Building a business involves more than supplying products and delivering orders. Success also requires creating a memorable brand. A company may use a service mark or a trademark to protect its brand image. What service marks and trademarks do A service mark is a type...
While it certainly is possible for a business to injure only one individual, corporations routinely cause damage to hundreds, thousands or even millions of Americans. Rather than having each injured person go through separate litigation, class-action lawsuits allow...
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney acts in a way that is outside the scope of his or her professional duty or otherwise fails to conduct him or herself in an ethical way. It does not occur simply because a client is unhappy with the outcome of his or her case....
Most Missouri business owners face one or more business disputes during their careers, and while some of these disputes may prove easy to rectify, others may take quite a bit of time and money away from your business’s day-to-day operations. Many people embroiled in...
No doubt you have certain goals in mind if you own stocks and bonds. You may also have mutual funds and annuities in your portfolio. You may not engage in frequent buying and selling, a stance that might lead to the practice of churning. What is this and what are the...
Commercial litigation is a complex issue. If you find yourself in this situation, you might feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Here is a guide to help you get through your commercial litigation case. What is commercial litigation? Commercial litigation involves all...
There are multiple ways to settle a business dispute. The most well-known way is traditional litigation, but this is not the only option. Many businesses opt for either mediation or arbitration when faced with disputes. In many cases, mediation and arbitration can...
If something has caused you to suffer a serious physical or financial injury, chances are good that others also have sustained similar injuries. According to the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, a class-action lawsuit allows one plaintiff or a small...
It can be exceedingly difficult to start and operate a business venture without some assistance. Setting up a business partnership allows you to take advantage of the skills, knowledge and even capital of others. For that reason, it is not hard to see why business...
People usually associate class action lawsuits with consumer protection, exposure to a toxic chemical or product liability. However, medical malpractice may also fall under a class action lawsuit category. A class action lawsuit is possible if multiple people suffer...
