{"id":2894,"date":"2026-10-23T03:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/supplier-price-increase-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:41:11","slug":"supplier-price-increase-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/supplier-price-increase-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplier Price Increase Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2893\" alt=\"Small business owner&#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, contract breach notices, and an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-con-photo-3.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Disputes | Miami-Dade and Broward<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Facing a Supplier Price Increase? Get Clear Answers Before You Pay or Refuse<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal reviews your supply agreement, purchase terms and the supplier&#x27;s notice, then explains your options for responding to an unexpected price hike. Our office is in Coral Gables, with a second office in Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation or Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A supplier price increase dispute is a disagreement over whether your supplier can charge the new price under your deal. The answer depends on the paperwork, so a Florida supplier price increase dispute attorney starts with the contract, quotes and purchase orders. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm offers a free, confidential first consultation. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact KEW Legal<\/a> to start.<\/p>\n<h2>When Does a Supplier Price Increase Become a Legal Dispute?<\/h2>\n<p>A supplier price increase becomes a legal dispute when you and the supplier disagree about whether the new price is allowed. Common situations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A supplier raises its price in the middle of a contract or order.<\/li>\n<li>A supplier adds a fuel surcharge, freight fee or other charge that was not in the quote.<\/li>\n<li>A supplier refuses to deliver at a price it quoted or confirmed earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is written for owners, operations managers and procurement leads at businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. That includes Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Doral, Brickell and Fort Lauderdale. The answer usually turns on paperwork. That means the signed agreement, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records and emails about price. Gather these before you reply to the supplier, because they show what was promised.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman lawyer reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What KEW Legal Reviews in a Supplier Price Dispute?<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal reviews the price terms and the written record first, then explains your options before any demand goes out. The firm works as outside general counsel for business owners and investors, and it handles vendor and supplier disputes as part of its business contract work. The review usually covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price terms:<\/strong> fixed prices, escalator or adjustment clauses, and any language that leaves price open.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formation:<\/strong> whether a quote was accepted, and whether a purchase order, invoice or acknowledgment changed the deal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change and notice rules:<\/strong> clauses on written changes, notice, termination and assignment. These control whether a one-sided increase binds you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next steps:<\/strong> a written position to the supplier, then talks about a credit, revised pricing or a payment plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escalation:<\/strong> mediation or litigation in Florida courts, when the facts and the contract support it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your own conduct:<\/strong> whether to keep ordering, pay under protest or pause payment. Each choice has legal consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Which Contract Terms Decide the Price Question First?<\/h2>\n<p>The written terms and the way the deal was made usually decide the price question first. Start with these points:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fixed price versus escalator.<\/strong> Some contracts set a fixed price, while others include an escalator clause that allows the price to change. Reading the pricing terms closely shows which approach a contract uses. The wording of any escalator sets its limits.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a> sets this rule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirmations between businesses.<\/strong> Between merchants, a written confirmation can satisfy that writing rule against you. You can prevent that by objecting in writing within 10 days after you receive it, so read every confirmation promptly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conflicting forms.<\/strong> When a supplier&#8217;s invoice or acknowledgment adds different terms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.207.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.207<\/a> decides what happens. Between merchants, added terms generally become part of the deal unless the offer expressly limits acceptance to its terms, they materially alter it, or you object in time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goods, services or both.<\/strong> Florida&#8217;s sale-of-goods rules apply to transactions in goods. In mixed deals, they apply when the goods side predominates. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.102<\/a>. That is why KEW Legal checks this first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Notice Rules and Deadlines Should You Track?<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law expects a buyer to raise a breach promptly, so the clock can start early in a price dispute. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>, a buyer who accepted goods must notify the seller of a breach within a reasonable time after it discovers, or should have discovered, the breach. Otherwise the buyer may be barred from any remedy. The same section says a buyer must pay the contract rate for goods it accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Limitations periods depend on the type of claim. Florida&#8217;s general limitations statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">\u00a7 95.11<\/a>, lists among the actions other than for recovery of real property a legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts. That includes an action for the sale and delivery of goods. Because other periods can apply, check the deadline early.<\/p>\n<p>Many agreements also require written notice and a cure period before a claim can move forward. Keep a dated log of every call, email and invoice about the price change.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does a Supplier Price Dispute Move Forward?<\/h2>\n<p>A supplier price dispute usually moves from review to a written demand, then to negotiation. Mediation or a lawsuit comes only after those steps. You decide whether to move to each stage after it is explained.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> A confidential call covers the supplier, the agreement or quote, the price change and the amount at stake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document collection.<\/strong> You send the contract, quotes, purchase orders, invoices, delivery records and price emails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written review.<\/strong> KEW Legal identifies the clauses that help or limit your position and explains your options in plain language.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A letter sets out your position. Talks may then focus on a credit, revised pricing or a payment plan.<\/li>\n<li>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">\u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must, upon one party&#8217;s request, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless an exception applies, such as a landlord and tenant dispute without a personal injury claim, an action governed by the Florida Small Claims Rules, or an action the parties have agreed to resolve by voluntary trial resolution. Exceptions apply, including actions filed to collect a debt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why Do Business Owners Bring These Matters to KEW Legal?<\/h2>\n<p>Business owners bring supplier disputes to KEW Legal because the firm handles business contracts, vendor disputes and related commercial matters as outside general counsel. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves businesses across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm focuses on business contracts and vendor disputes, commercial leases, partnership disputes, employment issues for employers, and business acquisition, sale and succession.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team includes support staff who help keep documents and deadlines organized.<\/li>\n<li>An outside general counsel relationship lets a business bring supplier, contract and employment questions to one firm. The firm can review those agreements together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-an-office-reviews-contracts-beside-law-books-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A woman writes on contracts at an office desk beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions About Supplier Price Increase Disputes<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a supplier raise its price in the middle of a contract?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer turns on what the agreement says about pricing, adjustments and changes. KEW Legal reviews those terms first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to keep paying the higher price during the dispute?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Withholding payment carries risk. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.709.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.709<\/a>, a seller may recover the price of goods accepted when the buyer fails to pay as it becomes due.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a verbal quote enforceable?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For goods priced at $500 or more, Florida generally requires a signed record. Whether a verbal quote can be enforced depends on the amount and the documents you have.<\/p><\/details><p><strong>Who pays the attorney&#8217;s fees?<\/strong><\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The first consultation with KEW Legal is free, confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If a supplier raised your prices after you signed, or walked away from a quote you relied on, call 305-990-2300 to start a free, confidential consultation with KEW Legal.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Approaches Supplier Price Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract-First Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the words in your agreement: pricing terms, adjustment clauses, notice requirements and any dispute provisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers work with business owners and managers as an ongoing legal resource, not just when a dispute reaches a crisis point.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you weigh negotiation, written objections, renegotiation and formal dispute steps so you can choose the path that fits your business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential Handling<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your business information stays confidential from the first call, and our team keeps you informed at each stage of the matter.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Situations We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid-Contract Increases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supplier raises prices during a fixed-term agreement and points to vague language or an informal email as authority.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surcharges and Fees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel, freight, currency or material surcharges appear on invoices without a clear basis in your contract.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputed Invoices<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are unsure whether to pay the higher amount, pay under protest or hold payment while the terms are reviewed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renewal Negotiations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supplier&#x27;s renewal proposal includes steep increases, and you need to understand your leverage before responding.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Before You Withhold Payment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stopping payment or ignoring a supplier&#x27;s notice can create exposure for your business. 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