A broken contract can cause major setbacks in your business. You might lose money, damage relationships, or miss future opportunities. When you understand the penalties for breaching a contract, you make better decisions and avoid serious consequences. You may owe...
People generally consider lawyers to be highly intelligent. Lawyers have a comprehensive knowledge of the law and can understand the jargon in contracts, statutes and other legal documentation. However, lawyers are not infallible. But there is no excuse for...
When a company issues a product recall, it signals that something significant went wrong. Sometimes the issue can cause serious harm, injury, or financial loss. When many people suffer similar harm from the same defective product, they often band together to file a...
Supply chain problems have affected many industries in recent years. While some delays are understandable, not every excuse should go unchallenged. If a vendor blames supply chain issues for late shipments or missing items, remember that vendors still have...
When you speak with your attorney, you expect your words to stay private. That trust forms the core of the attorney-client relationship. But when an attorney breaks that trust, the effects can be serious—for both you and the attorney. Loss of trust and legal harm A...
Workplace-related class actions provide an important way for employees to address unfair practices or violations of their rights. In Missouri, employees can participate in class actions to pursue justice for issues such as wage theft, discrimination and unsafe working...
A nuclear verdict happens when a jury awards an extremely high amount of money in a lawsuit, often over $10 million. These large payouts usually come from strong emotional appeals, punishment for bad business practices, or a desire to send a message. While they are...
In a class action lawsuit, the lead plaintiff, also known as the class representative, plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of all class members. This individual initiates the lawsuit on behalf of a group who have experienced similar harm, ensuring their...
Intellectual property (IP) theft happens when someone steals another person’s ideas, inventions, or creative work without permission. Businesses lose billions every year from stolen patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Understanding how theft occurs can...
Attorney overbilling happens when a lawyer charges a client more than the actual value of their work. This can be frustrating and unfair, leaving you with unnecessary financial stress. Understanding how overbilling occurs can help you recognize warning signs and avoid...
