Partnership disputes can arise for any number of reasons and can seriously disrupt business operations. One of the trickiest situations is a deadlock. These standstill situations are surprisingly common, especially in businesses owned and run by friends and family. If not handled carefully, they can cause a company to fall apart.
Product Liability Litigation: Holding Manufacturers Accountable in New York Courts
When a company produces a defective product that causes injury, the consequences can be devastating. Injured consumers can be left with debilitating physical pain, emotional distress, and mounting medical bills in the aftermath.
Fortunately, New York has laws that enable you to seek compensation for any losses you might...
Managing Payment Disputes in Construction Projects: Legal Options for Contractors
As a contractor, helping others build their dream home or construct a striking new piece of architecture for the public to enjoy is an exciting and rewarding experience. But payment disputes can easily complicate your career, especially when they result in construction delays, frustrated clients, and unexpected expenses. Filing a lawsuit is...
Dog Bite Laws in New York: Rights and Remedies for Victims
Owning a pet, especially one as involved in your life as a dog, is often one of life’s great pleasures and responsibilities. But if you’ve been bitten by one in New York, you may be wondering whether the state’s dog-bite laws protect you.
The answer is probably yes, but...
Cybersecurity Breaches and Commercial Litigation: Legal Responses
Cybercrime rates are on the rise throughout the U.S. As many as 80% of U.S. businesses say they have been hacked at some point. Simultaneously, the cost of mitigating a data breach keeps climbing. Worldwide, the average price of cleaning up after a breach has reached $4.45 million. In the...
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Commercial Dispute Cases
Commercial dispute cases can cover a variety of issues, from the simple to the complex. And the volume and intricacy of the evidence involved in these cases are often directly related to the complexity of the issues being disputed themselves. As such, having a reliable attorney in your corner and expert...
Legal Risks in E-Commerce and Addressing Disputes in Online Business
These days, it seems like everyone in the world is engaging in e-commerce. The dry cleaners you have been using for years may suddenly accept Bitcoin as a form of payment. Similarly, the family-owned pharmacy down the street may have created a website to allow people to make purchases online and pick...
Class Action Lawsuits in Commercial Litigation: What Business Owners Should Know
Liability is a serious concern for any business owner. If your business negligently harms someone, you could be the target of a personal injury lawsuit. Such a lawsuit could be crippling even for large businesses. For small businesses, it could be a death knell.
As bad as a...
Insurance Coverage Disputes in Commercial Litigation
Insurance coverage is essential in any business. Smaller businesses, in particular, often start with a Business Owner’s Policy that provides blanket coverage for common occurrences like losses, property damage, and lawsuits.
Depending on the size and type of business you have, you might also carry insurance specifically for things...
The Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Commercial Cases
Commercial lawsuits between businesses and consumers, vendors, suppliers, competitors, or other organizations can be lengthy and expensive. They can interrupt business operations, impact productivity, and damage a company’s reputation.
Regardless of the type of dispute, going to court is often the worst-case scenario. However, there are other options. If...