When business owners separate, client and customer relationships often become the most valuable asset in dispute. For many businesses, the most valuable assets are not equipment, office space, or inventory. They are the relationships, goodwill, and future business opportunities the company has spent years developing. When partners, members, shareholders, or co-owners decide to part ways, […]
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What Can Your Business Do When a Service Provider Fails to Deliver What Was Promised?
When a service provider materially fails to perform its contractual obligations, your business may have legal remedies.
What Happens When a Business Partner Stops Pulling Their Weight?
Equal ownership does not always mean equal effort. Many businesses begin with partners who share a common vision and a commitment to building something together. Over time, however, those contributions can become uneven. One partner may continue working long hours, bringing in clients, and managing day-to-day operations, while the other contributes significantly less or stops […]
Can You Obtain Documents From Someone Who Is Not a Party to the Lawsuit?
Some of the most valuable documents in a business lawsuit are often in the possession of third parties, such as banks, accountants, vendors, customers, technology providers, or former employees. Used strategically, third-party discovery can fill evidentiary gaps, corroborate key facts, and significantly influence the outcome of a case.
Why Discovery Often Determines Whether a Business Litigation Case Settles
Most business lawsuits do not settle because someone changes their mind. They settle because discovery changes the parties’ understanding of the case.
When Can You Refuse to Produce Documents in a Business Litigation Case?
Discovery is broad, but it is not unlimited. One of the biggest misconceptions about business litigation is that once a lawsuit is filed, every email, document, and communication becomes fair game. While New York’s discovery rules allow parties to obtain a wide range of relevant information, the law also recognizes that certain documents should remain […]
Depositions in a Business Dispute: What to Expect
A deposition is more than a question-and-answer session. In many business disputes, it is one of the most important moments in the case. When business owners think about litigation, they often picture a courtroom, a judge, or a jury. Some of the most significant testimony is given long before trial during a deposition. A deposition […]
What Documents Can You Obtain During Discovery?
One of the central purposes of discovery is to allow each side to obtain evidence relevant to its claims and defenses. In today’s business environment, that evidence extends far beyond paper files and filing cabinets.