We admit that the idea of pouring over documents and information as part of due diligence for your next land development doesn’t exactly get the juices flowing. What should get your juices flowing, … [Read more...]
Sometimes the Best Deal is the One you Walk Away From
Business owners of all kinds share an almost universal need – money. That’s the case whether they are developers, builders, manufacturers, brick-and-mortar, or online stores. At the end of the day, … [Read more...]
The Essential Pieces of Effective Contract Administration
Most people didn’t get into the building and construction industry because they had a deep love of doing paperwork. And yet when it comes to delivering a successful and profitable project, … [Read more...]
Put and Call Option Agreements in Property
A put and call option agreement in property can be a powerful tool in the hands of a sophisticated buyer. But how do put and call option agreements work in practice, what are the legal foundations … [Read more...]
Should you Sue Them?
Some business owners spend a lot of time and money getting legal advice about whether or not they can sue someone for a grievance. Getting that advice is, of course, a good idea but it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Whose Terms Will Apply to the Deal?
Many businesses have a standard set of terms and conditions that they have gone to the trouble of preparing (or having their lawyers prepare) to protect their interests. But what happens when two … [Read more...]
What is Specific Performance, and Do you Have to Care?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Twitter is suing Elon Musk. Putting to one side the sheer entertainment value that litigation like this will likely bring us all, … [Read more...]
Don’t Sign that Heads of Agreement!
It’s fairly typical in land development or commercial deals for the parties involved to thrash out a few of the core commercial terms before “getting the lawyers involved”. So, to take a commercial … [Read more...]