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    FeaturedM&A DisputesFeb 9, 2026 Business

    Due Diligence Failures in Mergers and Acquisitions: When Sellers Conceal Material Information

    Sellers who conceal material information during mergers and acquisitions transactions expose themselves to significant post-closing liability and risk unwinding of the deal entirely. This article examines the legal framework governing seller disclosure obligations, common concealment tactics, and the remedies available to buyers who discover undisclosed liabilities after closing.

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    Trust & Fiduciary LitigationJan 28, 2026Individual

    Revocable Trust Amendments: Protecting Against Undue Influence and Capacity Challenges

    Trust amendments executed during periods of declining mental capacity or under the influence of self-interested parties remain among the most frequently litigated issues in estate and trust law. This article examines how courts evaluate capacity and undue influence claims, the governing legal framework in Washington and nationally, and what families can do to protect trust instruments from future challenges.

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    Commercial LitigationJan 22, 2026Business

    Letters of Intent in Business Transactions: Binding Obligations and Common Pitfalls

    Letters of intent remain among the most misunderstood documents in commercial transactions, with parties frequently discovering too late that provisions they assumed were non-binding carry enforceable legal obligations. This article analyzes the legal framework governing letters of intent, the critical distinction between binding and non-binding provisions, and strategies for avoiding costly missteps.

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    Commercial LitigationJan 8, 2026Business

    Material Breach vs. Minor Breach: Understanding When Contract Violations Justify Termination

    Not every contract breach justifies termination, and terminating a contract over a minor breach can itself constitute a material breach, exposing the terminating party to significant liability. This article examines the legal distinction between material and minor breaches, the factors courts use to classify them, and how businesses can protect their termination rights.

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    Trust & Fiduciary LitigationDec 28, 2025Individual

    Trust Administration Disputes: A Beneficiary's Guide to Holding Trustees Accountable

    Trust beneficiaries have powerful legal tools to hold trustees accountable for mismanagement, self-dealing, and failure to distribute assets properly. This article explains the trustee's core fiduciary duties, common breaches, and the remedies available under current law, including Washington's trust dispute resolution framework and the broader principles reflected in the Uniform Trust Code.

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    Founder DisputesDec 24, 2025Individual

    The Complex World of Tech Startup Founder Disputes: Governance and IP Lessons from Recent AI Turmoil

    Recent founder disputes, including a widely reported governance crisis at a San Francisco AI company, reveal how fragile control, IP ownership, and board alignment can be in high growth startups. This article explains the legal landscape governing corporate governance, trade secret and IP assignment rules, and state noncompete limitations, and offers concrete governance and documentation practices to prevent, and prevail in, founder disputes.

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    AI & Data DisputesDec 24, 2025Business

    Navigating the FTC’s AI Advertising Guidance: How to Avoid “AI‑Washing” and Build Defensible Claims

    The FTC has intensified scrutiny of AI-related marketing, warning that longstanding truth-in-advertising rules apply fully to AI claims. This article explains the legal framework under the FTC Act and related rules, identifies common AI advertising pitfalls, and sets out a practical compliance playbook businesses can use to substantiate claims, manage vendors, and avoid costly enforcement.

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    AI & Data DisputesDec 24, 2025Business

    FTC Scrutiny of AI Advertising Claims: Substantiation Standards, Disclosure Obligations, and Building a Defensible Compliance Program

    The Federal Trade Commission has intensified its scrutiny of AI advertising, warning companies against inflated or unsubstantiated claims and deceptive use of AI-generated content. This article explains the legal standards governing AI marketing under the FTC Act and related authorities, and provides a practical framework for substantiating AI claims, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating enforcement risk.

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    Construction DisputesDec 24, 2025Business

    Contract Tensions in Renewable Energy: Building Dispute Resilient EPC and Supply Agreements

    Renewable energy projects face unique contract pressures from interconnection delays, price volatility, and changing tax credit rules. Using a composite case study modeled on real disputes, this article outlines how to draft escalation, change in law, force majeure, and interconnection provisions that function under stress, and how to manage claims before they become litigation.

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