If you own more than one title agency, have a law firm and a title company, or have a plan for strategic growth via joint venture (JV) or mergers and acquisitions (M&A), then you are likely interested in business growth. Shifting markets create unique growth...
The goal of any marketing initiative is to bring in more than what’s paid out, and for attorneys, this often manifests as more billable hours generated from a controlled marketing stipend. It can be difficult to determine if the amount of billable hours trumps what...
What are litigated claims? Litigated claims are non-filed legal positions but can also refer to cases that are filed with a court. What does litigation mean in a settlement? A settlement involves a negotiation process where the parties agree to resolve the dispute...
Litigation risk refers to the possibility that an individual or business will face legal action due to their actions, services, inaction, or products. Litigation risk assessment Some organizations will use a litigation risk assessment to provide a concise, early...
A litigation hold (also called a legal hold) is a process that helps preserve all data that may relate to a legal action or reasonably anticipated legal action involving an organization or individual. The hold temporarily suspends an organization’s normal...
The timeframe to litigate a case from start to finish varies. Some cases can be resolved quickly, such as in a few weeks or months. However, other cases may take years to conclude. Influencing factors Factors that can influence the length of litigation depend on the...
Litigation involves several stages. Ideally, you’ll first consult with a lawyer or litigator experienced in the issues you’re facing. They will meet with you for an initial interview to help explore the situation and advise you of your options. If you begin the...
Litigation and arbitration are both binding forms of dispute resolution. The main difference is that a judge or jury renders a decision in litigation while an arbitrator (or third party) decides the case in arbitration out of court. When to use litigation over...
Litigation provides a process for an individual or organization to sue another for reported wrongdoings and resolve the dispute when the parties can’t reach an agreement on their own. The litigation process and decisions made during it follow the rules of the law to...
Alternative dispute resolution isn’t the right choice for all situations. For instance, disputes where an imbalance of power can put one side at a disadvantage. Or situations where communication between the parties has broken down to such an extent that even a neutral...
