Contract Disputes

Communication is key in every relationship, especially in business, where money and legal ties are the key factors that bind two parties together. Thus, it follows that failure to understand contractual terms is one of the leading causes of disputes in New York. You...

A bilateral contract is an agreement that is binding on both parties. A valid contract, in New York, and everywhere else, must satisfy specific conditions, and violating the terms of that agreement may have legal consequences. Basic requirements Not every agreement is...

It is quite common for contracts to have particular clauses that set parameters for the terms of any agreement, and often, they are very restrictive for New York residents when a contract breach may have occurred. The clauses always have a purpose, which is not always...

Whenever dealing with cryptocurrency across borders, it's beneficial to understand what a smart contract is, what happens when they're disputed, and how to use dispute resolution to resolve the matter quickly and effectively in New York. Smart contract dispute...

Creditors may sell unpaid balances to New York debt collection firms in an effort to get at least a portion of what they are owed. If one of your unpaid debt balances was sold to a collection firm, you may receive letters or phone calls seeking payment. Although there...

A quasi contract is a legal arrangement made by a judge and involves two parties. The purpose is to resolve a dispute that involves the unjust enrichment of one party over another. This often involves a disagreement about the recipient and payment of a product or...

Invalid contracts can be resolved using the arbitration method. However, if the arbitration itself is unsatisfactory, the decision cannot be reversed. There are federal laws that affect how the validity claims of written agreements are handled in New York. Protecting...

There are many workers in New York who have signed non-compete agreements. These agreements are usually required by a potential employer as a condition of employment. Not only do employers want to control the employee while they are under contract, they want to...

A non-compete agreement contract prohibits an employee from working for a competitor during a certain time. An employer may use non-compete agreements to stop employees from becoming a competitor. Employers can use non-compete agreements to protect themselves from...

New York is a major center for business, and with business comes contracts. Contracts don't always work out perfectly, and resolving disputes when it comes to contracts is an important skill for all parties involved to minimize costs and avoid negative outcomes....