Abuse of process claims arise when the legal process – though proper in form—is used for an improper purpose that is counter to what the judicial system originally intended. Abuse of process claims are frequently…
Many new hires are asked to sign non-compete agreements as part of the terms of their employment. As is true of every contract, non-compete contracts require an offer and consideration to be binding: The offer…
SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP), and anti-SLAPP laws provide important legal protections that work to safeguard public speech and civic participation. They are designed to prevent frivolous lawsuits from silencing critics…
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…