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Hello, this is Tony Louu and I’m the founder of Focus Law. We help business owners break free from dishonest partners and bad deals. We all have moments in business where emotion runs high. Maybe someone is not putting their weight. Maybe you are frustrated with the pointers keep on taking from the business but isn’t giving to the business. So you make a decision, you move forward, and then you get accused of acting in bad faith. So here’s the thing. Being frustrated doesn’t make
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your action illegal. Frustration does not equal to bad faith. And the law knows the difference. In 2D versus specialty surgical center, labor issue came up. The bull was fed up with a partner who hadn’t contributed in years, but who was still collecting a sizable share of profits. Then the partner sent a threatened letter to the investors accusing the company of wrongdoing. The board had enough. They expelled him. And then when he sued, claiming the board acting out of personal animosity in bad faith, the court did not buy it.
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Why? Because the board had made their decision to protect the company, not to punish a person. Yes, they are frustrated and that only means they are human. But their action was rooted in rational business purpose, not revenge. That’s what matters the most in court. Not whether or not you were upset, but whether or not your decision was made in good faith with a clear intention to protect the business. So here’s the takeaway. Leadership isn’t always calm. It gets messy. You you will get
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frustrated and sometimes you had to act decisively because of that. But that frustration doesn’t disqualify your judgment. What matters most is your purpose. Were you protecting the business? Were you acting in good faith? Was your decision informed, documented, or rational? If the answer is yes, then you are likely protected under business judgment rule. A focus law will help business owners navigate this moment when your intention is under microscope and your leadership is being questioned or even challenged.
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If you are facing the push back or accusation of bad faith, let’s talk. Seriously, let’s talk. Call me 714415207. You might be just standing on solid ground and we are here to help you to prove it.
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