Fiduciary duties are legal obligations that require certain individuals—typically directors, officers, and partners—to act in the best interests of another party, such as a company or its shareholders ...

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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 initial stage in the stages of business litigation is known as the pleadings phase. During this period, the groundwork for the lawsuit is laid by both the plaintiff, who is initiating the lawsuit, ...

This ‘Conversation with the Experts’ section featuring Litigation Management is produced by the LA Times Studios team in conjunction with Polsinelli and Ropes & Gray LLP. After the many unprecedented ...

Often, the most important business decision is choosing which hill to die on. When considering a potential lawsuit, it’s normal to want to vigorously defend your business from any claims directed its ...

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Texas’ new business court, which the state hopes will make complex litigation more efficient, opens in less than four months. And while there’s still uncertainty about how the court will operate, its ...

Womble Bond saw greater demand for business litigation and IP practices, among others, in 2024. The demand, plus other factors like use of AFAs, led to increased revenue across its trans-Atlantic ...

Although Texas has long championed itself as the best state for businesses—based on surveys, number of corporate relocations, and the number of Fortune 500 companies in Texas—Texas lagged other ...

Benchmark Litigation has named Hicks Thomas LLP among the best litigation law firms in the country, and nine partners also earned individual recognition from the legal guide. Benchmark Litigation is ...