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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.

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Options for a Wrongfully Dismissed Employee

by Stacey Reginald Ball

Mediation, Negotiation, Lawsuit

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Know Your Objectives Before Negotiations Start

by Christopher R. Sackett

Why would you begin a business negotiation without knowing your objectives and acceptable outcomes? The answer: You shouldn’t.

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Food for Thought: Misleading Conduct in the Franchise Space

by Alicia Hill

Some franchisors do not fully appreciate the importance of record-keeping during the negotiation stage, but as the Guirguis family discovered, this might be the most crucial step until opening day.

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Clear and Unmistakable Uncertainty

by William D. Edwards and Joseph J. Brennan

MV Transportation and the battle over the contract coverage test.

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The Key to Success? Be Prepared to Walk Away

by Sara Collin

Oatley Vigmond partner and The Best Lawyers in Canada awardee Brian M. Cameron discusses his illustrious career and techniques for trial and negotiation that have led to his success.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

U.S. Tariffs on China Hurt U.S. Construction

Bidding Wars: Understanding Federal Bid Protests

by Lori Ann Lange

Federal government contracting can be convoluted. Here’s a primer on filing a bid protest for parties who think they’ve been wronged.

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Is Your Contractual Partner Insolvent or under Criminal Investigation?

by Violeta Saranciuc and Cosmin Vasile

This is how it may affect your ongoing dispute.

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.

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Don't Let Business Divorce Happen to You

by Robert A. Royal

So many things can lead business owners to divorce, but there are persistent commonalities.

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Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

by Gregory T. Peacock

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting.

Changes in Employment Arbitration for 2025

by Brandon D. Saxon, Debra Ellwood Meppen and Laurie Villanueva

What businesses need to know to stay ahead of the curve.

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