Blog Posts in January, 2016

Del Monte Litigation Highlights Complexity of Business Licensing Agreements

When drafting any type of business contract, it is important to make sure the terms are as precise as possible so that all parties understand their rights and obligations under the agreement. Civil litigation often arises from ambiguity in a business contract. Once litigation commences, it can take years—even decades—to fully resolve the issues between the parties. Defining the Scope of “Fresh” ...

Does My Business Website Need a "Terms of Service"?

The Internet provides a wonderful mechanism for New York businesses to interact with their customers, vendors, and other interested parties. But businesses must also tread carefully, as the Internet is not an unregulated or lawless domain. If your business uses a website to solicit feedback or potential customers, it is important to establish ground rules for anyone who visits your page. That is ...

Business Disputes are Not Always Kept Inside the Family

You might think a family-run business would not face civil litigation from shareholders the same way as larger, more impersonal corporations. But oftentimes the opposite is true. Serious disagreements among family members who co-own a business can easily spill over into court. Nephew's Estate Fights with Uncle Over Alleged Corporate Embezzlement An ongoing case in upstate New York illustrates what ...