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How the Supreme Court decides what cases to hear

If your case is significant enough, your lawyer may decide to seek an appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court.  Bear in mind, though; the Supreme Court will only hear certain types of cases.  And this will happen after you have exhausted other legal courses of action. Those actions start with the filing of a lawsuit in a local, state or…

Understanding the burden of proof in shareholder litigation

Executives of publicly traded companies have a duty to provide transparency and to make every attempt to provide a reasonable rate of return for their shareholders. In a tumultuous business environment, that can create issues that put executives at odds with each other, the public, regulators, and shareholders.  They are accountable to all those parties while maintaining their effort to…

Understanding the types of damages involved with serious injuries

If you are involved in an incident where someone is seriously injured, it’s almost a sure thing that legal actions seeking compensation will follow at some point.  Lawyers representing parties involved in serious injury cases are charged with either minimizing the amount of damages a plaintiff can collect, or maximizing the award, which can come in many forms. The exact…

Understanding the basics of securities fraud

Securities fraud is a white-collar crime that can encompass a variety of investments such as stocks, bank notes, bonds, investment contracts, and more.  It takes place when an individual, company or an organization buys, sells, or trades one of these instruments under false pretenses. Specifically, those false pretenses can include the following: Insider trading – If a person is associated…

Finding value with a real estate lawyer

For many people, real estate represents the most significant transaction they will ever be involved in.  Whether it is a residential transaction or a commercial transaction, the details are numerous, and every single one of them needs to be addressed to ensure a smooth transaction takes place. Unless you make your living in the real estate industry, the documents can…

Legal issues to consider in a Merger and Acquisition transaction.

Mergers and acquisitions take place for a number of reasons, from creating an economy of scale by combining operations, to product and service diversification, to capturing an increased market share, and many others. From a legal standpoint, there are several things to consider that will require an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer.  The most basic of these is how the…

Common issues in insurance coverage disputes

Lawyers who represent both plaintiffs and defendants in insurance coverage disputes face several possible sticking points when it comes to issues that could create an adversarial atmosphere which could further hinder resolutions to a claim. Discovery – Many discovery requests can be unnecessary and counter-productive because they are unduly burdensome.  By putting pressure on one side or the other, it…

How to select a good bankruptcy attorney

Unfortunately, sometimes bad things happen to good people.  That holds true whether it’s in a person’s private life or their business life.  And one of the unpleasant issues a person or a business owner might face is the prospect of filing for bankruptcy. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly, nor is it a process that you should…

The rise of legal issues in e-commerce

Many of the same disputes that take place in a traditional business setting also take place in a digital business setting.  However, while the rise in e-commerce has been dramatic and shows no signs of slowing down, there are many issues that are also unique to the online world. Technology, e-commerce and social media have created a new breed of…

How to find the right dispute resolution lawyer

Disputes in the business world are common.  Many times, the parties involved can work things out between themselves.  But many times, they can’t. When both sides become “stuck” they will need to turn to professional, outside help.  Sometimes that involves a mediator, but most of the time, they turn to a dispute resolution lawyer for help. There are many skilled…