Business Litigation

Commercial Litigation

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In the commercial world, litigation is common for businesses and entities. Business litigation refers to the legal action of filing a complaint with the court and following through the necessary proceedings. Legal disputes that arise for businesses or with third-party entities are handled by business lawyers. 

More About Business Litigation

Litigation can be used for businesses of varying sizes. It is a proceeding that can help all industries avoid financial stress or stolen trade secrets. Business litigation is used to navigate different disputes through the legal system. Taking a dispute or complaint to court will ensure that each party is punished or rewarded to the extent of the law. 

Lawyers who handle litigation will be involved in a time-consuming process. Businesses can benefit from hiring a litigation lawyer who knows the law well enough to file the right complaints, charges against the plaintiff, and motions that will set your business up for a proper court case. When a resolution can not be reached between parties on their own, litigation becomes necessary. By following litigation procedures, you protect legal rights and ensure fairness for all involved. 

Common Types Of Business Litigation

What exactly is handled during business litigation? There are many legal issues that can arise when running a business, not only for the business owners but for employees and customers as well. Here are some of the most common issues handled by business litigation lawyers.

 

Breach Of Contract

One of the most common types of business litigation is breach of contract. Having a contract is important in business. Contracts can govern the structure of your business, processes of the business, employment, and transactions of goods. Fulfilling contractual obligations is important for every member of a business. When the contracts are breached, this can have devastating consequences for the business. Handling breached contracts through litigation will help keep your business from going under. 

WW Partners can help you enforce your contracts and handle the breach of contract process. We can also help individuals and companies that are being accused of a breach of contract. Looking through the rules and expectations lined out in a contract, we can help ensure your litigation is processed quickly. 

Employment

Some employment claims can include wage and hour disputes, retaliation claims, wrongful termination, and medical leave violations. Most employment litigations involve federal employment laws, but they can also vary depending on the state. Different procedures will be needed depending on what issue you are dealing with. Certain acts and federal laws protect employees from illegal acts. Business lawyers can help you fight these injustices in court against large or small corporations. 

Shareholder Disputes Or Oppression

Those who have a stake in a company will do almost anything to protect their investment. Shareholder disputes are common when someone feels that their rights have not been protected. Disputes can include:

• Breach of shareholder agreement
• Self-dealing or conflicts of interest
• Payment of dividends
• Excessive compensation
• Denying access to corporate records
• Illegal actions like fraud

Disagreements among management and shareholders could make business operations difficult. Having litigation keeps any party from acting unfairly and unlawfully. 

Fraud Or Misrepresentation

Committing fraud and misrepresentation is a big deal in business. Misleading others for financial gain will lower the credibility of a business and reduce the likelihood of a future for the company. Contract fraud, sales fraud, or merger fraud are just a few examples of illegal actions. 

Companies or consumers that are victims of fraud can seek legal help to recieve monetary compensation. Business litigation proceedings could also help shut down an unreliable company, limit your competition, or restore money that you were scammed out of. Fraudulent parties will be held accountable by the court system when litigation is filed.  

Antitrust Litigation

Antitrust refers to actions like monopolistic behavior, price-fixing, or unfair practices. When businesses are accused of these acts, they can face large fines or other penalties. Antitrust litigation could move through multiple courts before a resolution is reached. Because antitrust laws deal with the public good, these litigations could make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Outcomes of Business Litigation

Our team at WW Partners wants all of our clients to achieve the best outcome possible. Legal disputes can vary depending on the state, what court handles your case, and the complaints you have filed. In business litigation, the most common outcome is monetary relief. Financial compensation is often the best choice for the courts/government to provide to help cover the losses of a certain party. 

Another common solution is injunctions. This means that a court will mandate an individual or company refrain from certain actions. They will list out what means of the contract need to be met going forward or stop the use of stolen intellectual property. 

No matter the outcome you are hoping for, WW Partners will be by your side every step of the way. Our Utah legal team wants to help you receive the compensation you deserve and set you up for a better future. With a comprehensive legal strategy, you can mitigate more risk and have a profitable future.