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A partnership can be a great business structure to ensure that you retain control over operations while maximizing your profit potential. But with the benefits of this structure type come risks. And when partnership disputes arise over business trajectory or how...
When a vendor or a similar party stops holding up their end of a contract, things start slipping fast — deliveries stall, deadlines move and liability questions follow. If you are dealing with a breakdown in performance, your next steps need to be clear — and legally...
At Deans Stepp we know you have been hearing quite a bit about generative AI and, perhaps, have found ways to use these tools effectively in your own business. Here are a few thoughts on how AI is changing the legal profession and how we provide services. AI is...
Contract breaches can be a significant issue for business owners and may result in litigation. When one party fails to uphold their side of a contract, it can cause financial harm. But what if the other party simply misses a deadline? Eventually, they do fulfill the...
It is difficult to travel in the Dallas-Fort Worth area without sharing the road with large trucks. Like other highly populated areas, semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks are heavily relied on to transport shipments and goods to and from their destinations. While...
Technological advancements are generally viewed as a positive in Texas and across the nation. They can enhance safety and make people’s lives easier and more efficient. Still, there are understandable concerns with any new technology. Few stoke trepidation as much as...
Shareholder disputes can have a negative impact on your business. They can hinder decision-making, reduce business performance and in extreme cases bring your business operations to a halt. Common causes of shareholder disputes There are many factors that contribute...
An individual who has a fiduciary duty is required to exercise loyalty, care and good faith when carrying out their duties while protecting confidential information and acting in the business’s best interests. A breach of the fiduciary duty can be costly in more ways...
The topic of “legal system abuse” has been on the minds of many business leaders as well as their insurance carriers that cover their legal losses and defense costs. The issue impacts businesses of all sizes and across industries. It should be of concern to all...
The legal term "tort" refers to a wide variety of actions in which one party does wrong to another party. This wrong may have been intentional, as in a lawsuit alleging battery, or it can be unintentional, as in a car accident case. Many business lawsuits involve...
