When a lawsuit alleges that a Washington corporate director violated a duty of care to the corporation, three conditions must be met to uphold the director's decision. This legal doctrine, called the business judgment rule, helps protect members of a corporation's...
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Types of business litigation
Businesses in Washington and other locations in the United States spend far more on business litigation than those in the rest of the world. Companies operating in the real estate sector pay the highest cost for these litigations. As a business grows, it spends less...
Washington’s rules about insurance misrepresentation
Washington residents may take out a variety of insurance policies, including renter's, homeowner's, auto, and commercial liability. Washington state law established rules that an insurance company must follow when selling a policy and assuming a client's risk....
What are your options for resolving a partnership dispute?
Starting a Washington business with someone else is often rewarding. However, it’s possible for disputes to arise between you. There are several ways you can resolve a partnership dispute in addition to going to court. Partnership agreement If you already had an...
How your business can deal with anticipatory breaches
Most companies in Washington carry out their important business matters through contracts. When everything goes well, all parties involved in a contract fulfill their respective sides of an agreement. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. If you're dealing with...
What is a class-action lawsuit, and how does it work?
Many different types of lawsuits are filed in Washington. One of them is a class-action lawsuit. You might have heard about this type of case before but may not be familiar with it. Understanding class-action lawsuits A class-action lawsuit is a civil litigation...
Defenses to use against a defamation charge in Washington
A business's reputation is one of its most valuable assets. In fact, when an appraiser is valuing a company, they often give substantial weight to market goodwill. If someone accuses you of jeopardizing how people view their business, the potential consequences, if...
A guide to suing someone over a business dispute
Mediation, arbitration and collaborative law don't always get you the resolution you desire; in some cases, your only recourse is to sue the other party. The process of suing someone in Washington can be complicated and the consequences far-reaching, so it's crucial...
What do small business owners need to know about getting sued?
If you own a small business in Seattle, you are likely more concerned about your daily expenses than a potential lawsuit. But approximately 12 million lawsuits are filed against small businesses every year. As a small business owner, consider these facts in order to...
What you need to know about subrogation
One of the most effective ways to exit a legal battle in Washington is to have access to the process of subrogation. This is a legal action that occurs when an insurer exercises their right to take your place. The usual reason for doing so will be to have a better...