Business Litigation
Let’s face it, we live in an increasingly litigious society. Businesses find themselves in court on an ever more frequent basis, fighting over things such as customers, employees, trade names and service marks, confidential and proprietary information and, generally, methods of competition that one business or another may deem unfair. No longer is there a distinction between being a plaintiff’s attorney or a defense attorney in the business arena. Our attorneys enjoy an active, daily practice in the state and federal trial and appellate courts across the Commonwealth and beyond, advancing and protecting our clients’ business interests, whether by prosecuting litigation on behalf of our clients or defending against claims that threaten their businesses.
At the heart of much Business Litigation are business torts and methods of unfair competition. When does competition in the market depart from traditional notions of fair play and become a cause for litigation? Knowing and abiding by the Ten Commandments of CompetitionSM will help keep your business on the straight and narrow and help you recognize when your competitors are straying outside the lines.
These guidelines seem simple enough when laid out like this. Understanding how they apply to real world business situations may take a bit more time and attention. Dealing with them after they impact your business, though, may be a costly proposition. After all, business litigation today is rampant, and cases involving fraud, tortious interference, unfair competition and other anti-competitive conduct frequently has “bet-the-company” ramifications and cannot be dismissed lightly.
Before tempting the bounds of the law, let us help advise your business as to the proper course of legitimate competitive initiatives. If a competitor oversteps the line, we’re here to help guide you as to the appropriate response. In either case, when the dispute reaches the breaking point, we will help you find the most appropriate, cost-effective and satisfactory route to a resolution.