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Clients often ask why, in some commercial contracts, their lawyers recommend that disputes are handled through the courts but, in others, they recommend arbitration. Sometimes it comes down to a question of judgement, but...more
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Virtually every bank’s form lending program agreement we’ve negotiated for our fintech clients has come with an exclusivity provision. The bank’s policy behind them is simple: We’ve put in the time, effort, expertise...more
And we’re back with more NAD drama! You may remember that earlier this year, we blogged about a case where the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau found that disclosures @Revolve and the...more
Google is so ubiquitous it's both a noun and a verb, and nearly everyone's search engine of choice. As a result, the landmark antitrust case brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and several states (collectively, the...more
Saudi’s evolving legal system now allows companies and individuals to use electronic signatures in commercial transactions, reducing reliance on traditional wet ink signatures. Electronic signatures have been legally...more
The second Trump administration started with a bang. There has been an almost weekly focus on implementing and expanding tariffs on a variety of goods imported into the United States. These tariffs are aimed at protecting...more
On Wednesday, April 2, the Trump administration announced its “Liberation Day” tariff policy. The policy imposes tariffs that are effective immediately and that are expected to last indefinitely. Leaving aside the politics...more
Commercial contracts tend to be full of “boilerplate provisions” that, to paraphrase Mark Twain’s assessment of classic novels, everyone knows are important, but no one actually reads. When COVID-19 struck, manufacturers...more
A recent federal court decision marks an important win for automotive suppliers in the ongoing debate over what constitutes a valid requirements contract under Michigan law following the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision in...more
Join Anders Sleight and Niall McMillan from Offit Kurman in this episode of the Litigators Lounge as they delve into the intricacies of legal collections. Discover essential tips for pursuing past due accounts, enforcing...more
As the adage goes, you can’t change the wind, but you can adjust the sails. Manufacturers and other businesses engaged in cross-border transactions should adjust their sails to proactively address the uncertain tariff...more
The California Supreme Court weighed in on the validity of commercial lease co-tenancy provisions with its recent opinion in JJD-HOV Elk Grove, LLC v. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. A commercial lease co-tenancy clause conditions a...more
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