Depositions are meetings where witnesses provide sworn testimony outside of the courtroom. They play an important role in civil litigation. These sessions allow parties to gather information and build their case. Anyone involved in civil litigation should understand...
Litigation
What to do if you believe your employer wrongfully terminated you
Losing a job can be a stressful and challenging experience, especially if you believe your employer terminated you unfairly. According to a study conducted by the Center for American Progress, employers have wrongfully terminated nearly one in five employees. In...
Common reasons for estate litigation
Estate litigation can arise for various reasons. For example, family members and interested parties can file a lawsuit to dispute asset distribution or will execution. Understanding common triggers for legal challenges can help you avoid or navigate these issues....
Understanding the appeals process for landlords
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, tenants occupy 563,173 rental units in Kentucky. These tenants sometimes have disputes with property owners that escalate to a point where legal intervention becomes necessary. When landlords receive an...
Can a family business survive sibling disputes?
Family businesses are a cornerstone of American society, with half the nation’s GDP generated by small family-owned businesses. Customers may like the familial atmosphere of seeing two or three generations working together or the dynamic of sisters and brothers...
A personal guarantee may help with business debt collection
Every reputable business's lifeblood involves contracts. They stipulate terms for sales and services provided, price and dates for suppliers, and should include clauses that address foreseeable issues that cause one party not to meet the terms. While it makes good...
Some divorces require litigation
Most divorces are handled through some form of mediation rather than in court, and many family law attorneys will argue against litigation as expensive and time-consuming. This is fine if the split is an amicable one, or the two sides are open to negotiating a fair...
Not happy with how probate was handled?
Executors typically try to honor the wishes of the decedent. The job involves closing the estate and distributing assets to beneficiaries and heirs. Still, someone may dispute or appeal the plan or a judge’s ruling concerning the will and estate plan. Common grounds...
Litigation may be the best option for your contract breach
Contracts are the foundation of doing business with clients, customers and other companies. These agreements involve costs, deliverables, deadlines, and what happens when the contract’s conditions are not met. Using valid contracts means that a business can make...
You can appeal your divorce litigation
Unfortunately, some who litigate their divorce in court believe the judge did not get it right. It may be that the judge's ruling did not consider all the case's pertinent facts, or they may have made legal errors while considering the matter. Fortunately, the...