By Paul Clevenger | Published January 2, 2020 | Posted in Business Litigation | Tagged Tags: benefit of the bargain, business fraud, direct damages, out-of-pocket cost, punitive damages, reliance damages, special damages | Comments Off on What Damages Are Available in Business Fraud Cases?
What Damages Are Available in Business Fraud Cases?
Fraud is an ever-present risk of doing business, and it can be devastating to your bottom line. Business fraud may include such acts as embezzlement, skimming by employees, nondelivery of merchandise, nonpayment of moneys due, misrepresentation and nondisclosure of material facts in a transaction. In order to obtain legal relief when you are the victim Read More
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Common Misrepresentations in Business and Real Estate Transactions
In business and real estate transactions, making false statements or failing to disclose material facts can cause severe financial harm to another party. Once the misrepresentation is discovered, it may be the basis for cancelling the deal or recovering money damages or both. However, not all false statements are made knowingly or with intent to Read More
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WHAT SHOULD I DO OR NOT DO IF MY BUSINESS IS SUED
TEN DO’S AND DON’TS IF YOUR BUSINESS IS SUED So the worst has happened – you became involved in a dispute with a customer, supplier, shipper, or someone else you do business with, and they have now sued your business. What now? This short article will give you some “do’s” and “don’ts” if you become Read More
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HOW DO I KNOW THAT I HAVE A BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM?
DO I HAVE A BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM? The Law Office of Paul R. Clevenger handles breach of contract cases. If you think you may have a claim for breach of contract against another party, you should consider the following brief points: 1. Is there a legal contract? A legal contract consists of three parts: Read More
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WHAT IS DISCOVERY
WHAT IS DISCOVERY? In most business litigation lawsuits, the most important part of the case is the discovery period. Basically, discovery is the process by which each side learns, or “discovers” information about the other side’s case. During the discovery period, the Plaintiff (the party bringing the suit) will try to obtain documents and testimony Read More
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WHAT ARE THE 6 STAGES OF A BUSINESS LAWSUIT
THE SIX STAGES OF A BUSINESS LAWSUIT Many business owners wonder what happens when they become involved in business litigation. Basically, any business lawsuit can be broken down into six (6) distinct stages. The Law Office of Paul R. Clevenger is a full-service business litigation law firm, and we stand ready to assist you with Read More
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HOW DOES PAUL CLEVENGER CHARGE FOR HIS SERVICES
HOW DOES PAUL CLEVENGER CHARGE FOR HIS SERVICES? Many business people would like to know what a business lawyer charges for legal services. Like most business attorneys, I usually charge a flat hourly rate for litigation matters. I will occasionally take a collection case on a contingency fee basis, which means that I will keep Read More
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CLEVENGER LAW PRACTICE
CLEVENGER LAW PRACTICE The first thing Paul Clevenger likes to tell people about his practice is that he is a business lawyer. Paul has spent over thirty (30) years advising business clients and handling business disputes. He simply doesn’t do any other type of law. Clients appreciate that because Paul has the experience to handle Read More
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MEET PAUL CLEVENGER
MEET PAUL CLEVENGER Paul Clevenger is a native of Dallas, Texas. Paul went to high school at Cistercian Prep School in Irving, Texas, and attended college at the University of Notre Dame and Southern Methodist University. He majored in business during college, and obtained a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist with a concentration in real estate. Read More
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