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Solve Shareholder Disputes With Business Mediation in Massachusetts

Disputes Business mediation can help avoid even the most contentious shareholder disputes which could damage the company’s reputation.

When there is a serious disagreement between the shareholders and management about the functioning of the company, shareholder disputes may occur. Disputes may also manifest themselves regarding conflicts of interest, dividend distribution, voting rights, breach of contract of a director’s service, or complaints related to potential fraud or illegality by one or more of the board members.  Shareholder disputes can Continue reading "Solve Shareholder Disputes With Business Mediation in Massachusetts"

5 Types of Business Disputes a Massachusetts Business Mediator Can Solve

In comparison to litigation, business mediation in Massachusetts offers a much more reasonable and effective way to resolve business conflicts. Any business can have a dispute during the course of its commercial activity with a competitor, supplier, customer, employee, shareholder, or business partner.  An experienced Massachusetts mediator can help the involved parties successfully resolve any business dispute, irrespective of the Continue reading "5 Types of Business Disputes a Massachusetts Business Mediator Can Solve"

Resolve Your Business Bankruptcy With a Bankruptcy Mediator

Bankruptcy mediation is the most effective way to resolve a variety of disputes, such as preference and avoidance actions, complex multi-party negotiations for Chapter 11 reorganization plans, claim objections, objections related to discharge of other adversary proceedings, and various other contested matters.  Choosing a Massachusetts Bankruptcy Mediator Choosing a business bankruptcy mediator in Massachusetts is the most important first step Continue reading "Resolve Your Business Bankruptcy With a Bankruptcy Mediator"

Here’s How Contract Mediation is a Viable Alternative to Contract Litigation

As businesses grow, business contracts also become increasingly complicated. Find out how contract mediation is a viable alternative to contract litigation.

As businesses become more sophisticated and advanced, business contracts too, become increasingly complicated and litigious. Many business owners now insist on creating lengthy and comprehensive contracts that aim to cover all possible legal loopholes and place more responsibility on the other party to abide by the terms of the contract. More complex business contracts inevitably give rise to a higher Continue reading "Here’s How Contract Mediation is a Viable Alternative to Contract Litigation"

The Many Issues a Massachusetts Business Mediator Can Help You With

Business dispute mediation in Massachusetts results in a settlement in a vast majority of cases, and the parties involved will usually leave with a signed agreement.

All kinds of business enterprises, whether large, mid-sized or small, can sometimes get entangled in business disputes with vendors, customers, investors, employees, or even their own shareholders or partners. Forward-looking business owners would never wish to get stuck with litigation to resolve disputes, and would rather invest their resources and time in productive business activities.  For small and mid-sized businesses Continue reading "The Many Issues a Massachusetts Business Mediator Can Help You With"

Why Mediation is Often the Best Option

The benefits of mediation are tremendous, but one thing that people tend to appreciate the most is the ability to resolve the conflict at a much faster pace.

When a legal situation arises, mediation is often the best option for several reasons. You may want to know what is mediation and how does it work. Mediation is the process of attempting to reach a resolution between two parties. It is something that may be used during a number of legal situations, including divorce proceedings, medical malpractice lawsuits, and Continue reading "Why Mediation is Often the Best Option"

Thinking About Mediation? These 3 Factors Will Tell You If It’s the Best Option

It is important to know the benefits of mediation and how it can be used to resolve an ongoing conflict as well as saving money on legal fees.

Are you thinking about mediation because you need to resolve an ongoing conflict? It is important to know the benefits of the mediation process and how it can make a difference for you when you need to resolve an issue that has been going on for some time. If you have wondered what is legal mediation and how it makes Continue reading "Thinking About Mediation? These 3 Factors Will Tell You If It’s the Best Option"

Are You a Defendant? Here’s How Mediation Is One Of Your Best Options

Mediation for defendants in Massachusetts is a masterful option in a number of legal situations. In cases related to medical malpractice, personal injury, workers’ compensation, product liability, or premises liability, defendants often have most to gain if both parties agree to use the mediation process to resolve their dispute. Litigation for Defendants Can Be Expensive Defendant mediation in Massachusetts is Continue reading "Are You a Defendant? Here’s How Mediation Is One Of Your Best Options"

Battle Bankruptcy With a Massachusetts Mediation Attorney

The role of mediation for bankruptcy cases has significantly grown in recent years in Massachusetts. A variety of bankruptcy-related disputes can be successfully resolved with the assistance of a bankruptcy mediation attorney in Massachusetts. These may include disputes such as valuation disagreements, avoidance actions, disputes over liens, claim issues, and confirmation issues.  In some cases, bankruptcy courts may require mediation Continue reading "Battle Bankruptcy With a Massachusetts Mediation Attorney"