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Business Divorces
Business divorce concerns claims and disputes that typically arise in a privately held business with at least two owners, leading to termination of the disputants’ relationship. Such businesses may take the legal form of a closely held corporation, a partnership or a limited liability company, but generally function as partnerships. "The issues that can cause the business divorce and land the parties in arbitration are often grounded in the company’s formation. … [C]losely held businesses …
Real Estate Industry Disputes
Arbitration is an important tool to consider for resolution of real estate industry disputes, both on the residential and commercial sides. The reality of ongoing business relationships among the parties, the ability to choose an arbitrator experienced and knowledgeable in real estate matters, and the ability to streamline and customize the process to fit the particular issues involved all provide significant benefits to the disputing parties. The benefits of arbitration are particularly …
Private Investment Disputes
Disputes over private investment can arise with respect to a wide array of parties and transactions. Disputes can involve investment, management, exit or ancillary considerations. Private investment disputes can involve a small one-off investment by a high net worth investor or complex, syndicated transactions by large funds with significant investment portfolios over a long period. Arbitration is the preferred method for resolving private investment disputes because it allows for practical, …
Life Sciences / Biotech / Pharmaceutical / Medical Device Disputes
Arbitration of disputes in the life sciences/biotech/pharmaceutical/ medical device field is described, with a discussion of the possible advantages and drawbacks of arbitrating such disputes, identification of issues that may be of special interest when drafting an arbitration clause for the field, and examples of the use of arbitration in the field. Unique features of arbitration make it advantageous for resolving all types of disputes in the life sciences/biotech/pharmaceutical/medical …