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Adams & Reese

Reconnaissance is Key – A Veteran Business Owner’s Guide on Commercial Leases

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Veteran business owners: whether you are setting up shop in an office building or in a retail strip mall, your commercial lease is a critical piece of your company’s mission. Just like a well-defined business plan, a clear...more

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"Battle of the Forms” in the Hong Kong Construction Industry

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What lawyers call a “battle of the forms” occurs when two parties, negotiating a contract, exchange conflicting standard terms during the contract negotiation and formation. This leads to the obvious and not uncommon dilemma:...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Avoiding Contract Conflicts: Five Key AIA Provisions to Align with Lease Agreements

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This article continues a series offering practical guidance to developers, owners, and project teams on how to proactively harmonize American Institute of Architects (AIA) construction documents with the broader contractual...more

A&O Shearman

Disputes 101 – How to get out of a contract or obligation

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Back to basics – Do you even have a contract? Generally, a contract will be formed when parties come to an agreement through offer/acceptance. This doesn’t typically create problems where there is a written agreement between...more

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Tariffs, Contracts and the Negotiation Imperative: Why the Old Playbook Won’t Work

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New tariffs and economic shocks are placing immense strain on business contracts and relationships. For companies entangled in long-term agreements, the instinctive reaction—litigating or engaging in a zero-sum renegotiation...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Quebec Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rules of Engagement When Negotiating Renewal Terms for a Commercial Lease – The Freedom...

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In 2177 23rd Avenue Holdings v. Pival International inc. (2025 QCCA 19) dated January 9, 2025, the Quebec Court of Appeal rendered an enlightening decision on the obligation of a landlord to negotiate the terms and conditions...more

Lathrop GPM

Tennessee Federal Court Validates Oral Sales Representative Contract and Invalidates Oral Service Contract

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A federal court in Tennessee determined that a binding contract existed between a sales representative and CWS Powder Coatings Company governing the percentage of commissions to be paid to the representative for sales to...more

Mayer Brown

Reducing Dispute Risk in Technology Agreements

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Many companies are increasingly relying on third parties to provide critical services and technology to support their business objectives. While dispute clauses might not seem important at the time of negotiation, it is the...more

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