Business Disputes Blog

When “First to Market” Isn’t a Legal Claim Vericool World LLC v. Igloo Products Corp., 2026 WL 1239879 (9th Cir. 2026) When a company claims it was the “first” to introduce a product, that statement might seem like harmless marketing, but it can spark a legal fight with a competitor who says they actually got […]

Dreamworks Motorsports, Inc. v. Jonathan Klein 2026 WL 837544 (4th Cir. 2026) Removing a state-court case to federal court after the one-year diversity deadline is risky, and Dreamworks Motorsports, Inc. v. Jonathan Klein shows that an unsuccessful attempt can leave the removing party paying the other side’s fees. Dreamworks originally sued Klein in North Carolina […]

Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP v. Advantage Capital Holdings LLC 2026 WL 796177 (4th Cir. 2026) When a lender is trying to collect on a defaulted loan, it may be tempting to freeze every related party’s assets before judgment. However, this Second Circuit decision is a reminder that equity has limits. In Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP […]

  The Ninth Circuit makes clear that courts will treat product descriptions as enforceable commitments, and that failing to challenge damages at the right time can lock in a seven-figure judgment. Bluemar Promotions, LLC v. Vonnic, Inc. (9th Cir. Feb. 6, 2026). When businesses buy or sell goods, even simple descriptions on invoices and packaging […]

A recent Maryland Supreme Court ruling underscores a risk that lenders and contract purchasers often overlook: not every term in a multi-document transaction automatically carries over to an assignee, even when it feels like it should. Lyles v. Santander Consumer USA Inc., 2025 WL 3274817 (Md. 2025) For businesses that regularly buy contracts or loan […]

How Can the Wording of Assignment and Integration Clauses Determine Which Rights an Assignee Actually Receives? Lyles v. Santander Consumer USA Inc., 2025 WL 3274817 (Md. 2025) For businesses that regularly buy contracts or loan portfolios, a recent Maryland Supreme Court decision is a reminder that companies cannot assume every term in the dealer’s paperwork […]