January 8, 2026
Can Shareholder Derivative Actions Be Settled? What You Need to Know About Negotiations
If you are a shareholder thinking about bringing a derivative action, or if you are a business owner or officer facing one, a very common…
January 7, 2026
Post-Closing Obligations in Commercial Real Estate: What Actually Happens After the Deal Closes
For many buyers and sellers, closing day feels like the finish line. Documents are signed, funds are wired, keys are exchanged, and everyone breathes a…
January 6, 2026
The Silent Business Killer: How Weak Screening Leads to Bad Debt and Contract Disputes
Most business disputes do not start with bad intentions, but with optimism. A new customer looks legitimate. A partner seems trustworthy. A counterparty promises payment…
January 5, 2026
Cybersecurity Risk in Finance: When a Data Breach Sparks Lawsuits Against Lenders or Fintech Platforms
If you are a lender, fintech platform, or financial services company, cybersecurity risk is no longer just an IT issue. It is a litigation issue.…
December 31, 2025
The Dangers of Silent Licensing: When Failing to Enforce Standards Can Destroy Your Trademark Rights
If you own a business, you already know how much your brand matters. Your name, your logo, your reputation, they aren’t just marketing tools, but…
December 30, 2025
What to Do When a Construction Lien Threatens Your Real Estate Deal
If you are buying or selling property in Florida and suddenly find out there is a construction lien recorded on the property, it can feel…
December 29, 2025
What Really Happens When a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy?
If you are involved in a business dispute, a contract claim, or you are owed money by someone who suddenly files for bankruptcy, it can…
December 26, 2025
Ayala Defeats 2 Foreclosure Lawsuits By Negotiating the Terms of a Multi-Party, Complex $4-Million Transaction
Ayala is proud to announce that we have settled two foreclosure cases filed against our clients. The case involved a foreclosure action filed by the…
December 23, 2025
Can You Be Forced Out as a Shareholder? Understanding Buy-Sell Agreements and Remedies
Owning shares in a business often feels like security; you invested time, money, and trust into something you helped build. So, the question many shareholders…
December 22, 2025
Scaling Across State Lines: How to Keep Your Asset Protection Strong When Expanding Nationally
Growing your business into new states is exciting. It feels like validation that your idea works, your operations are strong, and your company is ready…
December 19, 2025
Ayala Obtains $740,000 Settlement in 4-Year Dispute Over Stock Ownership in Cable News Network
Ayala has reached a successful settlement with a South American cable news provider. We filed the case in July of 2024 on behalf of our…
December 18, 2025
Banks Aren’t the Only Ones Filing UCC Liens — Here’s Who Else Might Be
If you run a business, chances are you’ve heard of a UCC lien. Most people associate them with banks and traditional lenders, and that makes…
December 17, 2025
The “15+ Contractor” Risk: Why Large-Scale Projects in the U.S. Need Tight Legal Oversight
Large construction projects rarely fail because of a single bad actor, but because complexity goes unmanaged. Once a project involves fifteen or more contractors, subcontractors,…
