Does Your Business Have a Litigation Readiness Plan? While the nation's economy continues to improve, the landscape for corporate lawsuits does not appear ready for change. Indeed, the number of pending cases may decrease over course of 2016 given a continued emphasis...
Despite what they may say about litigation, companies do not want to be dragged kicking and screaming to into lawsuits; especially when they believe that the suit is an organized form of bullying or exploitation. Nevertheless, in today’s business climate, this...
If you are creating a brand through a start-up company, customer lists and feedback are nearly as valuable as your offerings. After all, knowing how your customers think, shop and react to new products are essential to remaining relevant in the marketplace. Suffice it...
In a business partnership, there are many decisions to make. Some of these decisions can have big financial implications for a business, and thus major ramifications for all of the partners.Among these are decisions related to contractors. This includes decisions on...
While the old adage "you're not doing well in business until you get sued" may have lost some of its luster in today's economy, the specter of a lawsuit is something entrepreneurs and business owners should never dismiss out of hand. To some, a lawsuit is more than...
In today’s marketplace, competition among burger chains involves more than just McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. Upstart chains such as Smashburger, Shake Shack and Burger Burger are providing stiff competition to fast food stalwarts. Like other...
In the course of litigation, one thing is certain: discovery. This is the process of gathering information from opposing parties (or specifically related third parties) to identify or resolve issues in the case. Sometimes discovery will consist of written...
In prior posts, we have highlighted why it is important for companies to protect proprietary information, as such data can be vital to the success of a business. It also can have legal implications because of how negligent perseveration of private information,...
We have all heard about family squabbles that spill over into the business world, however they often are reflected in soap operas. If you are a fan of “The Young and The Restless” or “Dallas” you can empathize with the struggles over...
It is not uncommon for small businesses and corporations to enter into agreements that have jury waiver provisions that may apply in the event an aggrieved party files a lawsuit. These provisions are arguably as common as arbitration or mediation requirements. After...