Commercial Landlord Liable for Tenant’s Actions?

Who is on the Hook? A common question that we receive is whether the owner (landlord) of a commercial property can be held liable for damages to a third party that are caused by the actions of a tenant. As with most anything in the law the answer to this question will...

Just Sue ’em!

Although the linked case does not involve a business dispute, the procedural history serves as a cautionary tale to business owners and all other people who think litigation is the magic pill that will quickly cure and resolve a business dispute. In the case of Moore...

Why Lien Searches Are Important

Here is a link about a recent case where the Indiana Court of Appeals held that a secured creditor could obtain pre-judgment possession of its collateral, despite the fact that the borrower had sold that collateral to a third party. The Court rejected the idea that...

Business Partners are Like Spouses

When deciding to go into business with a partners or partners, people need to be aware that in many ways a business partner is like a spouse. Business owners who succeed together do not need to always agree, but the successful owners have a relationship of trust,...