Discovery Rules: Changes in the Commercial Division
As lawyers and many clients know, discovery can be very expensive and time-consuming. The default for most attorneys is to ask for everything to make
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: Important Information About Protecting Trade Secrets
A company’s interest in protecting its trade secrets was recently acknowledged by the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “DTSA”), a
Non-Compete Clauses: A Thorny Issue for Job Candidates and Companies—and Attorneys
here are risks involved in non-compete agreements, which are often part of an employment contract, and employees and employers should be aware of them. There
Discovery: The Vital Next Step
Cases can often be won or lost during discovery. When a dispute arises and a party hires an attorney, they will spend time, together, going
Why Not Mediate?
In mediation, there is no formal process of discovery. And, if already in litigation, the parties may be sent to mediation before they have completed
Why Mediate?
In mediation, there is no formal process of discovery. And, if already in litigation, the parties may be sent to mediation before they have completed
Must I Go To Court?
Clients often ask whether or not they must go to court. As in many areas, there is a simple answer and a not-so-simple answer. The
Life As An Open Book
In business today, it is commonplace for individuals to send numerous emails or texts during the course of the day, rather than one comprehensive, well
Look before you leap!
Very often, individuals and companies are presented with documents that they are required to sign in order to obtain a service, purchase goods or engage
Who Benefits From Mandatory Arbitration Clauses? Part 2
It is one thing when sophisticated parties, of relatively equal bargaining positions, opt to include an arbitration clause in an agreement. It is quite another
Who Benefits From Mandatory Arbitration Clauses?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can take the place of traditional litigation. Arbitration is very different than traditional litigation in court,
Can Oral Agreements be Enforced?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can take the place of traditional litigation. Arbitration is very different than traditional litigation in court,
