Most people outside the legal systems aren't familiar with the complexities of the appellate process. It's an entirely different dynamic than most cases with specific rules and expectations for everyone involved. However, there are ways to prepare yourself and your...
Year: 2020
Three types of restrictive covenants (and how to make them work)
Most companies rely on unique ideas to stand out from their competitors. Whether it's a marketing tactic, an innovative product or even company practices, the essential details make your business different from the rest. As the owner, you need to protect your...
Do defamation lawsuits against media outlets ever work?
An important part of being a public business figure is participating in media interviews. While many of these might not present you or your company in the most flattering light, they may remain factual down to the last detail. Yet, you may have a piece published about...
Five common partnership disputes
Partnerships are an excellent structure for most companies because you can establish clear roles between each partner and play off each other's strengths. However, some partnerships lead to growing tension and end in a problematic dispute that affects the business,...
What factors to consider while selecting an arbitrator
Arbitration is a popular form of dispute resolution because it allows clients to present evidence, arguments and even conduct testimonies in front of a neutral decision-maker. You don't have to debate a case in front of a jury, and you get an opportunity to present...
What are the five types of business insurance?
Most entrepreneurs know they need to make hundreds of decisions during the startup process. They need to decide everything from employees, distribution, locations and manufacturing. Another choice that goes under the radar is what type of business insurance you need....
When to seek an appeal in court
There are many circumstances where companies or business owners are not satisfied with a court’s ruling on a dispute. It probably happens during every case because there is usually one winner in most lawsuits. However, some companies have another option, such as...
Media outlets have the “right-to-know” in Pennsylvania
Despite the negative stigma, media outlets serve a significant purpose in American society. Journalists act as a fourth pillar in the foundation of democracy because journalists are “watchdogs” over most politicians. They are the only pillar that informs the public...
The significant role of whistleblowers in healthcare
The term "whistleblower" has a negative stigma due to the negative reactions of whistleblowing from organizations and hospitals around the country. They frame whistleblowers as either disgruntled employees or anonymous sources who want to create more problems for the...
What’s the difference between arbitration and mediation?
Most of us are familiar with alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This process of resolving legal conflicts is typically more practical and cost-effective than litigation. It has also been used successfully for hundreds of years. Many people consider ADR when dealing...