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Avoiding These Common Contract Administration Issues May Lessen the Likelihood of Claims
This article highlights the most frequent project administration mistakes made by contractors that cause or contribute to disputes and claims.
Continue ReadingClarifying TILA's Extended Right of Rescission: Jesinoski v. Countrywide
This article examines the Supreme Court's ruling in Jesinoski v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Continue ReadingResisting the Lure of S Corporations
An LLC taxable as a partnership is the superior choice of entity when the entity will own Appreciating Assets.
Continue ReadingWhy Businesses May Like the "Duke Rules Package" Part 3 of 4: A National "Rocket Docket?"
This article examines how several of the "Duke" rule changes could speed up litigation, particularly in its earliest stages.
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Gets Active in Bankruptcy Law
This article discusses one of the issues the Supreme Court is considering: whether a debtor can strip a lien off of real estate in a Chapter 7 case.
Continue ReadingWhy Businesses May Like the "Duke Rules Package": Clear Consequences for ESI Destruction
This article discusses proposed amendments to Rule 37(e) governing electronically-stored information.
Continue ReadingWhy Businesses May Like the "Duke Rules Package"
Significant changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure expected in 2015.
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