Litigation between business entities in Tennessee and elsewhere involves many different kinds of business law disputes. Often at the heart of a business litigation conflict, however, is the plaintiff's claim that the defendant business has breached its duties under a contract between them. Sometimes, the claim can be filed on the anticipation that a breach is being planned by the other side, which may be characterized as a claim of anticipatory breach of contract.
Business litigation over franchise marketing favors franchisor
The courts in Tennessee and other states are familiar with the area of business litigation that deals with franchise law. A variety of conflicts arise in the context of retail franchise establishments, usually dealing with disputes between the franchisor and the franchisee. A recent court decision demonstrates how varied the conflicts can become in this busy area of business litigation.
Superstar looks to settle trademarks and copyrights dispute
Tennessee gets its share of trademark disputes involving entertainers who believe that their name or protected business marks are being infringed upon by outside parties. Disputes over trademarks and copyrights that cannot be resolved in private negotiations will likely be filed as litigation, asserting trademark infringement in a federal district court. One entertainer who has attempted to go that route to protect her namesake and its business integrity is Beyoncé.
