Thomas Patterson

December 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

If criminal law involves bad people on their best behavior and divorce law involves good people on their worst behavior, shareholder disputes are somewhere in between.

By Thomas Patterson

13 minute read

December 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Understanding the vast number of remedies for a shareholder disputes out there is essential for reaching the optimal outcome for your client or business.

By Thomas Patterson

5 minute read

December 02, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Knowing when to litigate and, perhaps more importantly, when not to litigate, can be the difference between a company imploding due to internecine strife, and an orderly resolution to a dispute that ultimately strengthens a business.

By Thomas Patterson

6 minute read

November 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Drafting a valid shareholder agreement can be a difficult proposition, but they can be invaluable tools in avoiding the even greater costs that come from shareholder disputes.

By Thomas Patterson

12 minute read

November 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel

In order to get needed injunctive relief, one first has to understand the bases for requesting an injunction.

By Thomas Patterson

12 minute read

October 21, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Shareholder disputes can be dangerous because the litigation process can be expensive, time-consuming and can end with serious consequences.

By Thomas Patterson

4 minute read

October 17, 2013 | Inside Counsel

If a party violates a restrictive covenant, in many cases, getting an injunction is the only practical way to prevent serious, and often irreparable, harm.

By Thomas Patterson

4 minute read

October 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel

When exactly does a preliminary injunction or TRO become necessary in disputes between shareholders?

By Thomas Patterson

10 minute read

September 19, 2013 | Inside Counsel

No matter what form that IP takes, it is important that not only do firms ultimately prevail, but also have the ability to protect their IP while their claim is still pending.

By Thomas Patterson

8 minute read

September 05, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Despite its common sense nature, the bond requirement is not always enforced, as circuits have interpreted the language of the federal rules differently.

By Thomas Patterson

6 minute read