The North Carolina Court of Appeals this week addressed an important issue involving leases, options to renew, and the North Carolina recordation statutes known as the “Connor Act.” The decision affects anyone who buys or...more
8/3/2023
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Commercial Leases ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Contract Terms ,
Lease Termination ,
Leases ,
Ownership Interest ,
Purchase Agreement ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Recording Acts ,
Recording Requirements ,
Renewal Options
The Supreme Court of North Carolina recently issued a landmark opinion regarding the North Carolina Real Property Marketable Title Act (the "Act") and its effect on covenants that have burdened residential real estate for...more
"This is just a simple breach of contract case, Your Honor...” How many times have judges and lawyers heard that? But if breach of contract cases are simple, why are so many decided by North Carolina’s appellate...more
The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued a landmark opinion regarding the North Carolina Real Property Marketable Title Act (the "Act"). The case is C Investments 2, LLC v. Auger et al., 2021-NCCOA-209 ("C...more
It is important to consider how the coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect your business relationships. Every situation and contract will be different, requiring its own assessment and consideration of risks and how to respond....more
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt lives and businesses, it is important to consider how it may affect your real estate, construction, and supply businesses. Every situation and contract will be different, so it...more
3/18/2020
/ Commercial Contracts ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Construction Contracts ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Impracticability ,
Municipalities ,
Physical Impossibility Rule ,
Private Sector ,
Public Projects ,
Real Estate Development ,
Supply Chain
In a contract governed by federal law, does “The End” really mean “The End”? Some federal courts have said “no,” but the U.S. Supreme Court has just said “yes.”
Most contract cases in federal court involve the...more
In a contract governed by federal law, does “The End” really mean “The End”? Some federal courts have said “no,” but the U.S. Supreme Court has just said “yes.”
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Is a twenty-year product or construction warranty really good for twenty years? The North Carolina Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments in the case of Christie v. Hartley Construction, Inc. and the outcome will be...more