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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 Virginia, 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, mediation, or administrative hearings. Virginia's state statutes and the Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure govern the litigation process in state courts, while federal laws and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure apply to cases in federal courts. The choice of state or federal court can depend on the nature of the dispute, the parties involved, and jurisdictional considerations. Virginia also has specific laws that may apply to business disputes, such as the Virginia Consumer Protection Act for customer-related issues, or the Virginia Uniform Arbitration Act for arbitration proceedings. It's important for businesses to seek guidance from an attorney to navigate these legal processes effectively and to understand their rights and obligations under Virginia law.

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