Project Veritas, a right-leaning media organization frequently accused of using deceptive methods, has been ordered to pay $120,000 to a Democratic lobbying group that accused it of violating wiretapping laws and fraudulently misrepresenting itself. The decision, which was announced Thursday, September 23, 2022, awarded the money to Democracy Partners, a left-leaning political consulting firm that worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential...
A financial or business injury occurs when one or more parties suffers financial harm as the result of another party’s negligent or intentional conduct; while financial and business injuries generally do not involve a physical injury, the effect’s on a person’s livelihood, savings, and ability to provide for their family can be just as severe.
Common examples of financial and business injuries include but are not limited to:
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Commercial litigation typically refers to legal disputes related to matters of business. The formation, application, and even breach of contracts are common types of commercial litigation but are by no means the only ones. Commercial litigation is a type of civil litigation, meaning that it is separate from criminal proceedings; if the law was violated, a criminal trial may also commence separate from the commercial litigation proceedings....
Some business disputes are more common than others; whenever business law is involved, it’s a good idea to consult with an experienced business lawyer to ensure that you and your business are protected. Small businesses and large corporations share many common disputes, in addition to certain issues that are unique to their size; regardless, certain types of business litigation can cause serious damage to a company without the proper help...
Among the many services offered by Google to business owners and professionals is the opportunity to make a Google Business Profile. Even if you have not technically heard of the service, in all likelihood you have seen other companies’ Google Business Profile hundreds of times. These profiles appear at the upper right-hand side of the page after making a Google search for a particular business, and in Google Maps when someone searches for a...
Whenever an injury occurs due to unsafe conditions on a property, the party responsible for managing that property could be held liable. This is true for private properties, hospitals, government buildings, and businesses of all types. Businesses are required to provide reasonably safe conditions for employees, guests, and customers alike. This includes matters of security as well as matters of basic safety. If you or a loved one were injured on...
Contracts can be notoriously difficult to read and interpret. Creating a contract that you feel confident in can be even more challenging. While some simple contracts may not require the assistance or overview of an attorney, any sort of legal contract regarding matters of importance should at the very least be reviewed by a business attorney. In many cases, it may be easier to involve an attorney from the get-go to ensure the contract is both...
In 2019, Blackjewel, a prominent coal-mining company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy before closing over 30 mines on the same day, leaving hundreds of workers suddenly without jobs or pay. A Wyoming miner David Engelbrecht quickly filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of other Wyoming Blackjewel miners affected by the sudden closure. In the lawsuit, Engelbrecht is seeking lost pay and benefits he believes that he and other similarly situated...