Fraudulent concealment claims can arise when one party intentionally hides or fails to disclose important information during a transaction or other legal relationship. Unlike fraud based on an affirmative false statement, these disputes focus on information that was allegedly withheld.…

Fraudulent transfer disputes can arise when a debtor transfers property or other assets while owing money to a creditor. A creditor may claim that the transaction improperly placed assets beyond reach or reduced the debtor’s ability to satisfy an existing…

Businesses sometimes acquire the assets or operations of other companies without necessarily taking on every obligation of the prior business. When a dispute later arises, courts may need to determine whether the acquiring company can be held responsible for liabilities…

Contracts do not always remain exactly as they were originally written. After an agreement is formed, the parties may decide to change payment terms, deadlines, responsibilities, pricing, or other provisions as their circumstances develop. When a dispute arises over an…

Attorney fees can become an important part of a civil dispute, particularly when one party seeks reimbursement for the legal costs incurred during litigation. However, the fact that someone prevails in a lawsuit does not automatically mean that the court…

Not every agreement is reduced to writing. In many situations, individuals or businesses may reach legally significant agreements through spoken conversations alone. When a disagreement later arises, courts evaluate the evidence presented to determine whether an enforceable oral agreement existed…

Contracts are generally intended to reflect agreements voluntarily entered into by the parties. However, disputes sometimes arise over whether certain contractual terms are so unfair that they should not be enforced. In those situations, courts may evaluate whether the doctrine…

Contracts often establish rights and responsibilities that continue long after an agreement is signed. As the parties carry out their obligations, they may develop a consistent pattern of conduct that reflects how they understand the contract’s terms. When disputes arise,…

Contracts often establish obligations that take effect immediately after an agreement is formed. In some cases, however, a contract may require a specific event or action to occur before a party’s contractual duties become enforceable. Courts evaluate these requirements, known…

When someone suffers harm because of another party’s actions, they may have the right to seek compensation through the legal system. However, the law also recognizes that an injured party may have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to reduce…