Blog: Commercial Litigation

Fiduciary describes a relationship where one party has been entrusted to act on behalf of another party for business or personal reasons. The party acting as a fiduciary is legally required to act with the utmost integrity in all dealings and cannot do anything to jeopardize the interests of the party being represented. Fiduciary relationships […]

In this video testimonial, CFO of Ellit Groups, LLC, Elizabeth Huckabay, discusses her experience with Berg Plummer Johnson & Raval, LLP.

Breaches of contract can occur as a result of nonperformance and / or by announcing an intention not to perform, but there are many types of breaches. The following are common complaints in breach of contract cases: Failure to deliver the expected service; Failure to deliver the expected goods; Failure to complete the job; Failure […]

When one of my clients needs a lawyer to handle a matter that might involve business litigation, I send him to Geoff. Geoff is an outstanding lawyer with a fighter’s heart; I endorse his work wholeheartedly. -Mark Bennett

Materiality is a crucial legal standard in contract breaches. While every breach of contract could entitle you to recover financial compensation if it causes you damages, a material breach could relieve you of your own obligation to perform under the terms of the contract. This article will cover: What is a Material Breach of contract […]

Not all partnerships end the way their partners want. Even if your relationship with your partner(s) has proceeded smoothly for most of your partnership’s existence, there may come a time when the partnership has outlived its purpose or circumstances have significantly changed. There are times when you may decide that the best course of action […]

In this video, CEO of Atlas Holdings, Craig Taylor discusses his experience working with Geoff Berg of Berg Plummer Johnson & Raval, LLP.

Agreeing to a 50/50 partnership begins with the best of intentions – everyone is excited, looking forward to a long, prosperous future together. But with each partner having equal control and decision-making power lie the seeds of a future war of attrition. Relationships that begin harmoniously can and frequently do deteriorate over time when each […]

You have to be vigilant about enforcing your intellectual property rights. Nobody else will take action on your behalf. In the meantime, you could be losing a considerable amount of money if you do nothing. Not only should you closely monitor what someone may be doing with your intellectual property, but you should not hesitate […]

Many employees must sign non-compete agreements with their employer as a condition of their employment. Despite the Biden Administration’s stated intent to ban these agreements, and the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule doing so, many workers are still subject to the terms of these agreements within their employment contracts. Texas Law Allows Some Non-Compete Agreements […]