Lafayette, LA, Commercial Litigation Blog

A dispute between an employer and employee is not a rare occurrence. Often conflicts are unavoidable, especially when tough decisions hang in the balance. Personality differences, discrimination and harassment are a few serious issues. If conflicts go unresolved, it can lead to claims and ultimately damage a business. 

It might not be uncommon for companies in Louisiana and elsewhere to attempt to convince consumers that they provide the highest quality of products and services available. However, should another company feel that a competitor is attempting to persuade customers by providing false information about its own products, it may wish to take steps to protect company interests. Clorox has recently filed a lawsuit against Lysol accusing the company of attempting to mislead consumers through false advertising.

The incident reportedly stems from a recent ad campaign that was launched on various television and social media outlets by Lysol. In the ad, Clorox claims that the other company attempted to mislead consumers into believing that its products were somehow inferior. The company asserts that the comparisons made through the ad were false and were intended to lead customers into believing that Lysol products contained advantages that simply do not exist.

Many individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere consider it essential to have a strategy in place for the future should they suddenly become incapable of making decisions on their own. Many may choose to have someone else act on their behalf in these instances by naming him or her as power of attorney. There are several instances in which the designation of a power of attorney could lead to strife among the parties involved, perhaps especially among siblings.

One scenario in which another party may wish to dispute a power of attorney pertains to the validity of the contract. In some cases, one might be able to argue that the principal was not capable of understanding the terms of the arrangement, or that he or she was subjected to undue influence. Should other parties feel that the person acting as power of attorney is attempting to take advantage of the principal, they may wish to take action to protect their loved one from harm.

When companies in Louisiana and elsewhere experience times of financial strain, they may attempt to recover from financial losses by selling the rights to brand-name products to another entity. In some cases, this entity may allow the previous owner to continue selling its products under certain restrictions, and should it feel the other party fails to adhere to the terms of the arrangement, both parties may engage in intense contract disputes. Stanley Black and Decker has recently filed a lawsuit against Sears accusing the company of breach of contract.

The incident reportedly revolves around tools trademarked under the popular Craftsman brand, which Stanley Black and Decker purchased from Sears in 2017. According to reports, the company had subsequently agreed to allow Sears to continue selling Craftsman products under certain restrictions. However, it claims that the other party recently chose to launch a new line of products under the Craftsman name.