Posted April 17, 2017 MC Attorneys
Businesses are increasingly turning to alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, to settle conflicts with vendors, clients, employees, and even business partners. The upside of ADR is that it avoids the time and expense of litigation; in addition, it often allows the two sides to work together to craft a workable solution. Because many contracts now… Read more
Posted April 10, 2017 MC Attorneys
Dealing with deadbeat clients can be one of the most difficult aspects of running a business. While overdue payments can dramatically affect your bottom line, many business owners are also afraid of damaging an existing relationship over unpaid bills. So, what is the best course of action? The simple answer is to develop policies and… Read more
Posted April 3, 2017 MC Attorneys
Rent is the largest expense for most businesses. Therefore, it is imperative to take advantage of opportunities to renegotiate your lease. As the economy continues to slowly rebound, many communities still have a lot of vacant commercial space. While this is bad news for landlords, it provides an opportunity for tenants to secure a reduction… Read more
Posted March 31, 2017 MC Attorneys
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing an Arizona restaurant for discrimination against two employees. According to the lawsuit, the Scottsdale restaurant intentionally made a hostile work environment for employees who were suspected to be gay. The lawsuit alleges that the restaurant allowed discrimination such as name-calling, lewd comments and physical assault by co-workers. When the… Read more