DLM LAW LLC

08/20/2026

Trial lawyers for business disputes, in Kansas City and beyond.

08/19/2026

There is a big difference between telling an insurer you want a claim resolved and making a settlement demand that can later become part of a bad faith claim.

That distinction became important in Bristol Springs Custom Homes, LLC v. Argo Group US, Inc., a recent Fourth Circuit decision involving a construction-defect dispute, an insurance judgment and allegations that the insurer failed to settle.

The case offers an interesting look at how courts evaluate the record surrounding settlement discussions, particularly when a dispute later turns on what was actually communicated between the parties.

Read the full blog to see what the court found and what the decision means for policyholders and insurers handling settlement negotiations: https://dlmlaw.com/blog/what-counts-as-a-settlement-demand/

08/11/2026

Most business disputes don't begin with someone refusing to perform overnight.

They often start with repeated delays, missed commitments, or explanations that something will be fixed "next week." Businesses naturally try to preserve the relationship, so they keep working toward a solution.

The challenge is knowing when a business problem has become a legal one.

There comes a point where continuing to wait may cost more than taking action. Understanding your legal position early doesn't mean filing a lawsuit immediately. It means making informed decisions while you still have options.

When significant commercial disputes arise, timing and strategy matter just as much as the facts.

08/03/2026

A breach of contract can disrupt far more than a single business deal. It can affect operations, revenue, customer relationships, and long-term growth.

When the stakes are high, understanding your legal position is critical. DLM LAW represents businesses in complex commercial litigation, helping clients navigate significant contract disputes where the outcome matters.

If your business is facing a serious contract dispute, we're here to discuss your legal options.

👉 https://dlmlaw.com/free-consultation/

07/30/2026

DLM LAW is proud to help sponsor an event for such a worthwhile cause. Safehome provides shelter, advocacy, counseling and prevention education for victims of intimate partner abuse. It is the largest intimate partner abuse shelter in the State of Kansas and the only one in Johnson County.

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Thank you to every single one of these incredible supporters — without you, today wouldn’t be possible. Safehome couldn’t provide the support and resources to survivors, their children and their pets without friends like YOU! See you tonight 🎉

07/28/2026

Businesses send wire payments every day with little reason to question where the money is going, especially when the instructions appear to come from someone they've worked with before.

That assumption became the center of the dispute in Progressive Laboratories, Inc. v. Living Fuel, Inc. After a hacker intercepted an email conversation and sent fraudulent wire instructions, more than $130,000 ended up in the wrong account. The payment was real, but the debt remained.

The Fifth Circuit's decision is a reminder that courts may look beyond the fraud itself and ask a different question: which party was in the better position to prevent it? Read the full blog post to learn more: https://dlmlaw.com/blog/a-fraudulent-wire-transfer-left-one-company-paying-twice/

07/22/2026

Not every unfavorable result is legal malpractice, but sometimes an attorney's mistakes make all the difference. If you have questions about how your business matter was handled, our team can review your case and determine whether legal malpractice may have occurred.

07/21/2026

Click this link to learn more about the current lawsuit involving the North American Sport Karate Association —https://naskatour.com/july2026litigationupdate

07/02/2026

Winning a business dispute takes more than having the facts on your side.

In Deque Systems Inc. v. BrowserStack, Inc., claims for more than $30 million unraveled because the plaintiff failed to properly disclose how those damages were calculated during discovery. The court also made clear that asking for an injunction isn't enough if there's no evidence the conduct is continuing.

The decision is a reminder that strong claims can still fail when discovery obligations aren't taken seriously.

Read more about what happened and why timing can matter just as much as the merits of the case: https://dlmlaw.com/blog/a-30-million-claim-lost-over-discovery/

06/30/2026

Not every partnership dispute is about money.

Many commercial litigation cases involve disagreements around:

- Authority or
- Decision-making power or
- Company direction or
- Access to business information.

As businesses grow, informal agreements and verbal understandings can create major legal complications.

👉Regularly updating governance documents and maintaining written records can help businesses avoid unnecessary disputes and operational delays.