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• posted: Jan. 15, 2026
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Divorce
• financial,  agreement,  interests

A business divorce can be a long, painful process. Breaking off from fellow shareholders or partners could have significant legal, financial and emotional consequences. There might be moments where you Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Defamation,  Libel,  Slander
• negligence,  Publication,  Damages,  defamatory

Social media platforms and podcasts give individuals the chance to reach a broad audience without having to go through a traditional media outlet. This can be empowering for someone who Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Legal malpractice
• assets,  financial,  debts

Americans are generally reluctant to discuss personal financial issues. In many ways, keeping this information private is often a good idea, but there are situations where close family members, and Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Contracts
• disagreements,  construction,  property

Disagreements over the nonpayment of construction contracts occur frequently. Contractors who have finished a job based on the expectation that they will receive full payment on completion often find themselves Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Torts
• business,  capital,  regulatory

Kentucky is recognized worldwide as the capital of thoroughbred racing. The people and businesses devoted to developing winning horses pursue their goals vigorously on the track, in the paddock, and Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Litigation
• online,  shopping,  temu

In fewer than three years, the Chinese-owned online shopping platform Temu has become immensely popular, with hundreds of millions of visits each month. The website is known for offering various Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Divorce
• business divorce,  business,  cta

Purchasing a business triggers the duty to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a federal law mandating the disclosure of beneficial owners of certain U.S. entities to prevent illicit Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Divorce
• healthcare law,  divorce,  business

A "business divorce" refers to the change in ownership or dissolution of a closely held business, which can be as complex and contentious as a marital divorce. This term encompasses Read More

• posted: May 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Legal malpractice
• legal malpractice,  case settled,  negligence

Legal malpractice is generally defined as failing to adhere to the professional duty of care that an attorney owes to clients. Usually, a malpractice claim is lodged after the client Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Defamation
• Business Litigation,  Defamation,  NDA

As a business owner or operator, protecting your company’s interests requires understanding how to avoid and cope with problems that can end up in litigation. Disputes related to business operations, Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Litigation
• Business Litigation,  Commercial disparagement,  Defendants

Commercial disparagement, also known as trade libel, is a cause of action by which a business can seek damages when false and damaging statements about its products, services or overall Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Law
• Business Law,  Agreements,  Updating

A buy-sell agreement is an essential document for any business with multiple owners. It outlines the procedures for the transfer of ownership interests in the event of specified triggering events, Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2025
• Todd McMurtry
• Business Divorce
• Business Divorce,  Negotiations,  responsibilities

In a business divorce, where owners of an enterprise part ways, structuring negotiations effectively can help prevent prolonged disputes, preserve relationships and ensure a fair division of assets and responsibilities.  Here Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2024
• Todd McMurtry
• Defamation
• damages,  Business Defamation,  Personal Defamation

Defamation is a false statement presented as fact that injures the reputation of the person or entity about whom it is made. In a lawsuit alleging defamation of a business, Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2024
• Todd McMurtry
• Legal malpractice
• litigation,  Legal malpractice,  lawsuit

A person or company alleging legal malpractice bears a unique burden often referred to as proving “the case within the case." Essentially, the plaintiff must show two layers of causation: Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2024
• Todd McMurtry
• Commercial Litigation
• Commercial Litigation,  disputes,  legal counsel

Even the most well-run companies can become involved in disputes that end up in court. These disputes can arise in a variety of situations and can impact a business's operations, Read More