Binding contracts are an essential tool in conducting business. That includes not just the agreements that govern the transaction of products, goods, and services, but also the contracts that settle disputes between parties. Settlement agreements are essential for declaring each side’s rights and responsibilities. With any settlement agreement, there are three areas where having a…

Sometimes, commercial contract relationships are less than perfect. Imperfections… mistakes… omissions… and more may crop up in the course of your business relationship. Even when those flaws or errors were on your end, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not still entitled to be paid for the work you did. If things have become a bit…

When you’re dealing with construction projects and contracts, whether you’re a contractor or a subcontractor, invoicing and payment of invoices are critical parts of the process. If you’re the invoicing party, you want to ensure you’ve done everything necessary to ensure you get paid what you’re owed. If you’re the party receiving the invoice(s), you…

When you’re confronted by a complaint alleging civil RICO violations, it’s reasonable to be trepidatious. After all, a plaintiff’s success in a RICO case has the potential to trigger triple damages. Take heart, though, as there are also numerous opportunities for you to defeat that RICO claim before it even gets to trial. Whether it’s…

On courtroom TV shows, the case almost always turns on some dramatic game-changing “a-ha” moment during the trial. In real life, cases play out differently. The key to success often is something less TV drama-friendly. It could be a document request in pretrial discovery. It could be a question in a deposition. Or it could…

It’s important to recognize that derivative actions have certain specific procedural requirements and that, regardless of the strength of the evidence a shareholder has, the suit will fail if they do not follow these procedural steps. As a shareholder, it is imperative to recognize the grave risk to your case; namely, a dismissal of your…

When you enter into a commercial contract with a client, there may eventually arise a desire to replace that agreement, leading to the execution of a subsequent contract. If problems later arise between the two sides and you need to pursue a breach of contract claim, then it is essential to have an experienced Atlanta…