When drafting a contract, aim to avoid court but prepare as if litigation is inevitable. In commercial transactions and disputes, the crux of a case often hinges on the details of the agreements. The following are common contractual conundrums and practice tips for addressing them. We hope this article will help you in understanding the...

The Economic Loss Doctrine (ELD) is a legal principle that bars negligence claims when damages are deemed purely “economic.” While more commonly applied in product defect cases, limited jurisdictions may also use the ELD to bar negligent construction claims.  And in these instances, a plaintiff’s property damage claim may be required to stem from a...