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New York Law Journal

Negotiating Unavoidable Delays in Construction Contracts

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Stuart Rosen examine the concept of "unavoidable delays," i.e., a delay for which the contractor is not responsible and may be entitled to an extension of time, additional compensation or both.
6 minute read

The Recorder

'I Didn't Want to Be Here': Brian Panish Testifies About Fee Dispute With Michael Avenatti

A star witness in a state court civil trial over an 11-year-old fee dispute, Panish revealed his own dispute over fees with Avenatti while bolstering the defense narrative of his former clients.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Couple Sues Truist for Alleged Breach of Mortgage Agreement

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Superior Court Deems Handwritten Real Estate Sales Contract Enforceable, Costing Buyer $148K Deposit

"We acknowledge the trial court's sentiment that appellant 'made a bad deal' in agreeing to the term that any monies paid would be non-refundable," stated McCaffery. "Nevertheless, as the court aptly noted, contracting parties are bound by their agreements, irrespective of whether they embody reasonable or good bargains."
4 minute read

Law.com

Insurers Continue Dominance in Business Interruption Litigation: 11th Circ. Rules Against Alabama Clothing Store

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has joined courts across the country in siding with an insurer against businesses trying to recover lost profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court issued a written opinion on June 6 citing the bleak track record for companies regarding pandemic-related claims.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities Alleges That U.S. Affiliate Failed to Hand Over $17M in Charitable Proceeds

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawsuit by Plaintiff Who Alleges Suddenlink Employee Made Sexual Threats Via Social Media Moves to Federal Court

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
1 minute read

Law.com

Society Insurance Renews Push to Dismiss COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims

Citing a growing number of court decisions favoring insurers, Society Insurance has renewed its push to dismiss 57 lawsuits brought over denied business interruption claims tied to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'A Kick in the Teeth'?: As Inflation Comes for Federal Contractors, Agencies Offering Muted Responses

While there's no litigation yet, it could start to bubble up in the coming months.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Infidelity Clauses: Proceed With Caution

Infidelity clauses, spurred on by popular articles and celebrity tabloids, have grown in popularity over recent years. Despite this increase in popularity, however, the legal enforceability of such clauses remains an unresolved question in most states. This begs the question: Are infidelity clauses advisable?
7 minute read

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