"Divorce" is a standard part of family law, pertaining to a couple who wants to end their marriage. Business divorce, on the other hand, is a professional split between two or more co-owners. As with the familial marriage, a business divorce is a legal process where...
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Business Litigation
Infringement claims require copyright registration
A work of creative authorship traditionally enjoyed copyright protection if it was an original work and it was fixed in a “tangible medium of expression.” However, the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 ruled that Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp v. Wall-Street.com, LLC,...
Actions to take and not take with business litigation
Facing business litigation can be daunting, regardless of whether you are the plaintiff or defendant. Still, how a business handles a dispute and prepares for litigation can factor into the outcome of their case. Below are some do’s and don’ts businesses can employ...
Tips for navigating shareholder disputes
Disputes among business shareholders may be unavoidable. These disagreements happen for various reasons, such as profit distribution, company direction or management decisions. A fair and reasonable solution should be the desired outcome, but it can take a lot of...
5 Types of Business Litigation Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
Entrepreneurs tend to think of themselves as outside-the-box or creative thinkers. This thinking can translate into a fresh approach to an established market, creating a new demand for a product, or innovating in some other way. Any business can have legal issues or...
3 ways owners can reduce their personal risks related to a business
For most entrepreneurs, the goal of starting a business is to become their own bosses and to increase their overall income. However, starting a business is expensive and risky. Aspiring business owners may have an excellent idea but may take questionable steps in the...
Is it time to sue a supplier?
Businesses are often built upon a foundation of strong contract agreements with partners outside the company, such as suppliers and vendors. Perhaps the supplier is hard to work with, but they offer quality hard to find products necessary for running a business....
Common misconceptions about business litigation
Most business owners and executives, much like the general public, would prefer to stay out of the courtroom whenever possible. Sometimes, even those who would benefit from having a judge intervene on their behalf in a business dispute will put off taking a matter to...
You can fight a breach of contract lawsuit
Smart and savvy businesses weigh various factors before entering into agreements with others. Despite a vigorous vetting process between them, one may accuse the other of breach of contract and take it further by filing a lawsuit seeking damages. Still, the defendant...
Standard lawsuit options for shareholders
Shareholders have their reasons for investing in companies. Typically, they hope to make money, believe in the public company's products, and trust the corporate leadership to perform their duties. Buying ownership in the company also gains legal rights and...