About Canaan Suitt, J.D.
Canaan Suitt received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School. After serving as a senior editor for the law school’s comparative law blog, he was a staff member of the William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review (ELPR). As a legal intern at the National Center for State Courts, he assisted in international rule of law projects and policy review; as a research assistant, he studied political dynamics in the U.S. federal judiciary. His articles on law and philosophy have been published in the ELPR as well as the academic journal Dewey Studies. He loves using his background in research and writing to make legal information accessible. Canaan currently writes for SuperLawyers.com. In his free time, he enjoys reading, travel, and being a cat dad.
Articles written by Canaan Suitt, J.D.
How To Defend Against Breach of Contract Claims
Generally, the terms of a contract are legally binding, such that parties who fail to perform are in breach of contract. However, there are a number of ways that a contract can be invalidated or rescinded. If you're sued or threatened with a breach of contract lawsuit, you can raise several potential defenses. This article will explain what a breach of contract is and cover some of the most common defenses to breach of contract. It's best to raise as many defenses as possible. Once you're …
How Domestic Partnerships Legally Compare to Marriage
Domestic partnerships are committed relationships in which individuals share a residence and live together without being married. Though only recognized by a handful of states, such partnerships provide individuals with some of the legal benefits of marriage. Domestic partnership law varies by state. Many states have done away with civil unions and domestic partnerships. To understand the benefits of a domestic partnership in your state, talk to a local family law attorney. What Are Domestic …
How Do I Create a Legally Enforceable Contract?
“When people think of contracts, they tend to think of multi-page documents with all this arcane legal language in them — but they don’t have to be that way,” says New York business attorney Sarah Gold. There are a few key requirements any contract must meet in order to be legally binding and enforceable, including legal capacity, mutual assent, exchange, and offer and acceptance. It’s possible to have a contract that meets all the requirements while being clear and to the …
Types of Business Lawsuits
Many kinds of lawsuits involve businesses and business activities. Business owners may be sued as defendants or sue others as plaintiffs. While business owners can take proactive steps to protect their businesses from lawsuits, such as having a lawyer draft sound contracts or implement policies and procedures that comply with federal and state laws, lawsuits may be unavoidable in some instances. At other times, a business owner may have no choice but to bring a lawsuit to protect their …
What Does a Business Litigation Lawyer Do?
A business litigation lawyer is an attorney who represents companies in business disputes. A business lawyer provides legal representation in disputes involving contract breach, unfair competition, commercial fraud, partnership conflicts, and debt collection. During trial litigation, a business lawyer participates in the lawsuit filing, evidence collection, document discovery, witness preparation, court injunctions, and financial recovery of money damages. To resolve disputes, a commercial …
How To Protect Your Business From a Lawsuit
There are proactive steps you can take as a business owner to protect your business from a lawsuit. Get upfront legal advice on all contracts, business documents, and company policies and procedures. To ensure employees follow the policies you've created, implement robust training and oversight. If legal claims do arise despite precautions, have business insurance in place and consult a business litigator. "In most cases, litigation is not a good business. It’s a rare instance in which …
How To File a Lawsuit Against a Company
There are many reasons why someone might want to sue a company. The party who wants to sue could be a person who was harmed by a company’s product, a customer who was injured on the company’s premises, an employee who was wrongfully terminated or harassed, a patient who suffered medical malpractice, or another company that experienced a breach of contract. Just as there are many different parties who might want to sue, many kinds of entities can be the target of a …
How To Find the Best Attorney for Your Business
If you're a business owner, chances are that legal questions will come up at some point, and you’ll need to consult a lawyer. “In the vast majority of disputes between companies, you would want to have a lawyer,” says Benjamin I. Fink, a business litigation attorney at Berman Fink Van Horn in Atlanta, Georgia. But it’s also a good idea to speak to a lawyer about many non-litigation issues, such as: Seeking investors for a startup Devising a business plan Purchasing real estate …
How To Get a Visa To Study in the US
To get a visa to study in the U.S., you must apply through an SEVP-approved school and pass immigration checks. After getting your admission letter, the school registers you with the SEVIS system. Pay the Form I-901 SEVIS fee, fill out Form I-20, complete DS-160 form, and upload a passport photo. Documentation includes a valid passport, enrollment proof, academic transcripts, bank statements to show financial support, home country ties, and English proficiency (if necessary). You will get a …
What Are the Steps To Becoming a US Citizen?
There are a few ways a person can become a citizen of the United States: They are born in the United States They are born outside the United States to a U.S. citizen parent One of their parents naturalized when they were younger than 18 years old They go through the naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen This article will focus on naturalization or the process that a non-citizen adult must go through to become a citizen of the United States. After getting …
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