Category Archives: Commercial Litigation
What Does A Home Seller Have To Disclose?
In a hot business market, many people are looking to buy and sell homes, or fix up older homes and flip them for profit. Selling homes can be big business. But it can also lead to big legal problems, as the sale of a home involves a complex set of laws, including questions of… Read More »
THC Makers, Candy Manufacturers, Fight Over Intellectual Property Infringement
If you made or created a food product, you would probably know better than to design your packaging exactly like a Snickers Bar, a Doritos Bag, a Nestle candy bar or some other well known and protected brand. But in the rising THC industry, many companies have done just that, leading to copyright and… Read More »
What Is The “Family Member” Evidentiary Presumption?
Nobody relishes the idea of suing family members. But families aren’t perfect, and they often are involved in business transitions or contracts with each other, and sometimes, family relations get hostile. If you are in the unfortunate situation of having to sue a family member, or you are being sued by a family member,… Read More »
Drafting An Enforceable And Legal Security Agreement
The business of lending can be a profitable one, but as everybody knows with lending comes the risk of not being paid back. That risk can often be minimized by securing property, but securing property the right way and the way the law requires is an absolute necessity. Why Secure Any Property? The benefit… Read More »
What Is Accord And Satisfaction?
Let’s say that someone owes you money. They agree to that. What they don’t agree to, is how much they owe. They send to you the part of the debt that they feel is legitimate and owed. You, of course, take what they have offered, and you prepare to file a lawsuit to collect… Read More »
Someone Who Owes You Money Files For Bankruptcy – What Do You Do Now?
Your company may not be near bankruptcy, or even thinking about bankruptcy. But then it happens—a company or person you are suing files for bankruptcy. What do you do now? Bankruptcy Happens If a company or person doesn’t pay you, or you have a contractual dispute with a company that you are suing, it’s… Read More »
False Advertising Claims Are Becoming More Common
Your business does things the right way. By the book. With honesty. You can’t imagine that your business would ever be hit with a false advertising lawsuit, either by a private citizen or by a government agency. But more and more, false advertising claims are becoming common, and your business can learn something from… Read More »
Health Tech Companies Must Comply With Data Breach Laws
We love devices to tell us about our health. From fitness and heart rate monitors, to watches that give us oxygen blood levels and EKGs, the future is health information at our fingerprints. But if you thought a data breach intercepting our bank account information was bad, what about a data breach with these… Read More »
Successor Or Alter Ego Company? It Makes A Difference
So your company didn’t do well. Maybe it closed, you liquidated it, or filed for bankruptcy. But you’re convinced that if you can do it again, and do it the right way, things can be different this time. Should you start what is known as a successor company? Successor Companies A successor company is… Read More »
Crowdfunding: What Is It, And Is It Legal?
Let’s face it: Raising money and finding investors can be difficult. Many investors will want some stake in your business, which creates its own set of legal hurdles and impracticalities. But what about crowdfunding? What is it, and is it something that’s right for your business? The Benefits of Crowdfunding Crowdfunding allows your company… Read More »
