Buying another business can be a major investment for your company. You can gain infrastructure, facilities, market share and talent all in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, talent is one of the hardest things to retain after the acquisition of another business. It is...
Year: 2021
Can bankruptcy help a business deal with a burdensome commercial lease?
A business struggling with debt has to deal with several problems. Among these is whether they can continue to afford their current premises or other real estate. Many Denver-area businesses rent their commercial space. But financial difficulties can make affording...
3 ways a vendor’s breach of contract could hurt your business
Finding the right vendors is a major part of building a successful business. You need reliable suppliers whether you run a retail business or a manufacturing operation. Products, raw materials or even ingredients for a restaurant all come through various vendors. If...
Instead of starting a business, should you buy one?
Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? You want to own a company and create your own career, rather than working for someone else. You want the freedom, and you also crave the chance for long-term growth and success. Well, have you considered buying an...
Attorney Robert Lantz joins the Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking
Castle Lantz Maricle, LLC is extremely proud to announce that one of our managing partners, Robert D. Lantz, has joined the Board of Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking (ALIGHT). He is eager to bring his skills and experience to bear in supporting and...
Can you end your commercial lease after filing for bankruptcy?
When your business has higher operating expenses than revenue, you may eventually have to make a difficult decision. Filing for bankruptcy can be an opportunity to reorganize the business or restructure your debt. It could also help protect you from future creditor...
Resolving two of the most common business partner disputes
Business partnerships often start off positively but can, like marriages, decline over time. Especially when prospective partners don't take the time to get to know one another before starting a business or when they don't carefully define their obligations,...
Can you change a property’s zoning very easily?
If you’re getting ready to buy a business and notice that the property you want to use isn’t zoned correctly, it’s time to stop and look into your legal options before you continue with the purchase. While you may think that correcting zoning would be easy if a...
Why would you ever sue your business partner?
Usually, when you go into business with someone, the goal is to make your business thrive. The last thing you’d want to do is to have internal squabbles or to end up having to sue your business partner. Still, there are times when suing your business partner may be...
Hold a vendor accountable for a major breach of contract
Whether you run a taco restaurant or a manufacturing facility, you sign vendor contracts because you need predictability in your supply chain. You need to know the cost of components and materials. You also need to know that you can rely on getting those items as...