Blog
What States Have Commercial Company Venture Laws?
Marketing is an integral part of business for nearly all companies in the modern market. Many companies have merged philanthropic efforts to promote sales. However, the legal nuances of such arrangements can be complex at times. Not all states require nonprofits to...
Data Breach: Who is Liable and How to Protect Yourself
As the consumer marketplace becomes more digital, data breaches and security problems are a significant concern for many companies. These breaches not only tarnish a company’s reputation, but they can also be costly and lead to prolonged legal problems. The cost of...
Types of Cases Represented by Commercial Litigation Attorneys
Every year, between 36% and 53% of U.S. small businesses are sued. At such rates, commercial litigation is a threat no entrepreneur can afford to ignore. Getting sued can cost your business an enormous amount of time and money. In 2018, commercial liability cost the...
Litigation vs. Arbitration: What is the Difference?
Litigation and arbitration are two of the most common types of cases that lawyers file in civil courts. The pandemic has affected both types of court procedures. One-third of respondents to a recent poll found said that their cases were backlogged due to closed...
Legal Terms: What Is an Act of God Clause?
Through the last couple of years, we have certainly been through unpredictable times. Some businesses are more prepared than others to face times like this. For example, last year, Wimbledon had a $141 million payout from their insurance policy because a worldwide...
Is Expediting Arbitration Possible, and Under What Circumstances?
Commercial litigation can be financially and emotionally draining. In order to avoid navigating the legal complexities or many types of commercial litigation, many contracts have provisions that allow for arbitration in the event of a legal dispute. Commercial...
Why You Should Interview Your Commercial Litigation Attorney
Commercial litigation is one of the most complicated and stressful processes any business owner can face. Regardless of the details of the case, securing the services of a professional commercial litigation attorney is almost always required. But unlike other services...
Understanding Contracts to Protect Your Investment
Contracts are an essential part of business and commerce. They can protect your livelihood, your assets, or the financial investments you have made. Contracts are drafted for a variety of reasons, including: Contracts for Services Employment Contracts Vendor Contracts...
Commercial Litigation vs. Commercial Arbitration
Legal disputes can arise for a variety of reasons. Anyone who has required an attorney can tell you how many specialties there are within the legal system. Commercial litigation is one type of legal specialty. It is relatively similar to civil litigation (or the...
How Vulnerable is Your Company to Business Litigation?
If you are a business owner, the threat of litigation is ever-present. How you conduct every aspect of your business dealings could eventually come under legal scrutiny if it is not done correctly and according to applicable laws and regulations. Some common areas...
Determining Unfair Competition
A company partnership’s breakdown can put the ownership, control, and survival of a business at risk. When business relationships are threatened, one partner or another may exit the current company. And in many instances, they go on to form a new company....
Is COVID-19 an Act of God for Contract Purposes?
It is well-recognized that ‘acts of God’ may provide legal justification for a contract's nonperformance. However, defining an act of God for the purposes of contracts has proven to be tricky. There is a fair degree of variability across the states in this country in...