On January 22, 2024, the Second Circuit held, in The Resource Group International Ltd. v. Chishti, that a forum selection clause in a settlement agreement can supersede a […]
RICO Strikes (Out) Again in the Commercial Division: Bank of India v Anaya Gems | Farrell Fritz, P.C.
I have a soft spot for civil RICO: treble damages, enterprise allegations, the chance to elevate ordinary fraud into something operatic. But, as many of us have learned, […]
Icahn’s Lawsuit Against Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Loan Special Servicer Clears Hurdle
A state court cleared billionaire Carl Icahn to continue his battle against special servicers for commercialized mortgage-backed securities loans, finding that the activist investor had standing to sue […]
Morrison & Foerster Sees Revenue Rise Amid Surging IP, Commercial Litigation Demand
Morrison & Foerster’s balanced practice mix and surging demand in commercial and IP litigation helped drive a 5% rise in gross revenue, to $1.41 billion, and a 7.3% […]
Maximizing Damages in Commercial Cases
As a litigation funder—a financial organization that invests in lawsuits—we review and monitor a number of commercial actions. And, all too often, we see plaintiffs fail to pursue […]
Landlord Must Pay Prevailing Tenants’ $21K Attorney Fees in Commercial Lease Dispute, Appellate Court Rules
A defense counsel’s award of over $21,000 in attorney fees in a commercial lease dispute was upheld Tuesday by a three-judge panel for and Illinois appellate court, finding […]
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
These are a few of my favorite things! Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original […]