SBA’s ‘Socially Disadvantaged’ Rule Hit With Constitutional Suit

A Small Business Administration regulation presuming individuals are socially disadvantaged based purely on their race is ...

What local small-business owners should know before terminating an employee

Taking certain steps before an employee layoff or termination can protect a business from legal exposure. Over the past few ...
JD Supra

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 6: Minority Stakeholder Interests and Oppression

There is a common misconception that ownership equals control. But in many businesses—especially those participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB ...
Entrepreneur

The Most Common Types of Business Litigations and Dispute Resolution Techniques

Business litigation refers to the practice of engaging in legal action to resolve disputes that occur in a business setting. There are numerous types of disputes that can lead to litigation, including ...

The 20-year legal battle over credit card fees is over — and for once, everyone’s a winner

Merchants gain relief, consumers keep their benefits, and the payment networks can move forward under clear, stable rules.
JD Supra

Managing Litigation Risk During the Business Lifecycle, Part 1: Entity Formation and Organization

Starting and operating a business—whether a small business, startup, or government contractor—involves a myriad of risks, many of which can lead to costly and potentially damaging litigation. While ...
IPWatchdog

A Big Win for Small Business Patent Owners: Leveling the Patent Litigation Playing Field

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, I speak with F. Scott Kieff, former Commissioner on the International Trade Commission (ITC), and Joshua Hartman, head of Merchant & Gould’s ITC practice group. Our ...