Shareholders, it’s often said, are ultimately the owners of a corporation, so it might seem odd that they’d ever file a lawsuit against that corporation or their fellow shareholders.Still, such legal disputes between shareholders are surprisingly common....
We all have the capacity to make mistakes in our jobs -- even attorneys. When does that error rise to the level of legal malpractice?Several factors go into determining whether a client should sue a lawyer for malpractice. They start with three basics. The first is...
As an entrepreneur setting up your business, you undoubtedly have amazing ideas that you've been thinking about for years having to do with your product, your logo and your slogan. You can't wait to put it all into place.But before you do, it's best to make sure you...
A Massachusetts law firm is back in the news, now that the state's Court of Appeals has ruled that a legal malpractice case against the firm can go forward.The head of the Gloucester law firm and one of its attorneys have been named in the claim from a man who...
Entrepreneurs who want to run their own business might prefer buying a franchise instead of starting their own companies.Franchises offer numerous benefits: a proven blueprint to follow to run a successful business, brand recognition, a better chance of success, help...
You attorney is supposed to be your advocate and someone who gives you the edge in a court room. Many people hire an attorney when they are facing legal trouble and need expert guidance to resolve the situation as favorably as possible. When your attorney takes...
If your employer is keeping you on the job but not paying you overtime, if you're not being paid your state's minimum wage or if you're not receiving meal breaks, you could have a case of violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).At your company, you're...
Banking giant JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $5 million to male employees who entered a class action lawsuit because they weren't given the same paid leave women received to care for newborns.It has not been revealed how many men will share in the settlement, but...
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to be on your side. When your interests are at risk, you count on your counsel to fight for you, defend your rights and represent your wishes.However, in some cases, you might determine that your lawyer has a conflict of...
How might an individual who has suffered personal injury owing to third-party negligence proceed if the would-be defendant is a huge and deep-pocketed corporation?That person can of course file a lawsuit on his or her individual behalf, but that effort might involve...
