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...
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident
Most drivers are taught how to deal with car accidents while learning to drive a car. If you are in a collision with another vehicle while driving a car, you very likely know what to do immediately afterward. But what if you are riding a bicycle and get into an accident?...
Most Common Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice may seem pretty common, but thankfully, most doctors, nurses, and hospitals follow the guidelines of their profession pretty well. They may make mistakes, but those mistakes are generally not due to negligence.
Nevertheless, when medical malpractice does occur, the following are some of its most...
Top 5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured due to the negligence of another party, you are presumably eligible to receive compensation for those injuries. While there are several ways to obtain such payment, you are often more likely to acquire higher compensation if you enlist the services of a personal injury lawyer.
5 Shareholder Agreement Mistakes Not To Do
Perhaps one of the most important pieces of advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners is to ensure that everything is put in writing. Contracts and agreements are essential to protecting yourself and your business interests against future uncertainties.
Unfortunately, the excitement of starting a new business with others...