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One of the most stressful aspects of running a business is the risk of getting involved in a dispute that leads to litigation. Litigation takes time away from key business operations and can also result in financial losses. The direct costs of business litigation tend to be significant, and there… Continued

Whether you’re a startup venture or a seasoned company, carefully maintaining your brand, keeping patents safe, and otherwise protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential. Often, companies think that investing in IP safety is just not as important as other business operations, but IP issues can quickly escalate and put your… Continued

No matter how frivolous a lawsuit against your company is, it can cost you significant amounts of time and money to resolve the problem. Fortunately, insurance coverage can help you avoid some of the worst consequences of litigation, allowing you to continue providing the products and services for which your… Continued

As a business owner, you want all of your clients and customers to be satisfied — and to keep coming back. So, when you learn that you’ve been sued by a customer or client, it can be devastating on a number of levels. You might feel as though you’ve failed… Continued

The world of commercial litigation is a complex (and often frustrating) one. In the business world, many serious contract disputes and other disagreements need to be resolved in the courtroom. Fortunately, not every business dispute has to result in litigation — there are several alternative dispute resolution options you may… Continued

Business litigation doesn’t happen overnight. It takes many steps to complete; often, one of those steps is a deposition, which is a meeting before a trial. Just like you would in a courtroom, you swear to tell the truth. Then, your attorney and the other party’s attorney have the opportunity… Continued

Commercial litigation is rarely a simple process, but some cases are much more complicated than others. Complex commercial litigation is essentially business litigation that comes with significant complicating factors. That often means it involves very large transactions, contracts with several parties involved, or very intricate concepts that can be hard… Continued

Protecting trade secrets is a bit more difficult than protecting your business’s patents and copyrights — after all, trade secrets are, by definition, secret. While you can identify and document your trade secrets within your organization, you can’t publicly outline them like you would in a patent. Instead, you must… Continued

Dealing with litigation as a business owner can be a logistical nightmare. Between spending money on attorney’s fees, taking the time to appear in court, and suffering potential damage to your company’s reputation, this process can significantly hinder your ability to run your business. When it comes to avoiding the… Continued

In an ideal world, you’d be able to seamlessly navigate the business world without having to worry about running into stressful, costly, and time-consuming disputes. However, in the real world, business disputes are inevitable — and the way you handle them can shape your business’s future. Many disputes are resolved… Continued