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‘Trade or Commerce’ as a Threshold Issue Under Chapter 93A: Lessons for Professional Services Litigation

In Vuuren v. Lowenstein Sandler LLP, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge entered summary judgment for the defendant in the plaintiff’s Chapter 93A, Section 11 claim based on the p...

Just Served With a Commercial Lawsuit? The First 72 Hours Matter

The summons usually arrives at the worst possible moment. A process server catches you in the parking lot. A deputy hands paperwork to a front-desk employee who has no idea what it...

Privileged Matters- A Closer Look at Attorney-Client Privilege [Podcast]

In this episode, Limo Cherian and Nora Becerra focus on key issues faced by in-house counsel and compliance teams as they address attorney-client privilege concerns. Their discussi...

Conflict of Laws: The Perils of Divorce by Publication and International Laws

Wisconsin attorneys handling divorce cases with an international component should think carefully before relying on service by publication, writes JJ Moore. In some countries, publ...

HSR Form Dispute: Where Things Stand

If Legal Issues Are Heading Your Way, You Need To Get Sorted

When facing legal issues, it's crucial to prepare a plan of action. Understanding the legal process, knowing potential outcomes, and choosing a specialized lawyer are key steps. Be...

Massachusetts High Court Clarifies Limits of Chapter 93A in Right of First Refusal Disputes

One Question Too Few- A Win on Eligibility Undone by the Verdict Form

How Businesses Respond When a Government Agency Files a Civil Case

Few moments rattle a business owner like opening a complaint with a government seal on the first page. When a regulator or government attorney files a civil case, the stakes often...

Small Business 101- Know The Importance of Maintaining Written Contracts

If you own a business, you undoubtedly have several contractual relationships, whether these relationships have been documented in the form of an official contract or not. Informal...

No Plenary Action, No Legal Malpractice, No Recusal

There is a certain category of legal malpractice cases which arise when the client recovers a settlement or verdict, but is unhappy with the fees, distributions, liens, or disburse...

Trusted Philippine Legal Intake Call Center Solutions for Growing Law Practices

When it comes to matters involving disputes, contracts, and compliance, law firms consistently exceed expectations. Law firms are always reliable […] Magellan Solutions - Call Cent...

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Mediation Services: Resolving Disputes Outside the Courtroom

Learn how mediation resolves civil disputes faster, privately and cost-effectively in England and Wales. scroll down to read more!

GST Adjudication and Natural Justice: Why Hearing Rights Cannot Be a Mere Formality

Introduction The year-end rush in GST adjudication proceedings has increasingly become a defining feature of departmental practice under Section 73 of the CGST Act. As limitation d...

Buying/Selling Intellectual Property

An increasingly valuable asset for many businesses is its intellectual property. Intellectual property can include trade secrets, patents, trademarks, copyrights, codes, formulas,...

Partnership Firms and Customs Violations: Can Partners Face Independent Penalties?

Introduction Proceedings under the Customs Act rarely remain confined to the importing entity alone. In cases involving alleged concealment or misdeclaration, customs authorities o...

Matter of A-C-M- and Removal to Ecuador on the Papers: Summary Judgment Comes to Immigration Court

How a three-decision trilogy and the U.S.–Ecuador Asylum Cooperative Agreement let the government deport a pro se Venezuelan to a country the State Department tells Americans not t...

South African international law rule known as lex domicilii matrimonii, Unconstitutional

This case is of the utmost importance to Conveyancers and Notaries. Here is the practical summary of the JUDGMENT IN N[…] P[…] V MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT...

From Click to Contract: When Courts Enforce Online Terms

LegalMatch Explains Why Loose Documentation Standards Inflate Legal Expenses During Routine Corporate Disagreements

When operational speed outpaces administrative tracking, small and midsize companies lose the critical evidence needed to resolve contract and vendor conflicts efficiently.

Why Proper Property Title Matters for Your Estate Plan

How your real estate is titled affects far more than just whose name is on the deed. It plays a major role in your legal rights, how vulnerable your property is to creditors, and w...

Leases and the CPA (Consumer Protection Act)

The question of whether residential lease agreements fall within the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) has long been the subject of legal debate. The Supreme Co...

Case Execution Hurdles: Why the Operational Side of Modern Litigation Matters

In litigation, strategy, legal arguments, and effective evidence receive the bulk of the credit—win or lose. When cases are delayed, deadlines are not met, or a case is dismissed,...