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Entire Controversy Doctrine: Loophole Allows For Second Bite Of The Apple

Posted by Eric Reiser March 13, 2015 Collection, Contracts, Experts, Litigation, Professional Malpractice

Consider this hypothetical: Plaintiff accounting firm (“Accounting Firm”) files a collection suit (“Action 1”) against defendant limited liability company (“LLC”) for nonpayment of invoices. In LLC’s answer to the Accounting Firm’s Complaint, LLC raises professional negligence as an “affirmative defense.” LLC fails to retain ... Read More.

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