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A business owner may face a lawsuit during the course of their business due to disgruntled employees, unsatisfied customers, or competitors. Common business lawsuits involve partnership disputes, contract disputes, employment litigation, insurance coverage, and...
The health of a company can be jeopardized due to litigation between majority and minority shareholders. The shareholders holding most shares in the corporation are called majority shareholders while minority shareholders own less than 50 percent of the company’s...
A court may order a party to conduct a specific action or prohibit it through an injunction. An injunction is an equitable remedy. The party who requests an injunction must indicate that there are no other legal remedies available. Courts, when issuing injunctions,...
Often, disappointment over how a will is drawn or distributed to heirs is cause for disputes in complex trusts. Trust administration includes navigating sensitive family dynamics, further complicating resolution of disputes. The disappointed heirs may not be able to...
Wawa, the operator of over 850 convenience stores, is facing a potential class action lawsuit over consumer data breach. Wawa is accused of failing to adequately prevent hackers from installing malware on its computer systems. Currently, there are several lawsuits...
Litigation involving defective construction includes failed construction projects or deficiencies in the design or engineering of buildings and other construction. When an apartment building has plumbing issues or a bridge collapses, the ensuing litigation involves...
Upon the death of an individual, their property and assets are usually disposed according to their wishes in their will. Occasionally, the way the assets and property were distributed may be contested. For a will to be valid, the testator must have testamentary...
Defective products cause harm and injuries to millions of consumers daily. Consumers who have been injured by a defective product may have product liability claims against the manufacturer of the product. The following are three broad categories of product liability...
It is a stressful experience if your company has a lawsuit brought against it, but it is not an impossible situation. Knowing what to expect during the legal process can help alleviate some of the fear and anxiety that accompanies being sued. Consulting with an...
Often, organizations will be faced with a decision of whether to rely on outside counsel as opposed to in-house counsel concerning legal matters. Deciding on hiring outside counsel may not be feasible for every legal issue. However, certain legal matters may be...
