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Cincinnati Chili Eatery Sues Suppliers Over Botched $1.1 Million Business Deal
One of Ohio’s favorite restaurants, Skyline Chili, is suing two suppliers after a failed business operation that has allegedly cost the restaurant more than $1 million. The business claims that contractor Advanced Ammonia Refrigeration Design Corporation (AARDCO) and subcontractor Cryogenic Equipment & Services Inc. (CES) conducted a deal in 2017 with Skyline where the two […]

Intuit Pays $141 Million to Settle TurboTax Deception Claims Nationwide
When is “free, free free” not really “free free free?” According to a new settlement, it’s when Intuit claims it’s true, but it isn’t, isn’t, isn’t. According to news sources, Intuit Inc agreed to pay $141 million in restitution to settle claims by all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., that it tricked millions of […]

Federal Judge Challenges Nuisance ADA Lawsuits
Most business owners/landlords are well aware of the cottage industry of nuisance ADA lawsuits. But a federal judge in San Francisco has heard enough. Acting on his own initiative, U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria has ordered three disabled plaintiffs and their lawyers to prove they are entitled to bring their lawsuits in federal court. […]

Many Commercial Landlords Working Things Out with Tenants
Recovering from the pandemic is one of those easy to say but much harder to do things. While there are stories of commercial evictions for back rent and inflexibility by landlords negotiating new leases, there are also tales of landlords who are working to ensure their tenants avert evictions and survive to see what comes […]

Land Sale Breach of Contract Causes $250 Million Lawsuit Against Universal
According to news sources, a company that planned to build a sports theme park near Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park is suing Universal and a property development company for $250 million, claiming the company wrongfully sold the land to Universal in 2018. Fourth Watch Acquisitions, which specializes in real estate entertainment development, alleges Universal […]

New Complaint Alleges Burger King Ads Mislead Customers
At least 100 plaintiffs are included in a pending class-action lawsuit alleging “consumer fraud” as related to Burger King’s sandwich ads. In a 26-page class-action complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, attorneys Anthony J. Russo and James C. Kelly are representing plaintiffs who believe they were misled by the sandwich sizes […]

Lease Dispute Could Close St. Louis’ Fox Theatre
A business dispute imperils the future operation of the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Grand Center, perhaps as soon as next year, according to claims made in a lawsuit. But another party says it could take over and continue operations. The Fox, a St. Louis city landmark crafted in the Siamese-Byzantine Baroque style as a movie […]

‘Drinkable sunscreen’ Maker Gets Burned by Deceptive Ad Action
Showman P.T. Barnum famously said “there’s a sucker born every minute.” And to protect the people who aptly fit this description, the court system sometimes must get involved. For example, a company that marketed and sold a “drinkable sunscreen” has now agreed to a legal settlement to resolve allegations of deceptive advertising. All marketing […]

Are There Legal Risks From Doing Business in China?
As the business world gets smaller, companies may find themselves doing business with subsidiaries of foreign companies, which can bring a whole set of new challenges. For example, a California bankruptcy court judge recently approved a settlement agreement between the state-owned Aviation Industry Corp. of China, or AVIC, its subsidiaries and two American entities […]
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