I wrote a post in 2021 about an important part of many commercial agreements: representations and warranties. More than five years later, having read hundreds more of these clauses, I’d like to share additional thoughts.
There are a lot of movies about lawyers. Courtrooms are fancy buildings, and their mahogany or marble looks dramatic on screen. Lawsuits have winners and losers who can be dramatized into heroes and villains. There’s a natural narrative arc: discovery, battle, resolution. And lawyers are supposed to be eloquent, so screenwriters see an opportunity to
Singapore is an economically progressive island-nation in the tropics between Malaysia and Indonesia. I’d like to tell you how big it is, but its size changes because the city-state is constantly undergoing land reclamation. In April, I had the pleasure of speaking with Yun Heng Lim, now an Associate Director at LVM Law
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Court Rejects Tortious Interference Claim That Lacked Independent
I took a class on the rules that apply to international sales when I studied law at the University of Copenhagen in 2006. I didn’t understand back then how interesting a subject this was. Fifteen years later, I wrote a blog post about it. And now, nearly twenty years after the class, I share
A lot of work goes into preparing exhibit lists for trial. I wrote a post on the subject in March 2021, after I prepared for a trial with lots of exhibits. I’ve had some trials since then, and so I thought I would update the post with additional thoughts.
Various laws exist to ensure that people can compete in a free marketplace and that consumers have access to products and services. This is capitalism. When companies try to use their power to prevent competitors from offering better prices or products and force consumers to lose their power of choice, the law allows people disrupt
The “guays” of South America, Paraguay and Uruguay, both named after rivers, are both reputed to have great natural beauty. The latter is known for its elegant beaches, a commitment to peace, and the birthplace of tango singer Carlos Gardel, who is also adopted by Argentina. I recently had a chance to speak
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts
I wrote a post five years ago that I feel strongly about. It was about the humility I needed to remember in my work as a litigator. The real world is more complicated and unpredictable than we imagine, and clients need to be reminded of that fact when it comes to litigation. When I give