Category: Commercial Litigation

A fiduciary duty arises when one party has a special relationship of trust with another. This principle is critical in limited liability companies (LLCs), where members and managers have specific responsibilities to each other and the company. A breach of these fiduciary duties can lead to significant legal disputes, potentially resulting in personal liability for …

In the world of business, disputes are inevitable. Whether they involve contract disagreements, partnership issues, or customer complaints, conflicts can arise at any point. When they do, businesses have several options for resolving the matter. While litigation—the process of taking a dispute to court—is one of the most traditional routes, it is often not the …

Commercial litigation involves a dispute between businesses. Any other business involved in a controversy will likely hire an experienced lawyer to represent its interests, and you should do the same. Commercial litigation can be complex and drawn out; the stakes could not be higher. You should contact an experienced commercial litigation attorney early to provide …

People generally think of expert witnesses in connection with personal injury cases, whether it is an accident reconstruction expert testifying about the cause of the accident or a doctor giving an opinion about the extent of the victim’s injuries.  Expert witnesses have a role in many other types of lawsuits, including commercial litigation.  An attorney …

Private information belonging to nearly 73 million people was recently discovered for sale on the dark web.  They all had one very important aspect in common—they were all customers of AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.  Exposed data included personal identification numbers (PIN) and Social Security numbers, significantly increasing the …

Many people think the trial is the most important part of the commercial litigation process. In actuality, the case will rarely reach the point of a trial. Both parties realize their risk and what they may have to lose, and they would get a settlement before the case goes to a judge or jury. What happens …

A business can face serious legal consequences if found in breach of contract. They may have to pay various damages, even if they did not intend to breach the contract. Sometimes, contractual lawsuits result from disputes between the two parties. A business needs to monitor its actions to reduce the chances of losing a breach …

Commercial litigation is a document-intensive process. The case may turn on evidence in documents that you or the other side hold in your possession. Both sides have a legal obligation to preserve documents in the case. Otherwise, there could be consequences in the litigation. Your documents can contain helpful evidence for your case. They may …

A contract is a legally binding document. In a contract, each party promises to do or not do something. When there is a valid contract, each party has the legal right to enforce it. If they do not believe that the other party is living up to the terms of the agreement, they can file …

The right attorney can make a significant difference in your commercial litigation case. Different attorneys may handle cases in varying ways and may not have the same advocacy skills. While you may not have much time to hire an attorney, you still need to be deliberate. Here are some things to consider when hiring an …