4 factors in a breach of fiduciary duty claim If your organization has shareholders, it is common that a dispute will arise. There are many complexities to making sure shareholders are happy, from making the…
The Broad Scope of Business Litigation Litigation is a major part of any type of business engagement. It is an essential part of protecting the best interests of a company, intellectual property, invested time and…
Boilerplate: Attorney Fee Provisions As we often mention, sometimes the costs of going to court outway the benefits of the desired outcome. This is especially true as attorney fees are rarely recoverable unless required by…
Boilerplate Provisions: Choice of Law Boilerplate provisions are the standard legal provisions found at the end of a contract. These provisions are critical, even though most people tend to overlook the fine print of a…
What Is Defamation? Some of the most high-profile defamation suits come out of Hollywood. Celebrities are always suing tabloids for printing harmful information about them. But what exactly constitutes defamation? Defamation is not as simple…
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes as a Business Owner While we may want to avoid conflict wherever possible, it is an inevitable part of running a business. You may bump heads with business partners who…
What Should I Do When I’ve Been Sued? Being served with a lawsuit summons can be surprising and distressing, however, it is vital that you act quickly to prevent violation of any court deadlines. Below…
Protect Yourself When a Lawsuit is Coming When a lawsuit is on the horizon or you are fearful of being sued, you need to move quickly to protect yourself and, by extension, any evidence that…
Avoid Business Litigation by Retaining an Attorney There are many reasons for a business owner to choose not to hire a lawyer. They may not be able to afford it or think it’s not worth…
