Pet food may not be the industry that you would immediately consider when you hear the phrase "business litigation," but for a few years, two rival pet food companies have been locked in a false advertising lawsuit. Nestle Purina, which makes numerous pet food brands,...
Business Litigation
Movement against non-competes gains steam
As you may have heard, there is a movement by the federal government to roll back non-compete agreements. The White house wants a crackdown on these contracts so that employees have more freedom in their movement if they want to change jobs. This is certainly...
What business structures are available?
Newer businesses and companies are popping up all the time. Some of these businesses are started by people who are brand new to the idea of starting their own business. These entrepreneurs probably have a lot of questions about this new adventure they are starting on,...
The many ways a business legal dispute can happen
When it comes to businesses and disputes, the two go hand in hand. This isn't to say that every business is going to have an avalanche of legal disputes at any given time; but it is to say that businesses need to be prepared for legal disputes when they do arise. A...
On bad faith insurance, and why legal help is critical
Bad faith insurance is a touchy subject for many reasons. It is a complex claim, one that requires the skilled hand of an experienced attorney to ensure that the case is handled properly. But the "touchy" nature of bad faith insurance claims comes from the very nature...
Removing a partner when there is not enough capital for a buyout
There are many ways that a business partnership can fall apart and having a contingency plan for how to treat each partner equitably if that occurs can save both parties massive headaches before they have the opportunity to arise. Even though most individuals...
Preserve a partnership with proper agreements
Often, when forming a new partnership in business, the excitement of a new business leads to partners putting off establishing the correct documentation to define the business relationship. As with many relationships, it can be tricky to know when to define things...
The closely held corporation, and why it can be beneficial
As most people are aware, businesses can either be public or private in nature. When a company goes public, they open up shares for sale that anyone can purchase. This can be very beneficial to a company's growth and bottom line, but it can also present problems....
Experience is a must in employment law cases
Employment law extends far beyond the issues of salary or claims of discrimination, and the manner in which employment litigation is handled makes a big difference in outcome. Experienced employment law professionals know there isn't always one path to what might be...
Complex litigation necessitates legal help
It goes without saying that business law is a complex area that requires skilled and experienced legal representation. There are a lot of very convoluted disputes and issues that can arise when companies are involved in legal battles, so have that experienced counsel...
