will cover court-appointed receiverships, and why they may be favorable to…
Read MoreThe Process of Expelling a “Bad LLC Member” in Florida
Multi-member LLCs always have to grapple with the issue of dealing with an unruly, unlawful or otherwise dysfunctional partner. Unfortunately, LLC members sometimes fail to address the procedure for removing or expelling an unruly LLC member in their operating agreement. That being said, although establishing a removal procedure through an operating statement is ideal, LLC…
Read MoreFrazer Firm Featured in Abacoa and Alton Magazine
We are pleased to announce that Kent Frazer & The Frazer Firm are highlighted in the January 2022 issue of Abacoa and Alton Neighbors Magazine. You can read our full feature here: Abacoa and Alton January 2022 Our business is protecting yours. Reach out to our experienced business litigation attorneys at The Frazer…
Read MoreHandling Landlord/Tenant Litigation
When brick-and-mortar businesses struggle and can no longer make rent, eviction looms. Commercial landlords and tenants must understand Florida rental laws to limit revenue loss. The Frazer Firm can help guide you through the process of preventing or navigating issues related to leasing defaults. Here is a brief overview of what you need to…
Read MoreHow the New Florida Business Corporation Act Affects Shareholder Derivative Litigation
Shareholder derivative litigation involves a corporate shareholder bringing a lawsuit on behalf of the company for harm suffered by the company. This type of litigation was impacted significantly with the passage in 2020 of the revised Florida Business Corporation Act (FBCA), Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, in several ways. Perhaps the most significant impact…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Breakup: A Guide to Expelling an LLC Member
Breaking up is hard. It’s usually not pretty. What started out as a seemingly perfect business partnership has now grown toxic and trust has been lost. If you start a business with others, it is necessary to be prepared for the relationship to sour at some point. In some ways, this is simply because the nature of business…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Business in Remote Work Environments
Most entrepreneurial business owners would agree that the last year has brought about unexpected challenges. Many of the businesses that have survived this pandemic have done so because they’ve been able to adapt. Entrepreneurs need to actively seek to address problems and provide solutions that can protect their businesses, intellectual property, and people. With the rise of…
Read MoreChoosing between Federal and State Court for Business Litigation
All attorneys and many potential litigants are aware that venue can have a major impact on the process and outcome of a case. Clearly, whether a case is successful or unsuccessful depends to a large degree on its merits; but, the location where a case is litigated and tried can also have an influence as…
Read MoreBasics of E-Discovery for Small Businesses
Electronic discovery, or “e-discovery,” is an increasingly important aspect of business litigation. Prior to the advent of the digital age, discovery consisted of physical documents being requested, collected, reviewed, and then potentially used in a litigation dispute. Given the rise of information technology, and especially electronic file storage and cloud backup, physical documents often comprise a minor portion of relevant documents in…
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