Litigation
Articles tagged “Litigation”.
Conflict between partners: how to prevent and resolve it
See the common causes of conflict between partners, ways to prevent it and the usual paths to resolve deadlocks in an organized manner.
Read article →Piercing the corporate veil: an overview
Learn what piercing the corporate veil is, when it tends to be applied and how companies can reduce this risk.
Read article →Partners' liability: how far do the risks go
Understand the limits of partners' liability, when personal assets may be reached and how to reduce risks in managing the company.
Read article →Departure and expulsion of a partner: how to handle it
See how the departure and expulsion of a partner are usually handled, what precautions to take, and why the articles of association make a difference in the process.
Read article →Penalty clause: how to set contractual fines
Understand what a penalty clause is, how it works, and what precautions to take when setting contractual fines in a clear and proportionate way.
Read article →Force majeure and fortuitous event in contracts
Understand what force majeure and fortuitous event are, how they affect contractual obligations and the importance of well-drafted clauses.
Read article →Terminating a business contract: how to end it safely
Mutual termination, termination for breach and unilateral notice: understand the ways to end a business contract without creating liabilities and litigation.
Read article →Monitory action: how to collect a debt backed by written evidence
Understand what a monitory action is, when it usually applies, and how to collect a documented debt supported by written evidence that lacks the force of an enforceable instrument.
Read article →Debt collection between companies: out-of-court and judicial routes
How to collect business debts: notification, protest, settlement and judicial enforcement. Understand the routes and when to use each one.
Read article →Commercial eviction: how it works and how to protect yourself
Learn how commercial eviction works, its main grounds, the procedure of the action, and measures that usually help the tenant protect themselves.
Read article →Enforcement action: how to collect on an instrument
Learn how an enforcement action on an instrument works, when it is usually available, and what stages are involved in the judicial collection of a debt.
Read article →Business mediation and arbitration: useful alternatives
Understand the differences between mediation and arbitration, when each method is usually recommended, and what to consider in business contracts.
Read article →Wrongful protest: how to cancel it and seek compensation
See what characterizes a wrongful protest, how to request its cancellation at the notary office, and when compensation for damages may apply.
Read article →Tax foreclosure (execução fiscal): how to defend against collection
Understand what tax foreclosure (execução fiscal) is, how the proceeding usually proceeds, and which defense paths may be available to the taxpayer.
Read article →Trademark opposition and nullity at the INPI: an overview
Understand how trademark opposition and nullity work at the INPI, the deadlines involved, and when each measure is typically appropriate.
Read article →Defaulting client: ways to recover your credit
Notification, protest, a monitory action and enforcement make up the options for collecting from those who do not pay. Understand how to choose the path and why acting early makes a difference.
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