Commercial Litigation: Articles

Court TV: X-Factor or Eldorado?

I remember as a young man watching TV coverage of the OJ Simpson trial. It was dramatic stuff: a blonde brutally murdered; a celebrity US footballer (and star of The Naked Gun) in the dock; cops behaving very badly; racial tensions; and, of course, a blood soaked glove that didn’t fit.

Never to late to mediate?

Mediation is a confidential dispute resolution process whereby an independent third person tries to bridge the gaps between parties and reach a negotiated settlement before a dispute goes to trial. However, JMW recently helped guide a client through the mediation process nearly a year after a trial!

Contracting by Inertia

Some contracts automatically renew at the end of their term. Businesses and individuals should make sure they understand their contracts and formally cancel them to ensure no ongoing commitments.

Commercial Disputes to Escalate in Economic Slowdown