Category Archives: Business Disputes

Innovative Lawsuit Against U.S. Bank

Hayward Ferrell of Huber Heights, Ohio has initiated an innovative lawsuit against U.S. Bank, a division of U.S. Bancorp, one of the largest banks in the country. This lawsuit is related to a popular type of government-guaranteed mortgage that in fact requires banks to take distinct step i

Product Liability: Mattel Pays $2.3 Million Penalty for Toys Containing Lead Paint

In an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mattel and its subsidiary Fisher-Price will pay $2.3 million in civil penalties for toys made in China containing high levels of lead paint. Lead paint has been shown to cause injury when ingested and is banned in the United States. This defective products penalty is the highest of its kind imposed by the CPSC. The Mattel civil penalty sheds more light over recent concerns by Congress that some read more

Why More Businesses Choose to Resolve Business Disputes Through Arbitration?

A dispute regarding your business is extremely disruptive and can divert your attention from your customers as well as causing disruption of your services due to the other party’s breach or failure to deliver. Disputes can also negatively affect your business reputation and image in the community and create animosity and hostility between you and the other party that is involved in the dispute. When disputes arise, you need a New York commercial litigation attorney to help you resolve the m

Hurricane Sandy Leaves Commercial Disputes Behind

As part of the coastline of the State of New York, Seaport, East River, Lower Manhattan and the businesses operating in the area were dealt a hard hand in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy late last year. As is always the case following such devastation, the City is putting in concerted efforts to see that the coastline is rebuilt. In December 2012, the New York Times confirmed plans by the operators of the Seaport Mall; Dallas based Howard Hughes Corporation, to construct a modern three storey b

Cargill Restarts Arkansas Turkey Plant

Cargill, the 150-year old food and agricultural company, is about to hit the reset button on operations. Observers are wondering if the company will completely reboot. On August 3, Cargill sent out a recall for over 35 million pounds of ground turkey. The recall was one of the biggest American meat recalls in history. The problem triggering the recall started in February when a salmonella outbreak was

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