Under all circumstances, an untimely death is devastating.  It can leave remaining family members in a highly emotional and fragile state, impacting them financially and legally.  To seek recourse, surviving members may seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. To cut down on a number of frivolous lawsuits, in recent... read more →

International trade represents unparalleled opportunities like never before.  But with those opportunities come a set of barriers that must be overcome to enjoy the benefits of an international marketplace. Of these, legal issues can be the most daunting.  Globalization and its challenges are a real concern for many firms both... read more →

Expert witnesses can bring a tremendous boost of credibility to courtroom arguments for a plaintiff or for a defense.  That’s why it is vital to choose a top expert witness and use them appropriately for a particular case and legal issue. Here are some things to consider when choosing an... read more →

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... read more →

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... read more →

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... read more →

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... read more →

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... read more →

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... read more →

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. ... read more →