Technology continues evolving and changing at a rapid pace. Right alongside that, the number of cases of commercial litigation that involve technology also continues to grow. Unfair competition laws and other potential issues have sprung up as the law begins to tackle...
A Boston pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $900 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. A former employee of the company brought the lawsuit under the qui tam provisions of the Act. The former employee alleges that the...
The company may face warranty claims if your business manufactures or sells products for distribution or directly as a retail establishment. Under Massachusetts law, manufacturers and sellers of goods warrant that the products work in the manner described for a...
Starting and growing a business is not something many residents of Massachusetts can do on their own. Indeed, even those who have brilliant ideas often need help with capital, operations or something else. Finding a business partner or two can help entrepreneurs turn...
Your business could end up in court for a host of reasons, from a breach of contract claim to a dispute involving one of your competitors. In some instances, business owners head to court due to accusations involving current or former staff members. For example, an...
Business owners should prepare for contract-related disputes. At some point, either party to a contract may cause a breach. During a disagreement, the opposing parties have two options in addition to commercial litigation: mediation and arbitration. These are the...
When running a business, there is a lot of intangible value you create like patents, trade secrets and trademarks. Trademarks are an interesting aspect of a company's value because they do not necessarily result in income but are nonetheless vital to said company's...
Avoiding litigation is one thing that all smart business owners want to do. If you try to tackle commercial litigation, you could face a huge expense and years of a court battle. It also will likely ruin the business relationships tied up in the mess. Instead,...
The American economy allows small businesses and large corporations alike to compete in an industry where the consumer can choose which brand or product they would like to use. Situations may arise, however, that place you in a head-to-head dispute with a competitor...
Facing a lawsuit toward your business can feel like the end of the world at first. But fortunately, you can take steps that will allow you to safeguard your interests and assets in the event of handling commercial litigation matters. While you may want to try...
