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 can […]
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The clash in Colorado Custom Rock Corp. v. G&C Fab-Con, LLC, reveals how blurred expectations and unfinished paperwork can turn routine government projects into courtroom battles. In a dispute over unpaid work on a federal construction project, the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s rulings denying motions made before, during, and
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When two businesses collaborate to bring a tech solution to market, clearly written contracts are the best protection. That’s the takeaway from Baldwin Hackett and Meeks, Inc. v. Early Warning Services, LLC, a recent case from the Eighth Circuit involving a failed software licensing relationship. Nebraska-based software firm Baldwin Hackett and Meeks, Inc. (BHMI) had
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed a trial win for Crabar Industries in a high-stakes commercial dispute involving breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and tortious interference with business relationships. The litigation stemmed from WPCO’s 2013 sale of its folder division to Crabar under an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement
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Courts Increasingly Recognize Contract and Warranty Claims Based on Privacy Policies As data privacy litigation evolves, businesses must be aware that privacy policies are no longer just aspirational statements but can form the basis for breach of contract and warranty claims. A recent analysis by Jackson Lewis P.C. highlights a growing trend in U.S. courts:
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