A typical client call begins, “You know, someone posted this ridiculous thing about my business on the internet, and now every time someone does a search, it is the first thing that comes up on Google. What can I do?” In my last article, I outlined some of the problems inherent in bringing a defamation lawsuit…

One of the principal reasons businesses incorporate is to shield the personal assets of the owners from the debts of the corporation and to limit the shareholders’ liability from claims against the corporation. This limited liability is a function of the corporation’s status under state business corporation statutes as a distinct legal entity, separate and…

It is a fact of life for every business that a certain percentage of your customers will fail to pay you for your goods or services on the terms you and the customer agreed upon. Although ideally the parties will attempt to resolve a payment dispute in a mutually acceptable way that permits the business…

In my earlier blog about frivolous lawsuits, I mentioned that these actions may be susceptible to dismissal on an accelerated basis by such devices as a motion to dismiss or a motion for summary judgment. While these motions are available to either the plaintiff or defendant, in this article I will focus on its use by…

A common misconception that people unfamiliar with the litigation process share is the belief that a party needs a good faith basis to commence a lawsuit. Many inexperienced clients are absolutely mystified that a litigant can start a lawsuit against them on grounds that they believe are completely devoid of legal or factual merit. This…