December 13, 2016
Foreclosure actions can sometimes be complicated, but generally they’re straightforward cases where the bank should prevail—unless the bank’s counsel takes shortcuts. Here’s an example. After initiating […]
November 2, 2016
Can you be misled by someone with whom you’re in contract and not have a claim for the damages you suffer as a result? It’s not […]
October 3, 2016
Arbitration clauses in contracts are becoming increasingly popular, and they often place consumers at a disadvantage, a subject we covered in “The ‘fine print’ and arbitration […]
August 25, 2016
While the words that comprise a contract spell out its terms, sometimes the parties’ actions can override the words. This was the result in a case […]
August 18, 2016
The New York Times recently carried an article about how jury trials are vanishing. While the focus of the article is on criminal trials, fewer civil […]
August 10, 2016
The New York Times editorial board didn’t spare any words in its criticism of North Carolina’s attempt to control access to the voting booth. Here’s the […]
May 26, 2016
The Obama administration unveiled a new rule Wednesday that will make millions of middle-income workers eligible for overtime pay, a move that delivers a long-sought victory for labor […]
March 3, 2016
Not everyone does it well, but for the sake of your company—and your employees—learning how to terminate someone’s employment is an important skill to learn. No, […]
February 21, 2016
People joke about the “fine print” in contracts, but often the fine print is no laughing matter, especially when it comes to arbitration clauses. If arbitration […]
October 15, 2015
The State of Ohio is moving toward passing a bill that would make it legal for companies in the private sector to favor veterans and their […]
October 15, 2015
We were retained by a former professional athlete who was under investigation for alleged tax evasion. Our firm participated in extensive negotiations with the Office of […]
October 15, 2015
We were retained to help administer the estate of an elderly woman who died without a will. She left substantial assets, including several tracts of land, […]