Commercial business owner renting space from a landlord: What are my rights when the landlord decides to sell ?

As a tenant, your lease, unless drafted by an imbecile always contains an assignment provision in the event the Landlord wishes to sell, to which...

If a company I signed a non compete with sells the site I signed the contract for, is my non compete now null?

Three things govern my answer with my limited understanding of the facts. First, you almost certainly did not sign a contract with a "website",...

What are the real advantages of Arbitration compared to litigating the case in the courts ?

Having represented Clients in over 100 Mediations and Arbitrations, and having written and lectured on this issue for years, I believe that the...

Do I have to appear for deposition?

I will not answer since this case is pending in California.

Is there a form for proof of service when you are one of the parties in the case?

A party is not allowed in New York to serve the opposing side. You don't just turn over answers; you mail them or hand deliver. In either case,...

How do I start the process to get an arbitrator / mediator to deal with problems on a new home that was built 2 1/2 years ago?

If the property is in Illinois, most likely the Arbitration provision provides for the venue of the Arbitration as well as the forum (e.g., the...

Arbitration clause lawyer retainer missing in NJ lawyer

While the retention agreement with your attorney has no arbitration agreement this may be a good thing. It is expensive to commence an arbitration...

Statue of limitations for arbitration?

The New York Rule used to be that the Statute of Limitation was based upon the underlying tort or contract and that the issue was for the Court. ...

You skillfully did not solicit while you were still at your former job. Bravo. This would have given rise to the likely violation of the good faith...

Would it be possible to file and proceed in carrying out a lawsuit with an attorney who is a litigator and an excellent criminal

I've done this many times both for me in a specialized area, but more vice versa, I have 27 years of trial experience and would consult, second...