Shannon Davis

This week’s Ask an Attorney Thursday question hit a little too close to home for a lot of business owners: “If my business partner stops working but still owns half, what can I do?” Short answer? You can’t just remove them because they’re not pulling their weight. Longer answer? It depends on what you put in writing before things went left. Ownership vs. Effort: They Are Not the Same One of the biggest misconceptions we see is the belief that ownership automatically requires participation. It...

Most people assume that if something isn’t written out in a formal contract and signed, it’s not legally binding. That assumption is not only incorrect — it’s one of the most common reasons people find themselves in legal disputes. The reality is that legally binding agreements are formed every day without a formal contract. And when those agreements break down, courts are often left to interpret conversations, messages, and conduct to determine what the parties actually agreed to. What...

By Davis Law Group Trial Attorneys Ideas alone do not build lasting success. For Black entrepreneurs, turning vision into a legacy requires more than passion and hard work. It demands a strong legal foundation that protects, governs, and sustains their businesses over time. Law is often seen as a set of restrictions, but it is actually a powerful tool that transforms ideas into assets that can be defended, transferred, and grown. This post explores how legal planning helps Black business...