Marisa L Byram

September 27, 2021 | Law.com

A South Carolina appellate court recently affirmed a trial court's decision that a landlord had tortiously interfered with a sublease by terminating the master lease after a fire damaged the subject building and such landlord was liable to the subtenant for punitive damages.

By Marisa L. Byram and Tyler V. Friederich

10 minute read

September 03, 2020 | Law.com

While commercial leases and the force majeure clauses contained in such leases vary widely, a recent decision may provide guidance to parties and help them to resolve similar disputes without resorting to the courts.

By Marisa L. Byram

7 minute read