A Dragonetti claim is a legal charge against an individual or business accusing them of pursuing legal action without probable cause. The theory that drives the claim is the belief that the original legal action…
Nobody wants to think about a partnership breaking up – it can significantly disrupt a business and have both financial and emotional impacts as well. Though it is undoubtedly easier to hope that it never…
Family-owned businesses represent a wonderful legacy, but they also face unique challenges. When the personal and professional overlap, conflicts in one area can affect the other. If the issue is not addressed effectively, there’s real…
Filing for an injunction is one of the most powerful tools available to prevent ongoing or imminent harm, and this is as true when it comes to enforcing environmental regulations as in any other application. …
Liquidated damages are predetermined amounts of compensation outlined in contracts to address the possibility of a breach on the part of one of the parties to the agreement. They are meant to pay for the…
Even before the pandemic, remote work was significantly changing workplace dynamics. One of the most troubling ways for businesses is the challenge that having employees out of physical sign can impact the enforcement of non-solicitation…
There are many reasons why employers feel they need to monitor their employees’ activities, and technological advances in recent years have made doing so easier than ever before. From monitoring email and internet usage to…
The most basic purpose of the courts is to right wrongs, but achieving that goal is sometimes complicated by malicious misuse of the system. The challenge for judges lies in preserving legitimate access to justice…
Accounting malpractice describes professional negligence, errors, or misconduct by an accountant or accounting firm that results in financial harm to their client or other parties. Generally defined as when an accountant fails to meet the…
Disputes over commission and bonus payments are among the most daunting challenges that arise between businesses and their employees or contractors. They are usually the result of miscommunication, though they are occasionally related to financial…