This feature originally appeared in the October 27th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company (or an employee of my company) was just served with a subpoena in a lawsuit that we are not a party to. Why did we receive this and what should we do next? Advice: If you or your company ha Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the September 22nd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: When a customer has not been making payments, should I consider a “workout”?  Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both creditor and debtor, in w Continue reading →

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This feature originally appeared in the August 25th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: What are some provisions I should include in my credit agreement in order to protect my rights against a defaulting credit customer? Advice: A credit agreement provides the terms and conditions of a cre Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the July 28th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: I have a business tenant that hasn’t paid rent. What should I do? Advice: First, look at your lease to determine what remedies are set forth in the agreement. Many commercial leases include a confes Continue reading →