Business litigation can be broadly defined as the legal processes for resolving disputes involving a business, and may include lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, and administrative law proceedings. These business disputes may involve customers, vendors, other businesses, members of the public, insurance companies, or state and federal government agencies.

In Minnesota, business litigation encompasses a variety of legal disputes that businesses may encounter. This includes conflicts with customers, suppliers, other businesses, the public, insurers, and government entities. The resolution of these disputes can occur through several avenues such as lawsuits in state or federal courts, arbitration (a private dispute resolution process where an arbitrator makes a binding decision), mediation (a facilitated negotiation by a neutral third party), and administrative law proceedings (before government agencies). Minnesota courts, including the District Courts and the Minnesota Court of Appeals, handle business litigation cases under state law, while federal disputes may be addressed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The state also has specific statutes and rules governing business practices, such as the Minnesota Uniform Commercial Code, which can be relevant in litigation involving commercial transactions. It's important for businesses to seek guidance from an attorney experienced in business litigation to navigate these complex legal processes effectively.