A business partner who has been planning to take over operations entirely, freezing out his co-owner, may have found the perfect opportunity with the COVID pandemic.

The horror and tragedy of the pandemic have not stopped some business owners from using it as an excuse in an attempt to justify truly unjustifiable actions. » Read More

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

Many business divorce cases start because one partner is improperly taking money from the business.  Such behavior can come in many different forms, including a majority shareholder wildly overcompensating himself, running personal expenses through the business, or having family members on the payroll with a no-show job.  » Read More

When you catch your partner in a breach of trust, can you ever trust him again?  And even if you can, are you better off just moving on separately, or can the relationship ever really be repaired?

It may sound like this article is discussing a marriage, but that is what a business partnership is like in some cases.  » Read More

When you are a small business owner, your business partner is often the closest person in your life, besides your spouse.  Many would agree that if you suspect your spouse is cheating on you, he or she probably is.  At the least, there is a major problem in the marriage.  » Read More

It is fascinating how many clients come in to discuss potential shareholder litigation against their business partner, completely unable to explain why it took so long for them to see a lawyer.  Most perplexing are the ones who believe their business partners have been stealing from them for years.  » Read More