The most common causes of business litigation include breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, employment issues, and intellectual property disputes. Breach of contract is when a party doesn’t hold up their end of the agreement, whether that be a missed payment, failure to deliver goods, etc. An example of a partnership and shareholder dispute is when a company or business partners disagree on decisions, finances, or management. This can lead to lawsuits if things turn awry.
Employment issues are violations of employment agreements. Wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes can lead to a legal battle. The most common causes of business litigation are contract disputes, employment issues, infringement of intellectual property (such as theft of proprietary software), and product liability.