Category Archives: Commercial Litigation
4 Legal Ways To Terminate a Contract in Tennessee
When you enter into a contract, you expect both parties to uphold their end of the bargain. However, things don’t always go as planned, and sometimes, the other party might fail to deliver, or circumstances could change, making it necessary to terminate the agreement. Terminating a contract, however, isn’t as easy as walking away… Read More »
How To Respond to Business Defamation and Stop Reputation Damage
Your business’s reputation is one of its most valuable assets. Reputation takes time to build but is also quick to lose. In today’s hyper-connected digital world, false statements about your company can spread quickly, causing significant harm. If your business becomes the target of defamation, the consequences can be severe. Customers may lose confidence,… Read More »
Types of Disputes that Result in Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation occurs when two or more parties have a legal dispute that is business related. The application and formation of a business can result in commercial litigation, as can a breach of contract. While these are some of the most common disputes that result in commercial litigation, there are several others, as well…. Read More »
What are the Benefits of Trademark Registration?
As a business owner, your trademark is one of the most important pieces of property you own. Unfortunately, you may find at some time that someone infringes on your trademark and you have to consider taking legal action. You may still have legal options if someone infringes on your trademark and it is not… Read More »
Common Shareholder Disputes and How to Resolve Them
When shareholders in a company have different visions for how the business should operate, or the shareholders simply have personal differences, it can result in a dispute. Shareholder disputes should be taken very seriously, as they can impact the company and even whether it is successful or not. Our Knoxville commercial litigation attorney can… Read More »
What are Common Intellectual Property Disputes?
Businesses own many different types of property. Much of this property is tangible and includes items such as equipment and buildings. Intellectual property is not usually tangible. Instead, it is a set of rights that control the use, ownership, and sale of items that are the result of one person’s intellect or creativity. For… Read More »
How To Prove Intentional Interference With Contract In Knoxville
Tennessee allows for a common law cause of action when there is an intentional interference with contract, also known as procurement of breach of contract or tortious interference. When a person or entity interferes in a contract with other parties, the injured party has a right to file a lawsuit against them. Like all… Read More »
How To Protect Your Business From Lawsuits
Litigation is rarely good for business. There are few instances when litigation will improve your company’s bottom line. Instead, litigation can bring unwanted attention to your company, take your time and focus away from the business and onto a lawsuit, and may even interrupt business interruptions temporarily, or even permanently. As such, it is… Read More »
Six Things To Consider Before Forming A Business Partnership
Forming a business partnership is a very exciting time, but it is not something that should rush into. Before making the partnership official, there are many things to consider. Below, our Knoxville business and commercial law attorney outlines six of the most important considerations before forming a partnership. Make Sure Your Values are Aligned… Read More »
Do Business Disputes Always Go To Trial?
If you are a business owner in Knoxville, you know the business world has many ups and downs. Sometimes, things are good. Demand may be up for the good or services you offer your customers, and your employees are happy. However, there are times when builders, manufacturers, or suppliers may not uphold their end… Read More »