A case involving the neighbors of a Minot bank expansion project has been heard by the North Dakota Supreme Court, where the neighbors argued that the city gave "special treatment" to the bank during the project. The litigation at the core of the controversyinvolved...
Have you exhausted your administrative remedies?
When you have a legal issue, there are typically two aspects of your case. There are the "merits" of your claim. This is what most people understand to be your legal issue. The merits of a case are important; if you have some problem that is not really suited for the...
$950K fine leads to dispute over North Dakota agency jurisdiction
Most people, when they consider some issue worthy of bringing a lawsuit, assume they will have "their day in court." For some matters, this is true. Arrested for a drunk driving offense, you will go to court. Want to sue your neighbor for $100,000 in damage they...
Litigation and the terms of a contract
Businesses are always concerned about litigation. It can be expensive and time-consuming, and when prolonged, it can be very distracting to the operation of your business. But, litigation involving other entities may be instructive for your business. It may provide...
The basics of a breach of contract
A common type of business litigation that occurs between parties is a breach of contract. Contracts are basic to much of the operation of business in North Dakota and they generally facilitate the smooth flow of commerce and services in the economy.A contract has...
Bust for oil fields may mean boot times for litigation
During boom times, everyone seems happy. Employers are busy and in a rush to hire employees. Workers flock to these areas, ready to grab any job, and other businesses strive to either open new locations in these areas or to work with other businesses already there as...
A prenuptial agreement could be the right decision
Many people believe that a prenuptial agreement is only for rich couples. They believe this arrangement is only for people bringing millions of dollars into a marriage. This is far from the truth.A prenuptial agreement can be used by anybody who wants to protect his...
The Basics for Starting a Legal Action in North Dakota
Written by Attorney Ross A. Nilson of , P.C.At some point many individuals and businesses get to a point where they feel that they need to start a legal action to accomplish their goals. The goals could range from collecting on an unpaid...
When litigation is your only option
In your affairs, business or personal, in most cases a thoughtful approach to most matters will serve you well. If you own and operate a business, careful planning can help avoid many problems. When you organize your business, whether as a partnership,...
A review of your employment policies can reduce risk of lawsuit
Any business that has employees needs to have properly implemented employment practices to minimize the risk of litigation arising from your hiring and management activities. The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is continuing an aggressive...
