Business Torts, Commercial Real Estate, Business Organization

The Unintentional Business Partnership & Liability For New Post-Dissolution Obligations

by Pavlack Law, LLC on 3/1/2013

This week we examine the unintentional creation of business partnerships, liability for obligations incurred after dissolution of a partnership, and take a look at partnership by estoppel. This is done through the context of...more

MARYLAND TITLE COMPANY CAN BE LIABLE IN NEGLIGENCE FOR TITLE SEARCH ERRORS

by Harry Levy on 1/30/2013

Does a title company owe a tort duty of care to its customer when conducting a title search? And, if such a duty exists and is breached, is a title insurance company vicariously liable for the title company’s negligent title...more

Letters Of Intent: Binding Or Not?

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 12/25/2012

Be careful, your Letters of Intent may be binding unless drafted properly. That’s the message from a 2011 case First National Mortgage Co. v. Federal Realty Investment Trust, 631 F.3d 1058 (February 1, 2011). Companies...more

Insurance Coverage For Long Tail Injuries In California

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 9/14/2012

The California Supreme Court recently ruled, in a case involving environmental damage at a State controlled waste site, that multiple insurers, who provided coverage to the State at different periods between 1964-1976, are...more

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/24/2012

Despite increasing cyber attacks, significant losses from operational downtime, and further governmental regulation, companies are still not taking measures for basic responsibilities for cyber governance, or even securing...more

Los Angeles Port Modernization

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/24/2012

A project to modernize a container terminal at the Portof Los Angelesis being trumpeted by a press release after approval by the Los Angeles Harbor Commission of the final Environmental Impact Report. The container terminal...more

Business Contracts Necessary, But Not Necessarily Complex

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 8/17/2012

In Amadeus, the movie based on the life of Wolfgang Mozart, the Austrian emperor is previewing Mozart’s latest opera. The emperor is shown listening thoughtfully throughout the entire vast musical extravaganza. When the...more

Incentives are Still Available For Growth in Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 8/4/2012

Los Angeles area businesses looking to expand or establish a presence within the City, but concerned about the cost of doing business, may want to consider locating their offices or other facilities within a State Enterprise...more

Business Contracts Necessary, But Not Necessarily Complex

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 7/15/2012

In Amadeus, the movie based on the life of Wolfgang Mozart, the Austrian emperor is previewing Mozart’s latest opera. The emperor is shown listening thoughtfully throughout the entire vast musical extravaganza. When the...more

Can formatting and font size in your contracts create liability? You bet.

by Seth Hinkley on 6/19/2012

Can formatting and font size in your contracts create liability? You bet. Believe it or not, the wrong font size and type style in a contract can get you into legal hot water. Here are a few examples from Texas law that...more

What Subscription Agreements Should Contain – Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 6/18/2012

The investor subscription agreement is the third major document used in private placement securities offerings, along with the investor questionnaire and the private placement memorandum or PPM. A number of provisions...more

Points to Consider for Your Private Placement Memorandum

by The California Securities Attorneys on 6/15/2012

A private placement memorandum or PPM is the main information document for potential investors. It’s like a business plan on steroids, adding required and recommended details and legal language for an offering. It goes by...more

Restrictions on Accredited Investors – Bruce E. Methven

by The California Securities Attorneys on 6/13/2012

One thing to consider when planning an offering is what investor qualifications you can live with. In making this decision it’s important to keep in mind that the definition of “accredited investor” is now more limited than...more

Mezzanine Borrower’s Chapter 11 Case Filed on Eve of Foreclosure Sale Dismissed as a Bad Faith Filing

by Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 4/24/2012

On December 22, 2011, Judge Mary F. Walrath of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware dismissed with prejudice a mezzanine borrower’s chapter 11 case. See In re JER/ Jameson Mezz Borrower II LLC, 461 B.R. 293...more

Daily Report Article - "HOAs can decide rules enforcement"

by Eric Coleman on 4/9/2012

Eleven-year-old case ends with Summary Judgment in favor of the association. Gwinnett County judge says homeowners associations may choose not to intervene in disputes over covenants....more

Delaware Chancery Court Explores LLC Fiduciary Principles

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/9/2012

Delaware Chancery Court confirms that fiduciary duties apply to LLC managers in absence of contrary LLC agreement provisions and distinguishes the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing A Delaware LLC leased...more

Keeping Your Company in Compliance with "The Man"

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 12/23/2010

Proper procedures and checks to ensure you maintain corporate formalities can help prevent anyone from "piercing the corporate veil" and suing you individually....more

Insurance Physical: Worth the Check-up!

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 12/23/2010

An appropriate review of your construction and business insurance policies can minimize your risk in the event of a lawsuit....more

6 Contract Law Tips for Limiting Risk on Construction Projects

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 11/23/2010

On a regular basis, you should dedicate some timeto cleaning up your systems for limiting your risk on construction projects. This article provides 6 tips to improve your construction (or any other business) contracts. ...more

United Kingdom: damages for interference with property rights

by Druces LLP on 10/25/2010

Following up on her recent article on the grant of an injunction to enforce property rights, Michelle Farmer of Druces LLP's property litigation department examines a recent High Court decision where damages were awarded in...more

United Kingdom: Court orders removal of building works infringing rights to light

by Druces LLP on 10/18/2010

A recent High Court decision in England and Wales has demonstrated the Courts' willingness to order the removal of completed building works built in contravention of neighbouring property rights. In many such cases previously...more

Be Wary of "Gentlemen's Agreements"

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 8/3/2010

"Gentlemen's Agreements", especially on construction projects, are prone to later disputes, disagreements, and litigation. Protect yourself by getting everything in writing....more

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The Unintentional Business Partnership & Liability For New Post-Dissolution Obligations

MARYLAND TITLE COMPANY CAN BE LIABLE IN NEGLIGENCE FOR TITLE SEARCH ERRORS

Letters Of Intent: Binding Or Not?

Insurance Coverage For Long Tail Injuries In California

Ignorance Not Bliss: Cyber Risk Management Found Lacking

Los Angeles Port Modernization

Business Contracts Necessary, But Not Necessarily Complex

Incentives are Still Available For Growth in Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone

Business Contracts Necessary, But Not Necessarily Complex

Can formatting and font size in your contracts create liability? You bet.

What Subscription Agreements Should Contain – Bruce E. Methven

Points to Consider for Your Private Placement Memorandum

Restrictions on Accredited Investors – Bruce E. Methven

Mezzanine Borrower’s Chapter 11 Case Filed on Eve of Foreclosure Sale Dismissed as a Bad Faith Filing

Daily Report Article - "HOAs can decide rules enforcement"

Delaware Chancery Court Explores LLC Fiduciary Principles

Keeping Your Company in Compliance with "The Man"

Insurance Physical: Worth the Check-up!

6 Contract Law Tips for Limiting Risk on Construction Projects

United Kingdom: damages for interference with property rights

United Kingdom: Court orders removal of building works infringing rights to light

Be Wary of "Gentlemen's Agreements"

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