Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do You Have To Allow A Service Animal On Your Business Property?
You may have a business that just isn’t fit or appropriate for animals to be inside of, or on your property. Yet, you also are aware of laws that require that you allow service animals on your property, and you certainly don’t want to violate those laws, or seem inconsiderate of those who may… Read More »
The Business Judgment Rule Protects You When You Make Corporate Decisions
If you are in any position of authority in your company, you are expected to make a lot of decisions about the workings, direction, and activities of your company. Some of those decisions will turn out to be good, profitable ones. But not all of them. When you make a decision that turns out… Read More »
Don’t Foreclose A Lien Unless You Understand Lien Priority
One good thing about construction related work, is that you have the ability to lien property and foreclose in the event that you are not paid for the work performed. But that doesn’t mean you’ll automatically get paid, even if you did foreclose. That’s because of lien priority. What is Lien Priority? You likely… Read More »
Are You Owed Consumer Or Commercial Debt? The Difference Matters
When your business is owed money, you collect the money in an effort to get paid. You probably don’t give much thought to what kind of debt it is. Money is money and who cares why it was incurred, or why it is owed to you, so long as it is paid back. But… Read More »
Suing For Bad Reviews Online: When Can You Do It?
The internet and social media are a mixed bag for many businesses. They create new and innovative ways to advertise your business, product or service. They also create new ways for frustrated clients and customers—not to mention your competitors—to say things about you which may or may not be true, all under the cover… Read More »
Construction Lien Foreclosures And Lien Priority Problems
The ability to foreclose on mechanics and construction liens is a powerful tool in ensuring that you get paid. Most creditors can lien property, but cannot foreclose—even most court judgments can’t be foreclosed on to force payment. But construction liens can. Should You Foreclose? But before worrying about whether you can foreclose, is the… Read More »
FACTA Can Lead To Lawsuits For Customer Receipts
There are some parts of your business that may seem so automatic, so routine, that you give little thought to them. One of those things may be giving receipts to customers who pay for services or products. But the act of printing and giving a receipt can land you in legal trouble if it… Read More »
How Corporate Resolutions Can Help Your Business
In the course of running your business, you make a lot of decisions. Some you make on your own, and some may be made with the approval of officers, shareholders or board members. But do you write down on paper, all of the official decisions that your company makes? You may not–but you should…. Read More »
Jurisdiction: Where Will You Be Sued?
Many businesses think a lot about whether they can be sued. That’s smart thinking; nobody wants to be on the wrong end of a lawsuit. But have you thought about where you can be sued? The country is filled with courthouses, federal and state, in districts and counties. You should not just assume that… Read More »
Avoiding Personal Liability For Your Business’ Liabilities
One very big benefit of operating as a corporation, as opposed to just doing your job individually on your own, is the protection from liability. When and if something goes wrong, and the company is sued, it is the company that is sued–not you, personally. And if a judgment is entered, the company’s assets… Read More »
