When groups of individuals suffer losses or damage as the result of company or organization negligence, they often form a class-action lawsuit as a means to recover their damages. Cornell Law School notes that some larger class-action suits often choose...
Mistakes by legal professionals do occur, but not all of them constitute legal malpractice. There are certain factors that make a malpractice claim, and one of them is that the client suffered some sort of harm as a result. If you are wondering if an attorney made a...
According to the Survey of Income and Program Participation, over 54 million Americans have a disability. As an employer, you have a responsibility to ensure that your business adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This federal law prohibits...
Whether you want to start a class action lawsuit or have uncertainty about joining a class action case, it is essential to develop a comprehensive understanding of your options and how the process works. Additionally, you should review the advantages of a class action...
When you own and operate a Missouri business, the chances of that business facing a lawsuit at the hands of a current or former employee are high. While a business dispute has the potential to cost your business quite a lot of time and money, there are certain...
Every individual owning shares of a company has rights as a shareholder, with those owning significant numbers of shares holding particular sway over decision-making processes. When shareholders come together, it is nearly inevitable that there will be a difference in...
It is not uncommon to get emails or other notices that you are eligible to be a part of a class action lawsuit. You may even have received payment or other benefits from being a part of such action. But do you understand the point of a class action lawsuit? Why would...
As a business owner, you have poured time, energy and money into every facet of your business. No matter how much you plan and strategize for company success, you may not see a possibly damaging and common hurdle on the horizon in the form of a business dispute....
A franchise agreement describes how the franchisee will operate a franchise location and the obligations of the franchisor and the franchisee. Like any business contract, it is possible that disputes between the signatories to the contract will occur. In the event of...
If you feel you have a claim for malpractice against an attorney, you may find out that his or her insurance coverage limits could impact your case. While you certainly have the right to ask for everything owed to you due to the negligence of the lawyer, it may be...
