Category: Commercial Litigation

​​The Fifth Circuit Court recently ruled that companies in bankruptcy can sell their legal rights to recover certain payments made before filing (avoidance actions) to outside parties. This decision, made on January 22, 2024, in Briar Capital Working Fund Capital, L.L.C. v. Remmert (In Re South Coast Supply Company) applies not only to preference actions…

​​Under the new Corporate Transparency Act, after January 1, 2024, business owners are required to submit important ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Treasury. Both new and previously established businesses are mandated to report and face hefty fines and penalties for missing important deadlines. As an aid…

​​A Pennsylvania case that was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2023 has led to a ruling that could result in a substantial change in how companies register within the country. By upholding a state law at the national level, SCOTUS’s ruling could result in multiple states adopting similar legislation, which could be…

​​The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA) of 2013 has undergone several amendments in the past decade, and the most recent change provides new guidance from the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, it outlines the method for requesting a waiver, exception, or exemption from a drug manufacturer. Understanding these new updates is crucial…

​​A strong terms and conditions agreement is one of the few shields a company has to prevent costly litigation. It allows the business to clearly understand its obligations to its customers while it places customers on notice about their rights when using a product or service. A well-written terms and conditions agreement is the foundation…