Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Re: virtual-switch.com has asked me to shut down my website.

This is a common occurrence where a company seeks to shut down a gripe site---which is what you seem to have. The problem is that the company sues you, you have to respond; but you might want to take the first step. I have recently written an article on this subject and if you are interested, go to www.thesilberlawfirm.com and click the articles tab.

Re: virtual-switch.com has asked me to shut down my website.

You would do best to contact the attorney who negotiated your contract with the website suing you now to discuss your legal position and strategy. The basic problem is that you chose to go public with your complaint on your website instead of negotiating with the company you felt to be in breach of your contract or pursuing them in court. This gives the other party an option for suing you first for defamation and other related claims (not sure what the complaint alleges).

If your lawyer is not available, you would need to find a litigator familiar with defamation, tortious interference and similar business reputational torts to defend you. If you do not respond to the complaint, you will risk a default judgment against you.

Re: virtual-switch.com has asked me to shut down my website.

Well...first off, read your agreement or get it so someone else can peruse it. Then determine if he has done anything for which you may sue him peremptorily or wait for him to sue you.

This office has a concentration is civil litigation. Feel free to contact me at the 8458782163 number during the next few days for a free consult.

Good Luck

RRG