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 examples of conduct to avoid or provide a warning of transactions that...
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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 been said to “fix the...
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When an appeal creates more questions than it answers
Appealing any case can be a difficult question. When, as a litigant, you believe the trial court made an error during your trial, you may feel it is necessary to appeal that error. For a business, however, the decision is more complex. While some aspect of the lower court decision may have...
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Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: What Does That Mean?
Written by Attorney Scott Patrick Brand of Brudvik Law Office, P.C.
Thanks to crime-related TV series, movies, and literature, most people know that in order to convict someone of a crime in the United States a jury must find that person guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt.” But many people are...
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Hepatitis C outbreak leads to business litigation
When you think about the parties to a personal injury lawsuit, you typically may think of a person suing a driver of a vehicle, a doctor or a hospital or some other person or entity that caused their injuries. We may not think of a business suing another business.
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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 suppliers or providing other support.
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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 or her assets...
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The Basics for Starting a Legal Action in North Dakota
Written by Attorney Ross A. Nilson of Brudvik Law Office, 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 bill to challenging a...
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Landowner sues over pipeline eminent domain taking
Landowners in Grand Forks County are suing the North Dakota Pipeline Co., which is attempting to build the “Sandpiper” pipeline across North Dakota and Minnesota to a terminal in Wisconsin. Their land near Emerado has been condemned as part of the process that would permit the company to build the pipeline on...
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County’s request to terminate lease is denied
A Southeast District judge has denied a request by Griggs County to terminate its lease with the Griggs County Building Authority.
At this time, the two sides are locked in a battle regarding which one is responsible for failing to complete the construction phase of the $2.2 million courthouse,...
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