It is a rare day when a person manages to save up all the money they need themselves to get their business idea off the ground. Even after the business opens, it can take several months before it starts to turn a profit. While the founders of the business may be able...
Contract Disputes
Understanding real estate joint ventures
Many people are familiar with the real estate purchase process, either because they bought a home or a business. There is another type of real estate arrangement that they may be less familiar with, however, called a real estate joint venture. A real estate joint...
Contract drafting should expect the unexpected
Unexpected events are now anticipated in business. To avoid contract disputes, agreements should contain force majeure clauses that address extraordinary events. Force majeure clause A force majeure clause identifies seriously unusual events that make contract...
Jack Nicklaus wins partial victory in breach of contract suit
One of the most common causes of corporate lawsuits is the decision by the founder of a company to retire or pursue a different professional opportunity. Corporate founders often possess significant knowledge about the business and intellectual property of their...
How do I protect myself in commercial real estate transactions?
Commercial real estate transactions are complex and often involve significant risks and liabilities for the parties involved. Whether you are buying, selling, leasing or developing commercial property in New York, New York, you need to protect your legal interests and...
The easy and hard ways to resolve contract disputes
Let’s be honest. It’s frustrating when something interrupts the progress of a project right in the middle of it. That frustration is far more significant when the project is halted due to a contract dispute with a contractor. Contract disputes can be difficult to...
Lawsuit shows what happens when royalty contracts go awry
The estate of the late music legend Rick James is facing a lawsuit regarding unpaid royalties. The lawsuit alleges copyright infringement and breach of contract. The defendants claim James’ estate is profiting off their work. The lawsuit The alleged problem began when...
What type of contract dispute do you need to address?
Contracts form the bedrock of many business relationships in New York. Vendors, suppliers, subcontractors—there is a different type of contract for any given relationship. Unfortunately, sometimes even the most carefully crafted contract isn’t enough to prevent...
NFL free agent alleges breach of contract against Nike
Celebrity lawsuits are always interesting as they often involve damages in the millions that we can only dream of. Football fans of Odell Beckham Jr. may be interested to learn that the NFL free agent is embroiled in a lawsuit with the sportswear company Nike,...
Your options for defending against alleged breach of contract
A contract dispute can leave your business facing several risks. An allegation of breach can not only threaten your bottom line, but it can also damage your business’s reputation. Together, the losses can be significant, and it may take you a long time to rebuild if...