Contract Disputes

If you have hired someone to do a job in New York, and they come to you before the expected completion date and tell you they will not complete their end of the deal, then you have an anticipatory breach. This type of breach differs from an express repudiation, which...

When contracts are challenged and the dispute hinges on a provision in the agreement that can be interpreted in more than one way, courts in New York and around the country often apply what is known as the contra proferentem rule. This is a contract law doctrine that...

Not all New York business partners see eye-to-eye. Differences of opinion arise and conflicts can happen, making for an uncomfortable working situation. If you are involved in a partnership dispute, it can be resolved. These are some of your options. Partnership...

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...