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Tag Archives: Business Lawsuits

Deciding to Litigate…Or Not

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

When it comes to business litigation, the issue of whether to litigate or settle or attempt to use an alternative dispute resolution is one that depends on many factors. Small to medium-sized businesses in particular are vulnerable to the damage that a lawsuit can cause. In the event that you suspect a lawsuit from… Read More »

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Dissolving A Partnership In Florida

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

It happens to all of us. You thought you found the right partner, so you took things to the next level and ventured on a new journey together, hoping it would equally benefit both of you. However, things fell apart down the road and you do not see any way that you can continue… Read More »

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The Big Perils of Small Business

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

One of the most important aspects of our economy is the entrepreneurial spirit that creates jobs, expands (and sometimes disrupts) various markets, and services our communities. While the benefits of starting a local business and owning and maintaining a small business are often very significant and rewarding, the costs can be high when legal… Read More »

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Legal Issues surrounding the Ashley Madison Hack

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

A recent data breach of the Ashley Madison website highlights a variety of legal concerns for businesses that are responsible for the safekeeping of confidential consumer information. This is particularly true in the case of Ashley Madison as it is a dating website that caters to people in committed relationships who are looking to… Read More »

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Making the First Move: Declaratory Judgment Actions

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Most people think of lawsuits as straightforward things. One person or company thinks they were wronged by another, and then they sue the alleged wrongdoer. However, real lawsuits are often messier than that. Defendants may have their own grievances with plaintiffs, and they may bring counterclaims or multiple defendants may bring claims against each… Read More »

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The Geography of a Lawsuit Part One: Personal Jurisdiction

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Most people think that issues about the jurisdiction and reach of different courts across the country sounds like a dry topic, and for the most part that intuition is correct. Questions of jurisdiction tend to be more of a tactical and procedural matter for lawyers to worry over, rather than anything business litigation clients… Read More »

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A Business Negotiation Primer

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

People who find themselves involved in litigation often make the mistake of thinking about it like a sport, with each side trying to score points and the judge in the middle watching closely as a referee. However in real life, business litigation often does not look like that. Much of litigation involves posturing and… Read More »

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Dealing with Bad Reviews Online

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Internet review platforms like Yelp have provided a voice for any customer to broadcast their experience with a company to the world at large. While this benefits companies that receive consistently strong reviews, it also allows a small number of dissatisfied customers to do serious damage to a company’s reputation and its bottom line…. Read More »

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When Your Words Come Back to Haunt You: Emails as Evidence

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Emails have become a ubiquitous part of the modern business landscape. They, along with texting and instant messaging, have created a massive textual record of conversations between colleagues that used to happen over the phone or in person, never to be written down. Of course, as with many new technologies, the convenience comes with… Read More »

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Understanding Cease and Desist Letters

By Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig |

Many people picture legal disputes being settled in court, a judge or jury rendering a decision in the case after an extended trial. However, most cases never make it that far. It is much more common for cases to be settled by the litigants in advance of the trial, and even those that do… Read More »

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