Other Litigation and Disputes

This is FindLaw’s collection of Other Litigation and Dispute articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Here you’ll find valuable information on Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Protection extended by the Supreme Court of the United States, an informative piece on understanding your ethical obligations as in-house counsel if you represent an employee, as well as the company, and frequently asked litigation questions. You’ll also be able to learn the advantages that litigation finance offers to both corporate clients and their lawyers. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

Litigation and Disputes

Other Litigation and Disputes Articles

Zoning Property and the Role of the Comprehensive Plan

In 1992, as a result of a group effort of local government developers, environmentalists, farmers and state officials, the Maryland Legislature adopted, and the Governor signed into law, the Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act of ...
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The Art of “Going Solo”

Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I try to engage other legal professionals in conversation. Sooner or later the conversation gets around to the defining question, "So, what are you doing with your law degree?" Each has a different tale to ...
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Social Security Disability Overview

Social Security disability is an insurance program for the severely disabled. To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough under the rules. Generally, you must have worked at least 5 years ...
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Who Counts as a Supervisor Under Current Labor Law?

More of your employees may be supervisors than you might think and they may be supervisors in ways which might surprise you. Reconsidering whether some of your employees are supervisors could pay significant dividends for you as an employer. In a ...
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Representing the Media Personality

Lawyers who represent successful clients in the entertainment industry will, sooner rather than later, be called upon to draft or edit agreements regarding the services of those clients. Examples include agreements for an on-air personality to ...
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The Rise In Motor Vehicle Dealer/Manufacturer Disputes: How To Avoid Becoming A Litigation Victim

Economic, regulatory and other market forces create a dynamic automotive industry requiring flexible strategies to stay competitive. While manufacturers must respond to international and national trends, dealers focus on local market demands ...
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Your Personal Injury Claim: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have been injured to the extent that it is necessary for you to visit a doctor, lose time from work, or if your injury has an other-wise significant impact on your life, it may well be worthwhile to consult with a lawyer if you feel another ...
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The Next Mass Tort in Nutraceuticals

You won’t hear them say it out loud, but traditional drug companies wading into the business of dietary supplements may get nostalgic from time to time for the strict regimen that governs the pharmaceutical business. They may chafe under the intense ...
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The New Mequila Tax Law

The Tax Authorities of Mexico and the United States (the "Authorities") have reached a mutual Agreement (the "Agreement") on the tax regime applicable to maquiladoras for years 2000 through 2002. The Authorities are of the opinion that the Agreement ...
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Recording Telephone Conversations

This brochure provides information about recording telephone conversations and general information about the interception and divulgence of radio communications. The FCC protects the privacy of telephone conversations by requiring notification ...
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