Lex Machina reported 1,156 trade secret litigation cases in 2022. In the competitive landscape of business, safeguarding trade secrets is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. When you suspect a compromise of your business’s proprietary information, swift and strategic action is imperative. Identify and document the suspected theft Begin by identifying the specific trade secrets you […]
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Partnerships empower entrepreneurs to combine their resources and expertise to achieve shared goals. However, like any relationship, partnerships can face conflicts and disagreements. When you cannot resolve these disputes through informal means, arbitration may be the best alternative. By learning more about the role of arbitration in a dispute, you can make the best choice
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When you enter into a business partnership, trust and collaboration are key elements for success. However, there may be times when a business partner breaches their fiduciary duty. This breach can jeopardize the partnership and the trust built between business partners. You need to know your options for addressing this issue and protecting your enterprise.
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Addiction affects Americans from all walks of life. Drugs, alcohol and gambling are all potentially addictive and can destroy your life — along with the lives of people who depend on you. This includes an attorney’s clients. The conflict between work and addiction Among other things, an addiction can affect your work as a lawyer.
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While it’s true that most breach of contract cases get resolved with money changing hands, a financial settlement or verdict is not the only way for a plaintiff to get past the breach. In many cases, you can also get a court order forcing the defendant to do what they initially promised in the contract.
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