New businesses frequently offer their first employees equity in the company as a form of compensation. Owning a stake in the business can be a lucrative financial asset for the employee if the company’s stock value increases. Equity compensation can therefore act as an incentive for the employee to invest him- or...
Category: Business Litigation
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Breach of contract suit filed against rap artist
A music company in another state recently claimed that a rap artist breached its contract with the company by canceling a performance he was supposed to give at a festival organized by the company. The company has also accused the artist of fraud, claiming that the rap artist stole more than $200,000 from it....
Business litigation involves Vans and Target
A shoe manufacturing company in another state, Vans, recently claimed that Target engaged in trademark infringement when it created its Wild Fable brand, which launched last fall. It has thus filed a lawsuit against the department store company. Likewise, any business in Massachusetts that believes it is a victim of trademark infringement can seek...
Business litigation involves alleged copyright infringement
A company responsible for collecting artists' and songwriters' royalties recently decided to sue 12 establishments in various states, including one in Massachusetts, for copyright infringement. According to the company that initiated the business litigation, the establishments were playing the artists' music without paying the artists. Any business owner in Massachusetts...
Supplier files breach of contract suit against Dick’s
A company in another state recently claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods abruptly stopped its sale of certain weapons. In addition, the sporting goods store reportedly refused to accept the company's ammunition deliveries despite having ordered them. As a result, the company has decided to file a breach of contract claim against Dick's....
Five steps for planning ahead to avoid discrimination lawsuits
One of a company's worst nightmares is to be accused of discriminating against an employee. Not only can this take a toll on your company's reputation, but it can also impact your bottom line if the employee sues you. Here are five ways you can plan ahead to avoid discrimination and...
Dealing with probate litigation on large estates
Business litigation may help those facing eminent domain
Your business property is highly valuable from both a personal and a financial standpoint. Naturally, you would feel violated if the government threatened to take your property, and you may wonder whether you could use business litigation to fight this threat. Here is a look at what your rights are regarding eminent domain in...