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Commercial disputes among small business owners can stem from different factors, disrupting operations and slowing growth. For legal practitioners working with small businesses, understanding the root causes of these disputes is essential to providing effective...
You might feel uneasy about using mediation to settle a commercial dispute. Maybe you have achieved success through litigation previously, or perhaps you assumed that litigation was the standard route to go. Learning more can help you move forward with confidence....
When disagreements arise over the terms or performance of a contract, you may find yourself in an impasse with the other party, facing the prospect of a costly and time-consuming court process. It does not have to be that way. Mediation offers a path forward that can...
When you first agreed to a business partnership, you likely were expecting a lot to happen. Maybe you were expecting your partner to provide insights into the larger business world. Or, you may have intended for them to take on some important work that you did not...
Many contracts include clauses that establish a binding commitment to resolve disputes through arbitration. However, there are times when parties may seek to bypass it. This may happen when they believe it limits their legal rights or fails to provide a fair and...
Business partnerships are often formed with the best intentions. However, even the most well-structured business partnerships can encounter disputes that threaten the stability and growth of the partners’ shared company. In such situations, seeking business partner...
When business partners disagree, their conflict sometimes escalates into disputes that could negatively impact their organization. When this happens, it is usually wise to seek ways to amicably resolve the dispute instead of leaving it to worsen or reach the court....
Mediation allows you to resolve conflicts without filing a lawsuit, but this generally does not mean you do not need your lawyer during the process. Indeed, working with an attorney can help you ensure better outcomes from mediation in several ways. Considering...
Conflicts arising from disagreements over business growth strategies may be inevitable. Partners may have opposing views over market entry or investment decisions. If not managed well, unresolved conflicts can strain partnerships. Before that happens, business...
Having a business partner usually ensures that you avoid facing the challenges of running a company by yourself. Unfortunately, having a partner may also sometimes lead to conflict, which, without proper resolution, may adversely affect your business. Understanding...