In this episode of Litigation and Capital, Steven Mirsky, partner at Mirsky Corporate Advisors, unpacks the complexities of shareholder and boardroom disputes in mid-market companies. He explains how money, generational conflicts, and lack of corporate formalities often drive disputes into full-scale litigation. Steven also details the procedural hurdles of shareholder derivative suits, including demand requirements, futility standards, and continuous ownership rules. Drawing on years of experience, he highlights strategies for managing deadlocks, leveraging bylaws, and using litigation as a tool to gain control or exit ownership.