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Price Escalation Clauses in Construction: Trends & Legal Insights
Understanding Price Escalation Clauses in Construction Contracts Price escalation clauses are essential components in construction contracts that allow for adjustments in the contract price based
Understanding Force Majeure in Logistics Contracts
Understanding Force Majeure in Supply-Chain and Logistics Contracts Explanation of Force Majeure Force Majeure, a term derived from French contract law, refers to unforeseeable circumstances
Understanding Partnership Dissolution Disputes: Legal Guide
Understanding Partnership Dissolution Disputes What Constitutes a Partnership Dissolution? Partnership dissolution occurs when a partnership is terminated and the business operation stops or is restructured.
Understanding FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance
Understanding FMCSA Regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces regulations to ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicle operations. One critical aspect of
Piercing the Corporate Veil Legal Insights & Criteria
Introduction to Piercing the Corporate Veil At Putterman Law, we understand that navigating the intricacies of corporate law can be challenging. One particularly complex area
Understanding Force Majeure in Construction Contracts
Understanding Force Majeure Clauses: Definition and Importance In the world of supply-chain and logistics agreements, force majeure clauses play a crucial role in dictating how
Port Congestion & Demurrage Claims: Navigating Legalities
Port congestion refers to the situation where ships are unable to load or unload due to overcrowded port facilities. This bottleneck can result in substantial
Effective 3PL & Warehouse Contract Negotiation Strategies
Third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse services play a critical role in the supply chain. Understanding how to negotiate contracts effectively can save businesses significant time
Effective Representation in California Partnership Disputes
Introduction to Partnership Conflicts Disputes among partners typically erupt over profit allocations, management control, capital calls, or alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. California hears many
Enhancing California Business-Tort Litigation
Overview of California Business-Tort Claims Business-tort disputes—fraud, intentional interference with contract, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty—often hit California companies hardest when competitive stakes
