Business Liability
Operating a small business has its rewards but also carries its fair share of liability, including the potential for slip-and-fall lawsuits; claims for defective products; and the negligent acts of employees. All it takes is a single, costly lawsuit to shut a small business down, which is why business owners and their managers need to understand their own liabilities and prepare for them. This section covers a wide variety of topics pertaining to business liability, which articles on how to minimize your legal risks; forms and contracts related to liability; slip-and-fall lawsuits; employer liability for the actions of employees; and more.
- An Employer's Liability for Employee's Acts
How employers can be liable for work-related accidents, incidents of harassment, and other employee acts.
- The Small Business Owner and Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Basics of "slip-and-fall" liability in your place of business and how to avoid lawsuits for customer accidents.
- Protecting Customer Data
Liability related to the personal data of your customers and how to protect yourself from data breaches.
- Minimize Business Risks and Losses Checklist
Checklist of general ways you can limit your risk of potentially costly lawsuits by customers or employees.
- An Employer's Liability for Employee's Acts
- Conditions Leading to Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- Conditions Leading to Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents
- Cyber Attacks: Small Business Guide
- Driving on Company Time
- If a Business Has a Release Form, Does that Mean It Can Never Be Sued?
- If Your Product Causes Injury After Your Business Closes
- Litigation & Disputes: Forms and Contracts
- Minimize Business Risks and Losses Checklist
- Officer and Director Liability: "Piercing the Corporate Veil"
- Protecting Customer Data
- Protecting Your Business from Product Liability Claims
- The Small Business Owner and Product Liability
- The Small Business Owner and Slip-and-Fall Accidents
- Tortious Interference