Mississippi’s 3-Year Statute of Limitations on Business Contract Claims
You just found out, or finally decided to act on the fact, that a vendor, partner, or customer broke a contract with you. Or maybe it’s the other way around: someone from your past is threatening to sue over a deal that fell apart years ago, and you’re wondering if they still can. Either way, you’re stuck with the same nagging question: Is it too late? Contract disputes are stressful enough without having to work out the Mississippi contract statute of limitations on your own. For most contract claims, the business lawsuit deadline in Mississippi is three years, but ...
How Mississippi Courts Interpret Ambiguous Contract Language in Commercial Disputes
A contract is supposed to prevent arguments, not start them. Yet here you are, reading the same paragraph your business partner, vendor, or customer is reading, and the two of you have reached opposite conclusions about what it requires. Maybe a demand letter has already arrived. Maybe litigation has been threatened. Either way, the question that matters now is how a court would resolve an ambiguous contract in Mississippi, and whether your reading of the disputed language would survive that process. Mississippi courts follow a structured framework, and understanding it can help you gauge your position. At Rushing & ...
Mississippi’s Open Account Statute: How Businesses Can Recover Attorney Fees on Unpaid Invoices
A customer may keep using the goods, labor, or services your company already delivered while treating your invoices as optional. Meanwhile, the unpaid balance ties up cash you need for payroll, materials, equipment, and new work. The Mississippi open account statute may give your company a practical way to pursue the balance without allowing attorney fees to consume much of the recovery. For more than 100 years, companies in Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and surrounding communities have trusted Rushing & Guice, PLLC to protect their financial interests. We can determine whether the account qualifies, identify gaps in the supporting records, ...
Understanding Fiduciary Duties in Mississippi Business Partnerships
Anyone entering into a business partnership in Mississippi accepts important legal responsibilities known as fiduciary duties. Business partners must commit to acting in the best interests of the business, accepting some key duties of care towards other partners in the process. These fiduciary duties can be central to business disputes, and violations can lead to significant consequences, so it is essential to understand what the main responsibilities of partners are. BOOK A CONSULTATION What are the main fiduciary duties in business partnerships? The fiduciary duties in business partnerships in Mississippi may vary slightly depending on the company setup ...
What Does a Business Attorney Do in Mississippi?
The vast majority of businesses in Mississippi are owned and operated by small business owners. Running the business involves making important decisions every day, and mistakes can be costly. Being able to rely on the support of a knowledgeable business attorney can be of great assistance, ensuring that the decisions you make are the right ones for the long-term health of your business. A business lawyer can do a lot more than help resolve business disputes. They can be involved from the very start of your business and assist across many key areas of operations. Let’s take a deeper ...
Top Strategies For Resolving Commercial Real Estate Disputes in Mississippi
Commercial real estate disputes take many forms, from landlord-tenant disputes to boundary and title disputes, easement issues, breach of contract, and more. These issues can be complex to resolve, often involving high-stakes decisions. Understanding your options as a property owner, landlord, or leaseholder is fundamental to preventing escalations of disputes and costly, time-consuming legal battles. Let’s consider the main types of disputes and the main strategies available for resolving them. BOOK A CONSULTATION How is commercial real estate defined? Commercial real estate is any property that is purchased or leased by a business to support, expand, or ...
Signs Your Business Dispute Needs Legal Intervention
Understanding when a business dispute can be resolved through discussion around a table or negotiation, and when legal intervention is required, can save time, money, reputations, and business relationships. Almost all businesses face disputes at some point in their lifecycle. The ability to choose the right path to resolve them helps prevent issues from escalating unnecessarily and ending up in a courtroom. Legal intervention does not have to mean business litigation or a lawsuit. In fact, involving lawyers early in proceedings can often prevent litigation. Let’s look at some of the typical signs that you may need legal intervention ...
Mississippi Legal Options for Business Debt Collection Disputes
Whether your business is in tourism, professional services, maritime, construction, or another major Gulf Coast industry, debt collection disputes that drag on can severely impact your resources, cash flow, and operations. The failure of a client to pay and honor agreements for products supplied or services rendered can often be settled with a little patience and negotiation. However, more serious disputes over unpaid invoices, delayed payments, or contested charges can end up in court. The assistance of a qualified business dispute lawyer can help protect your rights and provide a roadmap to collect debts through negotiation or mediation, preventing ...
When Should You Hire a Mississippi Business Litigation Attorney?
Business litigation attorneys represent businesses (or their owners) in court cases involving commercial conflicts. They also provide strategic legal guidance to prevent conflicts, mitigate risks, and negotiate favorable outcomes. Commercial disputes include: Breach of contract. Partnership disagreements. Shareholder issues. Employment disputes. Intellectual property issues. Such disputes can cause disruption to business operations, damage to reputations, and financial damage. Understanding when to hire a business litigation attorney can protect your legal rights, lower risk, and prevent small disputes from escalating into major issues. Here’s what you need to know. BOOK A CONSULTATION Understanding business litigation in Mississippi Disputes ...
Alternatives to Non-Compete Agreements for Mississippi Employers
When employers in Mississippi draft employment agreements, non-compete agreements are often inserted to protect IP and trade secrets. They prevent the employee from working for a competitor if they leave. However, a proposal by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban employers from imposing restrictive non-compete agreements on their workers has led to state jurisdictions increasingly limiting their use. Let’s look at what this might mean for employers and employees in Mississippi, and the alternatives to non-compete agreements that are worth considering. BOOK A CONSULTATION Potential issues with non-compete agreements Traditionally, businesses have protected their intellectual ...
