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by Dave Polsinelli | Shareholder, Commercial Litigation When it comes to real estate litigation, one of the most common procedures implemented is the filing of a lis pendens notice. Unfortunately, lis pendens notices are not always used properly, as they are often filed just to harass or obtain leverage over a property owner. This article […]

by Kristina Cunningham | Senior Associate, Banking Litigation Many businesses now offer services online, whether through a website or app.  In doing so, businesses often have users agree to the terms and conditions, which may include an arbitration agreement.  To ensure that arbitration agreements are enforceable, businesses should be mindful in how their web or […]

by Anna Kavanaugh | Shareholder, Estate Planning Following the election of President Biden and with national Democrats holding a (slim) majority in both houses of Congress, speculation and rumors grew that Democratic lawmakers would seize this opportunity to raise estate taxes.  Sure enough, the Fall of 2021 brought word that the Build Back Better Act […]

by Sally Clark | Associate, Real Estate Most commercial leases require the landlord to maintain the common areas of the shopping center or building in which the tenant’s business is located.  Common areas are sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, service areas, landscaping and other areas and facilities designed for the common and joint use and benefit […]

by Jim Smith | Shareholder, Environmental Most commercial leases require the landlord to maintain the common areas of the shopping center or building in which the tenant’s business is located.  Common areas are sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, service areas, landscaping and other areas and facilities designed for the common and joint use and benefit of […]