Business & Commercial Litigation

Contracts are the backbone -- and lifeblood -- of most business agreements. They make sure that all parties involved understand their obligations (and the penalties for failure). Unfortunately, failures can and will happen. When one party doesn't uphold their end of a...

Financial statements and documents can be vital when running a business, providing essential information about how operations are doing. These papers could go through your desk without much trouble, but sometimes, they can serve as warnings of fraudulent activities....

We recently discussed how a conflict of interest can be an example of legal malpractice. If your lawyer is representing you against someone else and you later find out that those two have an existing relationship, it may be a conflict of interests that makes you...

There are many potential ways that legal malpractice can take place, and one of them is when the attorney has a conflict of interest. They should always be putting their client’s best interests first. However, if there is a conflict in this area, it may raise...

A breach of contract by a business partner can be a costly and disruptive event. Contracts are designed to outline expectations and obligations, providing both parties with a legal framework to protect their interests. However, contract breaches can still happen,...

A business partnership can be a highly beneficial arrangement. It means that more than one party shoulders the responsibility of managing finances, team members, client relations and much more.  That being said, a partnership is only beneficial when partners get...

The Latin verb tortum, from which the English term "tort" originates, means to distort, wring or cause to become crooked. The foundation of tort law is the notion that individuals are responsible for the repercussions of their conduct, whether deliberate or...

You probably hear the phrase “conditions and warranties” in relation to contracts all the time – but do you know what they really mean? While people tend to use the terms interchangeably, they actually have distinctly different legal meanings and implications. ...

If you run a business, you may be very familiar with the reality that the solicitation of customers or employees by former employees or competitors can harm a company’s standing in the marketplace. This is a serious concern, among industries ranging from B2B marketing...

Business partnerships can help people capitalize on the resources they have and access resources that they have not yet acquired. For example, one partner may have industry connections or a very innovative concept, but they may need support from someone who has...