Business Litigation contains practical how-to advice and insight on common business litigation issues from experienced civil litigators, judges, and attorneys. It covers actions by and against partners and partnerships, limited partnerships, and joint ventures, as well as actions by and against corporations, securities regulations, liabilities, dividends and other distributions. Nonprofit organizations, fraternal benefit societies, and private franchises are explored, as well as intellectual property issues, including trade secrets, trademarks, trade names, literary and artistic property, patents, and inventions. Other topics covered include: Review of corporations, partnerships, and other organizations Contracts Uniform Commercial Code Financial institutions Consumer remedies Actions involving credit and financing Unfair competition Reorganization, receivership, and dissolution Corporate records, reports, and shareholder meetings and voting