Adam Keilen Yes. Corporations can sue for business defamation. Each state has different laws regarding defamation; business defamation is a common law action based on false spoken or written statements…
Adam Keilen Why would I contest a Will or a Trust? If your loved one’s Will or Trust is not what he or she really intended, there are corrective actions…
Adam Keilen Why does Consideration matter? A valid contract must have consideration, or a valid substitute. If a contract lacks consideration, the court might not uphold the agreement. What is…
Adam Keilen A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform, resulting in legal consequences for the breaching party. Oftentimes, we hear the words, “material breach.” A material…
Adam Keilen What should I be doing if I already have one? Limited liability companies (LLC’s) offer LLC owners personal protection from business debts, lawsuits, and other liabilities, just like…
Adam Keilen A contract of adhesion is a standard form drafted by one party, usually a party with stronger bargaining power, and signed by the other party, usually a party…
Adam Keilen Startling Facts. Family run businesses make up a significant portion of the US Economy. Yet, merely 12% of family run businesses survive into the third generation. Thus, 88%…
Adam Keilen How are damages calculated for contract disputes? Expectation Damages. Generally, if your lawsuit involves a contract, the contract damages (also called “expectation damages”) are calculated so as to…
Adam Keilen What is Copyright protection? Does my Business/Company have any rights? Copyright protection grants certain rights to authors of “original works of authorship.” The protected work includes literary, dramatic,…
Adam Keilen Contract Law. The most basic principle in contract law is simple, “a contract is a promise, and promises ought to be kept.” Contract Interpretation. Contract interpretation often controls…