We pride ourselves in having a judicial system that lets the little guys stand up to big, powerful corporations and aggressors. When they wrongfully foreclose on our homes, or pollute our water with hexavalent chromium, or conceal the dangers of asbestos, the courts are here to protect us. The courts are our defense against organized bullying. But what happens when the courts become the tools of organized bullying?
This article touches on the hot button issue of major tech companies filing law frivolous law suits to prevent smaller tech start ups to innovate effectively. The fear of huge litigation costs are something start ups cannot afford and, as a result, are limiting these smaller entities in what they can develop.