While everyone makes mistakes, lawyers must try to avoid errors that could change the outcome of a case. While no lawyer can guarantee a win, the lawyer cannot act recklessly or make mistakes that cost a person his or her case. If an attorney makes a mistake, there...
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Statute of limitations and legal malpractice
When filing a lawsuit, the statute of limitations is an incredibly important point to note. If an attorney fails to honor this time limit, it can cause major issues for the case. Missing the statute of limitations is not fulfilling legal duties and is a common point...
How plaintiffs receive compensation in class actions
A class action lawsuit is a legal proceeding in which a large group collectively sues another party, usually a corporation or business. According to Forbes, class action settlements totaled a record-setting $3.62 billion in 2021. In these cases, the group divides the...
How do service marks and trademarks differ?
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...
What is a lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit?
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...
What areas of law have the most risk of malpractice claims?
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....
3 popular methods of resolving business disputes
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...
What is investment “churning” and what are the consequences?
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...
What you need to know about commercial litigation
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...
How are arbitration and mediation different?
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...