Arbitration, Mediation, and Litigation: What Businesses Need to Know Before Entering a Dispute
When business disputes arise, many companies assume they’ll be headed to court. But in today’s commercial landscape, an increasing number of contracts include arbitration clauses, which require parties to resolve disputes privately, outside the courtroom. There are also many instances when voluntarily engaging in mediation or arbitration has advantages over litigation. Below is a […]
Shareholder Derivative Litigation – UnitedHealth Faces Wave of Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits: What It Means for Corporate Boards and Investors
UnitedHealth Group is under fire—not just from regulators, but now also from its shareholders. UnitedHealth Group is facing another round of shareholder lawsuits citing the alleged Medicare fraud investigation reported by The Wall Street Journal in May. Steve Silverman, a UHG shareholder since 2003, filed a second shareholder derivative lawsuit last week in U.S. District […]
What Is a Business Tort? Understanding Fraud, Interference, and Other Unfair Practices in Commercial Litigation
In competitive industries, aggressive business tactics are expected—but not all conduct is fair or legal. If a business intentionally interferes with your company’s contracts, deceives you into a bad deal, or abuses confidential information, they may have committed a business tort. These claims can be complex, but the financial stakes are often high. Business tort […]
AI Contract Disputes Are on the Rise — Are You Ready?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how businesses operate. It’s also giving rise to a new category of legal disputes: AI-related contract litigation. These types of disputes are common when a new technology arises. Primarily they’re because either the person selling or buying (or both) the new technology doesn’t understand the new technology. From failed […]