What Shareholders Need to Know About Derivative Lawsuits
February 3, 2020There are times when improper conduct by a company’s officers or directors places the value of a company at risk. Under these circumstances, shareholders can assert their ownership rights by seeking relief through a derivative lawsuit. Some common examples of derivative claims are breach of fiduciary duty or frau…
DetailsThe Elements of Fraudulent Inducement of a Contract
January 27, 2020The fraudulent inducement of a contract occurs when someone deceives another party into entering into a contract. It can be made in several different ways — spoken, inferred, by a gesture, or even keeping silent when there is a duty to speak. There are six elements that must be satisfied in order for fraudule…
DetailsCan You Sue an Internet-Based Company?
January 20, 2020Since so many of us live our lives online now — banking, paying bills, shopping, and working — it is not unusual to have conflicts arise that involve online businesses. If a dispute rises to the level of considering litigation, you may be wondering if or how you can sue a company that exists only [&hell…
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