The Business Partner Who Stole Clients in the Dead of Night He didn’t just walk away—he took the company’s lifeblood with him. While his partners focused on growth, he quietly made calls. Clients were promised better deals. Contracts were diverted. Loyalty was tested behind closed doors. By the time the truth surfaced, the business had […]
Business Litigation
Partnership Disputes in Business: Lessons from the Kelsey Brothers’ $200M Beer Deal
Partnership Disputes in Business: Lessons from the Kelsey Brothers’ $200M Beer Deal When it comes to partnership disputes in business, the headlines often tell the story before the contracts do. Recently, NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce’s company, Garage Beer, was valued at $200 million after a private equity firm invested in the brand. While […]
Business Litigation and Contract Disputes: Lessons from Google’s $3.5B Fine
Business Litigation and Contract Disputes: Lessons from Google’s $3.5B Fine When news broke that Google was fined $3.5 billion by European regulators for dominating advertising technology, many saw it as a tech industry headline. But for business owners, it offers a deeper lesson in business litigation and contract disputes. Sometimes, a business cannot fulfill its […]
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: When a Partner’s Side Hustle Crosses the Line
It often starts quietly. A partner decides to “branch out” with a new project. At first, it seems harmless—just another business venture. But sometimes, that side hustle isn’t harmless at all. Over time, clients may be pulled away to the new venture, company resources may be misused, and employees may feel torn between competing loyalties. […]
Handling Scope Creep in Tech Contracts: A Business Litigator’s Guide to Avoiding Disputes
The landscape is ripe with innovation and opportunity in today’s fast-paced tech industry. Yet, amidst the rush to deploy new systems and technologies, many tech companies grapple with a common nemesis: scope creep. Scope creep is when project requirements expand beyond initial agreements without corresponding adjustments to the contract terms. Scope creep can wreak havoc […]
Is Your Business Partnership Showing These Warning Signs?
In the ever-evolving business world, partnerships can be both a boon and a bane. While many flourish and lead to mutual success, others can face challenges and disputes. As seasoned business litigators, we have seen firsthand how minor issues, if left unchecked, can escalate into significant legal battles. Here, we’ll discuss the warning signs that […]
Six Steps for Filing a Lawsuit in New York
Step 1: Evaluate the Case Before proceeding with a lawsuit, it’s essential to consult with an attorney who will help you evaluate your case’s strengths and weaknesses to make sure it is worth filing. As attorneys, we must tell you the truth about your case. We also have an ethical obligation to refrain from filing […]
The Differences Between Mediation and Arbitration
Mediation and arbitration are two alternative methods litigating parties in New York utilize to settle conflicts outside traditional court proceedings. While they share some similarities, there are distinct differences between the two. Let’s start with mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party, known as the mediator, assists the parties in […]