
The West Firm Blog
What Makes a Breach of Contract Valid?
Understand the legal requirements for proving a breach of contract, including the existence of a binding agreement, breach of terms, and measurable damages.
Is an Asset Purchase Agreement Part of Your Business Litigation?
Explore how asset purchase agreements can become central to business litigation, including common disputes, key contract terms, and strategies for protecting your business.
What Are Retail Energy Agreements?
Discover how retail energy agreements set the terms for purchasing electricity or gas, including pricing structures, contract length, and renewal provisions.
How to Resolve a Business Dispute
Learn the most effective approaches to settling business disputes, including informal resolution, alternative dispute resolution, and court action when necessary.
What Is the Difference Between Arbitration and Mediation?
Compare arbitration and mediation as alternative dispute resolution methods, focusing on formality, decision-making, and how each approach resolves conflicts.
Were You Accused of Breaching Your Commercial Lease?
Understand your legal options if a landlord claims you violated your lease, including dispute resolution, lease interpretation, and potential defenses.
What Are Possible Defenses in Sexual Harassment Litigation?
Review the legal strategies employers and defendants may use in sexual harassment cases, including proof of policy enforcement, lack of evidence, and procedural defenses.
What Are Three Ways to Defend Against a Breach of Contract Claim?
Learn the most common legal defenses to breach of contract claims and how they can help protect your interests in a business dispute.
Is ADR a Result-Driven Approach for Business Disputes?
Learn how ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration can resolve business conflicts faster, with greater flexibility and often lower costs than litigation.
What Would Your Argument Be for an Article 78 Proceeding?
Learn how an Article 78 proceeding can be used to contest a government agency’s actions, including claims of legal error, procedural violations, or abuse of discretion.
Did a New York Agency Deny You?
Learn how to respond if a New York agency denies your request, from understanding the reason for denial to navigating appeals and securing legal representation.
How Do Shareholder Disputes Arise?
Explore the typical sources of shareholder disputes, including disagreements over company direction, fiduciary duties, and the handling of business assets.
How to Form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New York
Follow a clear process for starting an LLC in New York, from selecting a name to filing Articles of Organization and meeting publication and tax obligations.
How the NLRB Decision May Lead to Business Litigation
Discover how rulings by the National Labor Relations Board can spark legal disputes for employers, including union issues, employee rights, and policy changes.
Are You Ready to Build Your Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case?
Learn the elements of a breach of fiduciary duty claim, including proving a fiduciary relationship, breach, damages, and available legal remedies.
How to Avoid Business Litigation by Licensing IP Correctly
Explore how drafting clear intellectual property licenses can prevent disputes, safeguard your rights, and ensure proper use of your business’s creative works.
Can a Receiver Take My Business?
Explore the circumstances where a receiver may be appointed to manage a business, what powers they have, and the legal strategies available to safeguard your ownership and operations.
Do You Need Bulk Storage for Chemicals or Petroleum?
Learn the legal requirements for storing chemicals or petroleum in bulk, including permits, facility standards, and spill prevention protocols.
What Are Single, Double, and Triple Net Commercial Leases?
Compare single, double, and triple net leases to see how maintenance, insurance, and taxes are allocated, and which lease structure may best fit your business needs.
What to Consider When Dealing With Business Litigation
Learn the essential steps in preparing for business litigation, including gathering evidence, assessing legal risks, and choosing the right dispute resolution approach.