Business

Definition For many entrepreneurs, the term “business divorce” is the most frightening prospect. The term refers to the legal separation of business partners who cannot continue operating the company together. Unlike family divorce, “business divorce” is primarily focused on the division of assets and liabilities. Depending on the applicable law, governing documents, and the partners’ […]

Before starting a partnership, every founder needs to face the uncomfortable question: What happens to the company when a partner leaves? A clear “buy-out” provision in the partnership agreement, designed to preemptively structure a partner’s exit, secures the company’s financial future and stability. This proactive step ensures that, regardless of the reason — a voluntary […]

When two equal partners pool their resources to run an enterprise together, they rarely anticipate any unsolvable disagreements between them. An intractable disagreement over a business issue is usually referred to as a “deadlock.” The topic of deadlock resolution is often underestimated and overlooked by business owners until they encounter it during their business operations. […]