When businesses face disputes, the opponent is usually an outside competitor, vendor, or partner. But sometimes the greatest threats come from inside—partners, executives, or employees who once had access to everything. Colleen McKnight, trial lawyer and founder of McKnight Law, explains why suing a former insider is different from other types of litigation, what makes these cases especially challenging, and how business leaders can protect their companies. Why are insider disputes different...

Litigation is one of the most unpredictable and costly challenges a business can face. Colleen McKnight, trial attorney and founder of McKnight Law, explains why budgeting for litigation is so difficult, the key cost drivers every business leader should anticipate, and how to make strategic decisions about when to fight, when to settle, and when to walk away. Why are litigation costs so difficult to predict? Colleen McKnight emphasizes that litigation is unlike most business services because...

When business partners can no longer work together, the fallout can be just as emotional and complex as a personal divorce. Colleen McKnight, trial attorney and founder of McKnight Law, explains how founders and executives can protect themselves, their businesses, and their employees when partnership disputes arise. What are the early warning signs of a business partnership breakdown? According to Colleen McKnight, the health of a business relationship mirrors many aspects of a personal...