By Ron Holmes Brian has been with the Firm since March 2000, which grants him the Longevity Award at Holmes Firm PC (other than yours truly). Brian practices in the real estate arena, and his practice includes horizontal and vertical development, sales and acquisitions, investing, leasing, condominium associations, etc. This spotlight is on Brian’s leasing …
By Ron Holmes “Merger” provisions Many a sophisticated client, and sophisticated lawyer, have drafted contracts that contain provisions which attempt to bar the buyer from bringing a claim against the seller for representations made by the seller or his representatives prior to the entering into of the contract. Typically, such provisions may provide: “Buyer hereby …
What is a mandatory arbitration clause? When drafting your contracts, you may have the opportunity to insert a mandatory arbitration clause, preselecting arbitration in the event of a dispute or litigation. Such a clause could create a requirement that if the opposing party were to have a dispute with you under or about the contract, …