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Will economic growth reduce the risk that bankruptcy poses to your business? Although many sectors of the economy have improved, bankruptcies will continue to make the headlines. Retailers may restructure; asset sales may finally move forward; business shut downs may

What will you do if you suspect that a white collar crime has occurred? From executives selling stock before information is in the public domain, to document forgery revealed by the use of inappropriate fonts, to plain old transaction laundering,

Are industries still vulnerable to class actions? Although recent Supreme Court decisions don’t appear to favor plaintiffs in class actions, there is still value for consumers in pursuing such claims. A case involving robocalls that promised a free cruise netted

Is your business affected by uncertainty in the healthcare sector? Questions about healthcare costs remain unanswered, including what consumers will end up paying for their care and what the government’s positions on healthcare funding will be. These uncertainties can have

What will you do if the source of your business troubles is internal? At a time when facts are more important than ever, the parties claiming ownership interests in Snopes, the go-to source for exposing hoaxes, are in a dispute

When might a business need a receiver? Businesses may get into trouble in any number of ways. Overfunding of Jawbone, which aimed to take on Fitbit, has led to the company’s liquidation. At Hampton Creek, makers of Just Mayo, the

Is a merger or acquisition a possibility for your business? Merger and acquisition activity remains high as the market enters the third quarter. Private equity continues to buy up companies ranging from circus acts to office supplies, and even online retail

What will you do if your marriage is ending? June is a popular time for weddings. This month also marks the 50th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the ban on interracial marriages,

How will recent Supreme Court decisions impact future patent litigation? Two recent Supreme Court decisions are likely to change the patent litigation landscape. The Court’s unanimous decision in T.C. Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC will limit the

What will you do when your business is interrupted? The list of calamities that can upend a business is constantly expanding. Recent headlines detailed unexpected losses due to a range of causes, from possible arson to cyber attacks to successful