A Funny Thing Happened With The Choice of Forum
Forum is the place, such as a court, where disputes, such as lawsuits, are heard. Many contracts include provisions that address which state’s laws will govern the interpretation of the contract and identify the forum where any dispute related to the contract will be heard. The forum provision may also read that any disputes about […]
Whale Meet in Court?
When a whale breaches, it lifts most of its body out of the water. When a party to a contract is dealing with a possible breach of contract matter, or a breach of contract lawsuit, it can feel like a fish out of water. We don’t really think there is a connection, but it’s a […]
Force Majeure and the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic
Force majeure is defined as unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contractual obligation. Often, contracts contain a force majeure provision and list potential circumstances, such as acts of God, war, terrorism, etc., that permit a party to terminate a particular agreement. Ultimately, when there is a dispute, the courts will resolve the issue […]
Building a Strong Construction Contract
There is no getting around it: construction contracts are often long and complicated because construction projects are often long and complicated. The attorneys at Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. are experienced in construction law and contract law and represent and advise owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors on issues related to commercial and residential […]
UCLA Files $200 Million Lawsuit Against Under Armour In Breach Of Contract Dispute
UCLA is suing Under Armour in a breach of contract lawsuit, and is demanding $200 million in damages. The university alleges the apparel company embellished its financial standing before luring it into a $280 million contract. UCLA contends that Under Armour breached the contract by failing to make scheduled payments or deliver its product as […]
Understanding New York Insurance Subrogation Law
Subrogation is one of those insurance terms that few in the industry pay attention to until a specific claim arises. But every insurance company needs to understand how subrogation works before they need to use it. If your company has questions about New York insurance law, you can count on our experienced insurance coverage attorneys […]
What Is A Good Defense Against Allegations Of Fraudulent Inducement?
If a deal goes bad, it’s often not long before one party accuses the other of fraud. This typically takes the form, more specifically, of fraudulent inducement. When these cases cannot be resolved, and a lawsuit is filed, the defendant party has to act fast. That’s where the contract litigation attorneys of Rosenbaum & Taylor […]
What to Know About Breaches of Contract
Contracts help businesses get things done. But even the best contracts are not immune to misunderstandings and disagreements. When these arise, there is a chance that one party will accuse the other of a breach. If you own a business, it’s important to understand what constitutes a breach of contract. You should also know what […]
