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“Contracts, like hearts, are meant to be broken,” according to famous businessman Ray Kroc who helped make McDonald’s what it is today. While some in the business world may believe that, the reality is certainly to the contrary. At Binnall Law Group, each Alexandria business dispute attorney at our firm knows that contract disputes arise all the time over any number of issues. For example, if you are a party in a dispute that involves unequal bargaining power concerns, there’s a good chance that the court will find that the underlying contract was unconscionable and, therefore, unenforceable. Still, based on […]

Many college students know and understand the importance of obtaining consent before participating in any type of sexual interaction with another individual. Still, on some level, some young adults may not grasp how consent really works, particularly when there is alcohol involved during a sexual encounter. That said, if you have been accused of a Title IX violation involving alcohol, we encourage you to seek legal guidance right away.    Incapacitated or Intoxicated: What’s the Difference? Incapacitation and intoxication are two very different things that can be a bit tricky to identify. For example, a certain level of intoxication could […]

Work With an Experienced Title IX Attorney Though the NCAA is fundamentally associated with college athletics, the general public is mostly unaware that they are not always subject to the same regulations as member universities — for example, Title IX. On the surface, one might think that Title IX protects student-athletes from gender inequity and discrimination in the form of disparate programs, sexual assault, and more.  In reality, however, Title IX does not legally bind the NCAA. In fact, case decisions in the 1990s established a regulatory disconnect between the NCAA and Title IX, making it possible for the NCAA […]

An Alexandria Business Attorney Can Help With Your Case If you’ve entered into a business agreement that was breached by the other party (or parties), then you may be entitled to damages under contract law.  However, first-time contract plaintiffs may not be aware of the remedies that they can — or should — pursue.  Depending on the circumstances of the case, a variety of remedies may be available. Here at Binnall Law Group, our team has helped numerous clients sue and recover for contract breaches.  We understand just how overwhelming it can be to have an important contract fall through, […]