What is a Settlement Conference?
July 23, 2018Arizona’s rules of civil procedure require the parties to a lawsuit to confer in good faith and participate in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to attempt to resolve the dispute prior to trial. Even if the parties do not believe that ADR would assist them in settling the dispute, they must explain to the judg…
DetailsI Had an Oral Agreement with a Business Partner. Can I Sue Him if He’s No Longer Doing What We Agreed?
July 19, 2018When disputes arise between business partners, they commonly look to their written contract or partnership agreement for direction. If the dispute ends up in litigation, the court also will look to the agreement. Unfortunately, some business partners have no written agreement, but have relied solely on an oral agre…
DetailsHow Can I Prevent the Loss of Assets Until a Business Dispute is Resolved?
July 16, 2018Sometimes business disputes involve a true emergency: outright stealing or embezzling by a company insider. For example, if a business owner suspects that the company accountant or even another partner is embezzling funds or otherwise stealing from the business, it is important to take immediate action to stop th…
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