Federal Business & Commercial Litigation

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Federal courts handle a significant volume of business and commercial litigation, primarily through diversity jurisdiction (28 U.S.C. § 1332) when the parties are citizens of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. Federal courts also hear business cases arising under federal statutes such as RICO, securities laws, and bankruptcy.</p><h2>Common Case Types</h2><ul><li>Breach of contract disputes</li><li>Business tort claims (fraud, tortious interference, unfair competition)</li><li>Partnership and LLC disputes</li><li>Shareholder derivative actions</li><li>Commercial real estate litigation</li><li>Insurance coverage disputes</li><li>International business disputes</li></ul>