Category Archives: Business Litigation
How to Handle an ADA Lawsuit
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects disabled workers and customers by requiring businesses to comply with certain minimum standards of accessibility. ADA requirements can range from requiring wheelchair ramps and elevators to hyper-specific requirements concerning how far from the toilet the toilet paper roll can be attached in… Read More »
Why Fine Print Matters in Commercial Contracts
When entering into a commercial contract, it can be tempting to simply jump to the meat of the agreement: How much am I paying (or getting paid), and what exactly am I paying for (or being paid to do). Every contract includes many additional provisions, however, that govern the legal relationship between the parties… Read More »
Will an Upcoming SCOTUS Ruling Change the Way Business Is Done on the Internet?
Do you run a business online? The internet is a convenient place to distribute your goods and services, building a healthy customer base for business. Depending on what state you live in, you may not need to calculate taxes on some of those online orders. However, a case being examined by the Supreme Court… Read More »
How to Have a Good Relationship with Your Business Partner
One key aspect of entrepreneurship involves creating and maintaining business partnerships and relationships. Every individual has their own strengths and skills that they can uniquely bring to the table of a business. This is why having a good and secure relationship with your business partners is crucial to having a successful business. Just like… Read More »
Why Do Employees Sue Their Employers?
It takes hard work to establish a successful business. You have to set up a viable business model, manage connections to suppliers, and deliver a product to your customer base. You must do this in order to turn a profit. However, there are many obstacles on the road to getting your business to profitability…. Read More »
Gabrielle Union’s Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against BET
The future of BET’s top-rated show Being Mary Jane is unclear as its star Gabrielle Union has filed a $3 million breach of contract action against the network and the production company responsible for producing the show. Union, who also has a thriving film career in addition to her work on Being Mary Jane,… Read More »
Tips For Mitigating Risks From a Business Litigation Attorney
Running a business is no easy task. From contract disputes to employment issues, businesses face the risk of lawsuits every day. No matter how diligent you are in your affairs, litigation is often an inevitable reality of today’s corporate climate. Hiring an experienced business litigation attorney to handle your legal issues when they arise… Read More »
Business Litigation: 5 Ways to Protect My Business When Hiring an Independent Contractor
Independent contractors are workers who are not regular employees but who are hired on a temporary basis such as for a particular project or assignment. They are also referred to as consultants or freelance workers. They often have special expertise in operating software, possess unique organizational skills that they can impart to your regular… Read More »
Business Litigation News: California Company Sued over Arsenic in Wine
If you’re a wine fan, or a Trader Joe’s fan, you’ve heard of the (in)famous “two buck chuck,” the loving nickname for Charles Shaw wines sold at the popular grocery store. Unfortunately for you two buck chuck fans, there’s been a lot of buzz around reports that some inexpensive California wines have been found… Read More »
My Business Partner Owes Me Money
“Honesty is the best policy . . . when there is money in it.” – Mark Twain Clearly, not everyone is honest with money matters. When it comes to a current or former business partner, there are specific steps to take in the attempt to recover money owed. The Contract The first and most… Read More »
