Cost of Doing Business? How Costly?
While contract disputes are often considered, by business owners, to be part of “the cost of doing business,” understanding them and having the right team of experienced business contract attorneys can make resolving, or even preventing, disputes, much less painful. At Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C., we have the knowledge and experience to guide companies through […]
Whale Meet in Court?
When a whale breaches, it lifts most of its body out of the water. When a party to a contract is dealing with a possible breach of contract matter, or a breach of contract lawsuit, it can feel like a fish out of water. We don’t really think there is a connection, but it’s a […]
Force Majeure and the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic
Force majeure is defined as unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a contractual obligation. Often, contracts contain a force majeure provision and list potential circumstances, such as acts of God, war, terrorism, etc., that permit a party to terminate a particular agreement. Ultimately, when there is a dispute, the courts will resolve the issue […]
Building a Strong Construction Contract
There is no getting around it: construction contracts are often long and complicated because construction projects are often long and complicated. The attorneys at Rosenbaum & Taylor, P.C. are experienced in construction law and contract law and represent and advise owners, developers, construction managers, general contractors, and subcontractors on issues related to commercial and residential […]
How Are Contracts Like Sports?
Before you start to play a sport, you should know the rules. You don’t want to score points for the other team or put your own team at a disadvantage by your behavior. You need to understand what you can and cannot do on the field and in light of those limitations, what strategies you […]
Drafting A Contract Or Agreement For Your Business
Need help with drafting a contract or agreement for your business? Rosenbaum & Taylor can help draft a contract or agreement for your company. But what sort of contracts or agreements might your business need? What does an attorney do, exactly? And how I can be sure I even need an attorney? We can help answer […]
How Do New York Courts Interpret Disputed Terms In Contracts?
Contracts are essential to good business, and to good business relationships. Any responsible company will have a number of written contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and even among its employees. Perhaps the most frustrating thing is to have disputed terms in a contract. A disagreement like this may prove costly because it could lead to a […]
Why You Should Always Have an Attorney Review a Contract
“I’m sure it’s fine. I don’t have to read it, right?” “Wrong!” You wouldn’t buy a car without knowing about its features and optional equipment. You wouldn’t want to find out after your purchase that it does not have key safety features or that the gas mileage is poor or that you don’t have the […]
You Did the Work, How Do You Make Sure You Are Paid?
At Rosenbaum & Taylor, we know that construction professionals don’t want to worry about whether they will get paid – and they shouldn’t have to. Our construction-industry clients want to be able to focus on their trade or craft and on providing quality service that meets or exceeds their clients’ expectations. We know that contractors […]
What To Look For In A Contract Drafting Attorney
Contracts are serious business. With the right one, both parties mutually benefit from a valid, legally enforceable agreement. With the wrong contract, however, there’s a good chance someone gets the short end of the stick. Or, of course, that the parties go to court. That means more legal fees, potentially significant damages, and destroyed reputations […]
