Civil Litigation

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may allow some businesses to avoid complying with certain contracts if the pandemic or resulting governmental regulation creates a situation where the business cannot meet its obligations. Of course, the specific language of the contract is key. What is a “Force Majeure” clause? A force majeure clause is a contractual provision…

A business interruption insurance policy may cover losses arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The extent of the coverage, if you have it, will depend on the terms of your specific policy. Here’s what most small and mid-sized businesses need to know about business interruption insurance: What is Business Interruption Insurance? Business interruption insurance protects…

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (or FFCRA) is a law passed by Congress on March 19, 2020 in response to fears about employers laying off employees on a large scale due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The law primarily impacts employers with fewer than 500 employees and its provisions are set to go in effect…

Sexual assaults in a Lyft or Uber ride are on the rise, and victims are taking action to fight back. Earlier this year, Uber was sued for $10 million by a woman who was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver. This case and similar ones are the latest in a trend of lawsuits filed against…

Yes! You always have the right to chose your lawyer, even in the middle of a case. And switching lawyers is not hard. In fact, it happens all the time. In almost every case, switching lawyers costs the client nothing and can help the client get the best result. One of the most common reasons…