While most people are familiar with jury trials from what they may have seen on television or in the movies, you might not be aware that a trial can also be held without a jury. A bench trial is tried by a judge only, who is the final decision-maker and determines the...
https://vimeo.com/761573895 What is Discovery? Discovery is a phase of litigation that happens after the pleading stages. As you may remember, in the pleading stages, a summons and complaint are served after being filed with the court. Then the defendant either...
If you owe the Internal Revenue Service money, the Service will catch up with you sooner or later. The IRS offers a few alternatives if you aren’t able to pay what you owe in full. Taxpayers typically have two options — an offer in compromise or an installment plan....
Many business disputes must be resolved in litigation and discovery is a critical part of the preparation that occurs before a case reaches the trial phase. Discovery is the formal process by which information is exchanged between the parties in the lawsuit. In...
Although there are many things you should do when you’re preparing to litigate a business dispute, there are also a number of things you should not do. Inadvertently saying the wrong thing to the opposing party or making certain decisions can be detrimental to your...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations are in place to ensure investors are protected, and markets are fair and efficient. Failure to produce current information can result in a company running afoul of federal securities laws and limit the...
