Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (‘CEMA” or the “Statute”) was enacted in 1998. Along with aggressive California ((Business & Professions Code §17529.5) and federal anti-SPAM litigation, the Statute […]
Second Circuit Holds that Employee’s Release Agreement Superseded Agreement to Arbitrate in Prior Commercial Agreement
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 […]