You may recall Rudy Giuliani’s recent legal woes. First, he lost a defamation lawsuit and faced a judgment of $148.1 million. Then, after he filed for bankruptcy protection, he faced an adversary proceeding to determine his...more
5/19/2025
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Arbitration is often viewed as a faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation, but is it the right choice for every dispute? Should you include an arbitration clause in every contract?
While it can offer...more
Once you decide to arbitrate rather than litigate, the next crucial step is ensuring the arbitration agreement is well-drafted. While arbitration offers businesses a private, efficient, and flexible method for resolving...more
4/28/2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications like ChatGPT are the hot new technologies expected to changes our lives fundamentally. Taking the human element out of monotonous tasks promises to increase...more
3/10/2023
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Technology Sector
The “attorney-client privilege” may be the most well-known and misunderstood legal principles. Both attorneys and clients often make broad assumptions about its scope and application. When these assumptions turn out to be...more
From secret formulas to priceless client lists, sensitive information is critical to the continued success of businesses large and small. In business dealings, trade secrets and competitive information are sometimes exchanged...more
According to the National Council of Nonprofits, there more than 1.4 million 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits in the United States alone. This nonprofit sector is a vital part of our national and local infrastructure,...more
If you represent clients in dispute resolution matters for any substantial period of time, eventually you will encounter an adversary who refuses to appear and participate in an arbitration proceeding. Perhaps this adversary...more
How many times has a CEO or another executive reached a deal “in-principle” with a non-U.S. company by telephone or over a lunch or dinner meeting? Mostly likely, the dealmaker walks away from the meeting thinking that the...more