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 South Carolina, 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 state's legal framework allows for resolving these disputes through the court system, where lawsuits can be filed and proceed to trial if necessary. Alternatively, parties may engage in arbitration or mediation, which are forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can be more cost-effective and quicker than traditional litigation. South Carolina also has administrative law proceedings, which are relevant when disputes involve state or federal agencies. These proceedings are governed by specific rules and regulations that apply to the administrative body involved. The South Carolina Business Court, a division of the Circuit Court, is specifically designed to handle complex business litigation cases, providing expertise in commercial and corporate law matters.