When it comes to federal tax deadlines, April 15th is at the top of everyone’s mind.   It is a date nearly synonymous with the IRS.  It is the date some look forward to (triggering a refund – yay!), and some dread (payment of tax – ugh).  However, there is another deadline that is fast approaching…

Startup litigation often turns on a deceptively simple question:
What is the case actually about?
In many founder disputes, the answer that matters most is not the one management gives itself internally, or even the one lawyers debate in conference rooms. It is the one jurors ultimately adopt after weeks of testimony. And sometimes sophisticated…

If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell alcohol, you are going to need to understand the ins and outs of getting a liquor license. Last week, we shared an article, “How to Apply for a Beer Permit in Nashville, TN,” covering permits for beer and other alcoholic beverages under…

If you are starting a hospitality business and want to sell beer, you will need to understand the ins and outs of obtaining a beer permit. Getting a beer permit is complicated because the sale and distribution of beer are governed by beer boards organized by city and county governments in TN.  In this article,…

In complex commercial disputes, fraud claims can be both powerful and perilous. They offer the potential for enhanced remedies and strategic leverage, but they also introduce heightened legal and evidentiary challenges that do not arise in traditional contract-based claims. As a result, the decision to pursue a fraud theory requires more than an initial assessment…