An Oregon contract dispute may take time and money away from a business, and the chance of a contract dispute arising at some point is high. However, many contract disputes could have been avoidable, had businesses drafted their contracts carefully and took other...
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Business Litigation
How should I react to a lawsuit against my business?
Facing a lawsuit against your business can bring about a lot of fear and stress. You may have initial feelings to react in certain ways. However, it is important to measure your actions carefully. Business News Daily explains once you receive the notice someone is...
Can partnership agreements have dispute resolution clauses?
If you want to launch a venture, you may have little choice but to find a business partner or two. After all, even if you have a brilliant idea, you may lack funding. You may also not have the skills or time to manage the enterprise's day-to-day operations. In...
What to do when conflicts arise with your business partner
When possible, try to formulate a plan with your business partner before any disagreements arise. Lay out your specific expectations and responsibilities ahead of time, so no questions arise later. Put your agreement in writing so you can refer back to the document in...
3 methods of resolving business disputes
When you own an Oregon business, the chances of a dispute arising at some point are high. However, not every business dispute has to turn into an ugly, contentious and costly court battle. Before you take matters to court, you may want to try alternative methods of...
What are the most common disputes a business owner might face?
Although there are certain protocols in place, the life of a business owner does not always run smoothly. Here are four types of disputes that might arise over the lifetime of a business. 1. Business-to-business disputes The relationship between businesses is valuable...
How to resolve conflicts with a business partner
A partnership is a common business structure that offers many potential advantages. However, the business can suffer when your partner does not pull his or her own weight within the organization. Dealing with a non-performing business partner can be difficult and...
What should a business do when facing a lawsuit?
Finding out someone is suing your business can turn everything upside down. It is completely normal to get upset and worried, but you should take some time to calm down before making any moves. Business News Daily explains that there are a couple of important things...
Alternatives to business litigation
If you are having a business dispute with another party, you may think your only option is to file a lawsuit against the other party. While this is undoubtedly an option, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options exist to help you and the other party negotiate the...
Is arbitration effective for resolving business litigation?
While your business partnership may have started well, what happens when one party becomes unhappy with the circumstances of the agreement and seeks to dissolve it? Often, disputes prompt partners to file litigation; however, arbitration may provide a more beneficial...
