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Arbitration or Litigation? Key Contract Considerations

by Brian P. Rickert

In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.

Clear and Unmistakable Uncertainty

by William D. Edwards and Joseph J. Brennan

MV Transportation and the battle over the contract coverage test.

We Have an Arbitration Agreement, So What Are We Doing in Court?

by Patricia H. Thompson

Arbitration is meant to avoid litigation, not cause it. But vague or flawed contract language can lead parties straight to court—and years of delay.

Can Your Option to Purchase Get Lost in a Franchise Agreement?

by Alicia Hill and Benjamin Caddaye

With the changing of a contract in a franchise agreement, certain rights you thought you were entitled to might get lost in translation.

Sharpening the Sword: What You Need to Know About CASPA

by Eric B. Smith

How the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) can radically change the stakes of how you build. Learn what CASPA means for your construction projects and contract disputes.

Is It Time for You to Have the Long-Term Care Planning Talk With Your Parents?

by Anthony J. Enea

How should you talk to your parents about long-term care options? Estate planning can make for a difficult conversation, but wills and trusts are necessary documents for anyone growing older.

Most Americans Lack a Power of Attorney for Assets

by George M. Riter

Only 25 percent of American households have estate planning documents in place. A Power of Attorney for Assets will secure your financial affairs should you be unable to do so yourself.

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Preserves Shareholders' Right to Challenge NYC Co-op Sale Restrictions

by Justin Smulison

Historic Appellate Division decision allows breach of contract claim to proceed, holding that apartment purchase price cannot serve as the sole basis for denying a cooperative sale, securing victory for an elderly couple.

Compelling Circumstances EAD: A Pragmatic Policy Evolution

by Fariba Faiz

The article discusses the significance of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Policy Alert PA-2023-18, which clarifies the criteria for obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(35) for foreign nationals facing compelling circumstances.

Types of Contracts in Business

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the essential business contracts that define professional relationships and safeguard every transaction.

When the Levy Breaks

by Warren Friedman

Tariffs against China on construction materials are capricious, unpredictable, and often spectacularly ill-timed. How can the industry prepare?

Uncertainty, Construction, and Withstanding Tariffs

by Warren Friedman

The impact of Trump's tariffs on the construction industry cannot be understated. Make sure your construction and real estate contracts are protected from the volatility sweeping through the industry.

Contracts and Translations

by Christian Ray Pilares

Working with manufacturers in China can be profitable but challenging. Third party services like law firms and translation services can be helpful.

First-Time Homebuyer Guide: Steps to Buy Your First Home

by MB Property Law

Everything first-time homebuyers need to know about the steps involved in finding and purchasing their very first home.

Midwest "Lawyer of the Year" Honorees

by Best Lawyers

We asked our "Lawyer of the Year" recipients in the Midwest what they found most rewarding and most challenging about their fields of law. Here is what they had to say.