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Commercial litigation encompasses any lawsuit filed as a result of a legal dispute in the business world. These cases are different from other civil lawsuits because they involve complex commercial laws. Most business owners are likely to experience conflict at one time or another, which is why it’s helpful to understand some of the more common reasons commercial litigation occurs. Here are a few types of cases that fall into this category.  

3 Commonly Seen Litigation Cases in Business

1. Employment Disputes 

Both state and federal commercial laws govern the relationship between employees and employers. A business may face litigation if an employee believes they have been treated unfairly when it comes to issues like wages, discrimination, health or pension benefits, or workers’ compensation. Employers might have cause to sue an employee for failing to uphold certain obligations they have to the company, like protecting trade secrets.

2. Breach of Contract 

commercial lawContracts are legally binding documents. Therefore, when one party has misrepresented their intentions or failed to satisfy their part of the agreement, they are considered to be in breach of contract. The non-breaching party may pursue damages for losses resulting from the breach.

3. Intellectual Property Infringement

Copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets are all forms of intellectual property protected by commercial law. If a business owner discovers their organization’s intellectual property is being misused or has been acquired without permission, a lawsuit may be filed against the party in violation.  

 

No matter what kind of business dispute arises, you’ll need the help of an attorney who knows the ins and outs of commercial law. Donald L. Spafford, Jr., Attorney at Law in Honolulu, HI, provides legal representation for all types of commercial litigation cases with his more than three decades of experience. Call (808) 532-6300 to set up a free consultation, or visit his website to learn more about the various commercial law issues he handles.

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