Business and Commercial Litigation Blog: business law and litigation defense services https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:51:12 -0400 Afroman Case Teaches Business Owners Lessons on Defamation, Free Expression https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/defamation-free-speech-lessons Thomas G. French dontbetthebusinessblog/defamation-free-speech-lessons Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:01 -0400 Business owners can learn valuable liability lessons from Afroman’s recent defamation and free expression case.

]]> Is Arbitration the Right Call for Your Business Contract Needs? https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/arbitration-vs-litigation Thomas G. French dontbetthebusinessblog/arbitration-vs-litigation Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:02 -0400 Arbitration is not always superior to traditional litigation.

]]> The Million Dollar Question: Who Pays the Attorney’s Fees? https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/who-pays-attorneys-fees Matthew S. Dowling, Thomas G. French dontbetthebusinessblog/who-pays-attorneys-fees Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:03 -0400 Parties to a lawsuit pay their own legal fees unless these exceptions are involved.

]]> When is Performance Excused due to Contractual Impossibility? https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/understanding-contractual-impossibility Matthew J. Boettcher dontbetthebusinessblog/understanding-contractual-impossibility Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:04 -0400 The impossibility doctrine may make it possible for your business to avoid contract liability when your inability to execute the terms is out of your control.

]]> Why Delinquent Taxpayers Should Circle the IRS Collection Statute Expiration Date on Their Calendars https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/collection-statute-expiration-date Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/collection-statute-expiration-date Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:05 -0400 Taxpayers who owe the IRS will want to make note of this key date on their calendars.

]]> How the Reversal of Chevron will Impact the IRS https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/Chevron-decision-impacts-IRS Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/Chevron-decision-impacts-IRS Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:06 -0400 The IRS, like other federal agencies, will be impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Chevron but could the decision be a positive for taxpayers? 

]]> IRS Passport Denial and Revocation Program - What you Need to Know and how to Reclaim Your Passport https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/IRS-passport-program Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/IRS-passport-program Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:07 -0400 Working together, the IRS and U.S. Department of State can deny a passport application or confiscate the passports of delinquent taxpayers.

]]> Understanding the Federal Taxpayer Advocate Service and Taxpayer Bill of Rights https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/taxpayer-advocate-service-bill-of-rights Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/taxpayer-advocate-service-bill-of-rights Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:08 -0400 Dealing with the IRS can be much easier with an understanding of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and assistance from the Taxpayer Advocates Service.

]]> Innocent v. Injured Spouse Relief: A Guide for Navigating Complex Tax Issues After Marital Changes https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/innocent-and-injured-spouse-relief Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/innocent-and-injured-spouse-relief Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:09 -0400 Understanding the difference between “innocent” and “injured” spouse relief under the IRS Code could save you a significant amount of money.

]]> Understanding Joint Filing and Innocent Spouse Relief - A Guide for Married Taxpayers https://www.plunkettcooney.com/dontbetthebusinessblog/joint-several-liability-innocent-spouse-relief Joseph A. Peterson dontbetthebusinessblog/joint-several-liability-innocent-spouse-relief Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:10 -0400 Here is your guide to joint and several tax liability for married couples and innocent spouse relief from federal income tax liability.

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