Category Archives: Business Torts
Couple Arrested in Arizona After Defrauding Hundreds in Florida
When you own a company and sign a contract with customers, you need to abide by the term of the contract. When you don’t, this is considered a breach of contract and can even constitute fraud. The owners of a pool construction company in Melbourne have been arrested in Arizona. The couple allegedly defrauded… Read More »
Arise Virtual Solutions to Pay $13 Million in Wage Dispute Lawsuit
Gig workers, or independent contractors, have some benefits. They can typically make their own hours and make a lot of money working for various companies. However, these workers often get taken advantage of. They are often the last ones to get paid, and many get paid much less than they thought. This is what… Read More »
Florida Swimming Pool Company Guilty of Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud
Running a business is a full-time job and then some. Many people think owning a business is an easier gig than working a 9-5 job for someone else, but it’s really not. There’s a lot that business owners need to manage and sometimes they make bad decisions. These decisions often involve fraud, criminal charges,… Read More »
Types of Business Fraud
We expect all businesses to operate scrupulously, but unfortunately, that does not always happen. Fraud is a common issue, with companies taking advantage of employees and customers. It can happen in many ways, but the common theme is that someone is taking money from someone else. As a business owner, you need to put… Read More »
What Is Tortious Interference?
Business owners face a lot of competition. No matter what industry you’re in, you’re going to see competitive behavior from others. And while competition can be healthy, it can also go a little too far and cause issues. This is called tortious interference, and it is a type of business tort that occurs when… Read More »
What is Trade Libel?
Owning a business is no walk in the park. A business owner will face many challenges, whether they are newly established or a veteran business that’s been around for decades. While finances are one of the biggest issues, many entrepreneurs face other business torts, such as lies, gossip and issues with their reputation. This… Read More »
Types of Misrepresentation in Business
Many businesses make their money off contracts that they have with individuals and other businesses. When you agree to a contract with another party, you are putting your trust in them. You assume that they will hold up their end of the deal and meet their obligations. If they don’t, your business is on… Read More »
Types of Fraud That Can Ruin Your Business
Are you an entrepreneur? If so, do you know the biggest issue you could face as you run your business? If you answered fraud, you would be correct. Many business owners worry about attaining customers and making money, but the truth is that fraud should also be on your mind. Fraud is a serious… Read More »
L’Oreal Must Pay $91 Million for Stealing Trade Secrets
Every company has its own trade secrets. These secrets may be customer information, recipes, formulas and procedures that help a company develop products and services. They include information that, if another company were to get a hold of them, would put them at an unfair advantage. That’s why stealing trade secrets is a business… Read More »
Elements of a Successful Tortious Interference Claim
Tortious interference refers to the interference of one party with a contract between the plaintiff and another entity. The interference must have resulted in damages to the plaintiff for the courts to even consider hearing the case. If your business suffered losses as a result of another party’s interference with a contract between your… Read More »