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Commercial Litigation vs. Civil Litigation in Florida: What’s the Difference?

By Attorney Francis M Boyer  Last fact-checked: May 2026 Summary: Commercial litigation is a specialized subset of civil litigation. Civil litigation covers every non-criminal cour...

When To Settle vs. When To Litigate in Florida Business Disputes

One of the most disruptive events for any Florida business is getting involved in a lawsuit. The cost, time commitment, and uncertainty can strain operations and leadership. Even w...

Understanding Common Disputes Handled by Civil Litigation Lawyers!

Legal disputes can arise in various aspects of life, and when they do, seeking the assistance of a civil litigation lawyer becomes crucial. Civil litigation lawyers specialize in r...

When to Litigate and When to Walk Away

The Real Business Cost of “Being Right” Clients faced with defending or initiating litigation often begin with the question: “Can we win?” The question sounds simple enough, and if...

Trending Topics in Business Litigation

The rules may be familiar. But new technology, evolving case law, and familiar doctrines in unfamiliar settings are creating fresh challenges for Wisconsin business litigators.

Defending Your Company in a Breach of Contract Lawsuit

It’s common for businesses in Florida to be a party to one or more contracts. Thankfully, the terms of most of these contracts are carried out without problem. But sometimes, issue...

How to Respond to a Lawsuit Filed Against Your Business

A process server walks into your lobby. A sheriff’s deputy hands a stack of paper to your receptionist. An envelope arrives at your registered agent marked “SUMMONS.” However it la...

Litigation Risks Hidden in M&A Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions usually look like wins. The press release goes out, the wire hits the bank, and everyone toasts the deal. The litigation, when it comes, almost always show...

Litigation Trends to Watch: Online Directories, Lawyer's Ponzi Scheme and Campus Expansion Drive Litigation

Data brokers are facing a wave of class actions over cell phone listings in commercial directories.       

Alternatives to Litigation in Illinois Divorce Cases and Farm Divorce

For many families, the idea of going through a courtroom battle during divorce can feel emotionally and financially overwhelming. Alternatives to Litigation in Illinois Divorce Cas...

Defending Your Company in a Breach of Contract Lawsuit

A significant portion of business disputes in Florida arise from contract disagreements. When your company is accused of breaching a contract, the stakes can be high, including fin...

What to Do When Your Business Is Sued: A Step-by-Step Defense Guide

Few moments rattle a business owner like watching a process server walk through the front door. One minute, you are reviewing payroll or returning a client call. Next, you are hold...

How Lawsuits Affect Credit, Financing, and Business Relationships

A lawsuit is not just a courtroom problem. Long before a judge ever rules, the act of being sued can ripple through your bank covenants, your credit profile, your supplier terms, a...

Getting a Business Divorce Case into Federal Court: Federal Question Strategies That Actually Work

Business divorce cases are most often litigated in state courts, and that can create difficulty for all those involved. Based on anecdotal evidence (me talking with members of the...

Conflict Lawsuits Against Am Law 200 Firms Emerge in Law.com Radar Roundup

Big Law firms last month faced a flurry of lawsuits alleging conflict problems, malpractice, financial fraud and employee discrimination. Plus, see who's suing for unpaid legal fee...

Can a Business Stop a Lawsuit Early? Defense Strategies That Work

When a complaint lands on your desk, the instinct is to assume you are in for a long, expensive fight. That is not always how it has to play out. A well-prepared defense, executed...

Recent Court Decisions in England and Wales Emphasise Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Clauses

When entering into a contract, parties usually do not intend – or even anticipate – ending up in a dispute with their counterparty. If a dispute does arise, however, the wording of...

When a Deal Goes Wrong: A Practical Guide to Breach of Contract in Oilfield Services

What Every OFS Executive Should Understand Before a Dispute Arrives at the Door Contract disputes in the oilfield services sector are as old as the industry itself. An operator ref...

The Valuation Gap: Why Litigation Demands a Different Model

The Biz Court Digest: Georgia Court Has Business On Its Mind

Thanks to recent legislation, the Georgia State-wide Business Court will soon offer business litigants greater access to the court than ever before, further enhancing the court's e...

[Event] 2026 State of Litigation - May 6th, Kansas City, MO

Join us for Lathrop GPM’s annual State of Litigation event, a gathering of business leaders, legal decision-makers and industry experts. This year’s program features engaging sess...

Early Lawsuit Defense Moves That Protect Your Business

A complaint hits your desk, and the next thirty days will determine more about the outcome than almost anything that happens later in the case. Discovery, motion practice, and tria...

Litigation Update | March 2026

Neither the fact that a damages expert’s testimony could have been presented more clearly, nor the fact that the methodology could be subject to reasonable disagreement, is a basis...

Why Some Lawsuits Never Make It to Court!

Many people assume that once a lawsuit is filed, it will eventually reach trial. In reality, a large number of cases fall apart long before that stage. Working with experienced cou...