A lawsuit can be a hugely stressful situation for the parties involved, especially when it drains attention and resources from a business. While the U.S. has rules regarding double-jeopardy and not getting a second bite at the apple, it can easily seem like the legal process is never-ending and appeals go on forever. So when,…
Unfortunately, trusted employees to whom you have given responsibility and authority to manage finances, sometimes choose to embezzle funds. They often have what they feel to be good reasons for their actions and even intend to pay the money back, eventually. It may have started small, a twenty from petty cash here to cover their…
Shareholder lawsuits are a common source of litigation for corporations, particularly those who have large numbers of shareholders that are not actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. Shareholders have certain rights to information about the business and, if there is a liquidation, purchase, or bankruptcy, they have some rights to the proceeds…
Employee handbooks may seem like a trivial document, but working with a lawyer to put one together is key. As your organization grows, you’ll also want to regularly update your handbook because when employee litigation happens, your handbook can become a key piece of evidence. Your handbook, ideally, becomes the first place lawyers and judges…
Certain types of business litigation focus on the value of the business, and sometimes even the value of the business before and after specific events. Litigation between partners of a business, divorce proceedings, litigation about harm due to supplier issues, and other situations have as a key piece of evidence the value of the business.…
When you own property, you probably feel strongly about how you should be allowed to use the property. You also feel strongly about how your neighbors use their property since their use can significantly impact the value and enjoyment you get from what you own. Determining where one person’s rights end and another’s begins is…
Businesses are run off contracts. These range from agreements to rent a building, non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, licensing agreements, supplier agreements, and many, many more. So it’s important to be clear on who has the authority to bind the company to a contract and the extent of their authority to do so. Business Contract Basics…
While you might expect to receive a subpoena if you’re a party to a lawsuit, you may be surprised when you receive one out of the blue. However, subpoena’s are often used to collect information related to a lawsuit from others who may have access to relevant information Subpoena to Appear and Testify If you…
There are two types of witnesses that frequently appear in a trial: fact witnesses and expert witnesses. A fact witness speaks to their firsthand knowledge of a specific event. An expert witness, on the other hand, offers their opinion on the information based on their specific expertise in a certain area. Experts are often used…
If you’re involved in a lawsuit, you may wonder about settling the dispute before it moves forward. There are a number of good reasons to settle as well as reasons to litigate, so before making any decision, make sure you talk to your business litigation attorney about the specific facts of your case. However, as…