Is Expert Testimony Necessary in a Legal Malpractice Claim?
Is Expert Testimony Necessary in a Legal Malpractice Claim? Lawyers and attorneys are hired to represent individuals and act in their best interest. The act of trusting can be very difficult for many, and understandably so. When a professional is hired to act in your best interest, but instead acts against it, remedying the situation […]
Estate Litigation During a Pandemic: What You Should Know
Estate Litigation During a Pandemic: What You Should Know The novel coronavirus has turned upside down the lifestyles and understandings of what normal means for many Americans. Jobs have been lost, while all the same others have flourished. Aside from the emotional distress caused by the pandemic itself, auxiliary qualms arise through inconveniences and disputes […]
Discerning The Differences Between an Honest Mistake and Legal Malpractice
Everyone has something they are good at, and everyone needs help at some point. When someone is a master of their field, people will trust them to perform well in that respective field. Trusting a professional is oftentimes the only choice one has, and it can come as devastating when the professional you trusted is […]
Common Reasons Why a Business May be Accused of Breach of Contract
Common Reasons Why a Business May be Accused of Breach of Contract It is common in every aspect of an agreement for there to be misconceptions about an agreement. The greater majority of time resolving these issues and frustrations comes before an agreement is verbalized and recorded in the planning stage of a contract. Mitigating […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Contractual Obligations
The Impact of COVID-19 on Contractual Obligations COVID-19 has wrought devastating effects on the world as a whole. In the United States, businesses have taken large blows from a diminishing workforce, shutdowns, and an overall large unpredictability. With workers staying safe, the workforce shrinks a bit, with shutdowns, many companies cannot even operate at normal […]
Everything You Need To Know About Legal Malpractice
Everything You Need To Know About Legal Malpractice When you invest money into a lawyer to help defend your case, you have the right to receive high-quality assistance. This is because hiring an attorney can be a costly decision, and it’s one that requires both immense commitment and trust. However, despite being paid to perform […]
Most Common Causes For Legal Malpractice Claims
Before a person can become a lawyer, they must undergo an extensive academic process that includes at least 7 years of schooling and countless examinations. The undertaking is certainly rigorous, and it takes a great amount of brain power to persevere through the entire process. Though many aspiring lawyers give up before completing their journey, […]
Why Force Majeure Clauses Matter During the Pandemic
Why Force Majeure Clauses Matter During the Pandemic “Force majeure” is French for “superior force,” and a force majeure clause has to do with just that. In the case of a force majeure clause, a party may be relieved of their contractual obligations based on the presence of circumstances beyond their control. Examples of these […]
How Breach of Fiduciary Duty Impacts Shareholder Disputes
How A Breach of Fiduciary Duty Impacts Business Owners, Members, and Shareholders When there are multiple owners of a company, disputes are more likely to happen, particularly in a closely held (i.e., smaller) company where the owners also manage the day-to-day activities of the business. When disputes arise, it can have devastating effects on the […]
Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Claims
Statute of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Claims When most people seek legal counsel, there is a certain expectation that their lawyer will act with the best interests of their client in mind. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always play out in reality. In most cases, the client has the final say on whatever issue or legal matter […]
