What types of business and commercial disputes are commonly mediated in Maryland?

Business and commercial disputes are among the most frequently mediated matters, and in Maryland the courts' civil ADR programs specifically include business and commercial cases, contract disputes, and related matters. Common examples include disagreements over the performance or interpretation of a contract, disputes between business partners or co-owners, disputes with vendors or customers, and conflicts over the terms of a business relationship or its unwinding. These disputes often involve parties with an ongoing or valuable relationship and complex financial considerations, which makes mediation especially valuable — it allows a confidential, business-minded resolution that preserves the relationship and the commercial value that litigation would put at risk.