Business litigation involves a wide variety of subject matters, including unfair business practices, copyright infringement, trademark and breach of contract, breaches in agreement, fraud, concealment and more. Commercial litigation can be between any business to another, or between owners of a business. Below are a collection of resources in litigating a wide variety of commercial litigation matters.
- IP Mistakes That Kill Startup Deals: What Investors Look for in Due Diligence
on June 25, 2026For many startups, intellectual property is not just another business asset, it is often the foundation upon which the entire company is built. […]
- When Should a Startup File Its First Patent?on June 19, 2026
Every startup begins with an idea. Whether it’s a groundbreaking app, a new medical device, or an innovative product that solves an everyday […]
- Trademark vs. DBA in California: What Business Owners Need to Knowon June 17, 2026
Many California business owners invest significant time and money into selecting the perfect business name, designing a logo, building a website, […]
- Do You Need a Patent Before Pitching Investors? What California Founders Should Knowon June 12, 2026
Many startup founders assume they need an issued patent before approaching investors, while others rush into fundraising conversations without […]
- AI Voice Replication and Rights of Publicity: Who Owns Your Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?on June 12, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we create content, but it is also raising important legal questions about identity and ownership. One of […]
- What Every College Athlete Should Know About NIL Rights Before Signing a Dealon May 29, 2026
College sports have changed dramatically since student athletes gained the right to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Today, […]
- Top Legal Mistakes Athletes Make in NIL Agreements (And How to Avoid Them)on May 28, 2026
The landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has completely reshaped collegiate athletics, transforming student-athletes from amateur […]
- Can Someone Use Your Name or Image Without Permission? Understanding NIL and Publicity Rightson May 22, 2026
In today’s digital world, your name, image, and likeness can carry serious value. From athletes signing sponsorship deals to influencers building […]
- Using Athlete NIL in Marketing: Legal Guidelines for Businesseson May 20, 2026
Partnering with athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) arrangements has rapidly become one of the most influential marketing strategies in […]
- The EA Sports Comeback: How NIL Changed College Sports Foreveron May 15, 2026
For years, college football fans begged for the return of the legendary EA Sports NCAA Football video game franchise. Then suddenly, it vanished. The […]
- Tennessee Securities Division Guidance on the De Minimis Exemption and Custody Ruleson March 24, 2026
This advisory explains the Tennessee Securities Division’s new interpretation of the de minimis exemption and its interaction with custody rules, […]
- SpaceX Leaves Delaware; Should Others Follow?on May 22, 2024
On January 30, 2024, the Delaware Chancery Court voided Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion compensation package as CEO of Tesla, ruling it unfair to […]
- Earnouts: Pitfalls for the Unwary Selleron March 18, 2024
Earnouts can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals, but careful drafting is crucial. Sellers should negotiate clear calculation methodologies, […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: The Corporate Transparency Acton February 29, 2024
On January 1, 2024, previously enacted federal legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) went into effect. The CTA aims to […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: M&A Purchase Agreementson February 12, 2024
The purchase agreement is key in M&A transactions, detailing conditions for closure, business terms, asset delineation, due diligence, […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Seller’s Guide to Due Diligenceon January 25, 2024
Selling your business is not just about finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Once the basic terms of the deal are agreed upon in a letter of […]