We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

The Anti-Assignment Act, referring to both the Assignment of Contracts Act and Assignment of Claims Act, which prohibits the assignment of government contracts and claims, respectively, has had a ...

After a business owner, vendor, merchant, consumer or another party signs a legally binding business contract, any party to the agreement may have a reason to want a rescission that sets aside the ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

In his Financing column, Jeffrey Steiner warns mortgage lenders not to not rely on assignments of leases and rents, whether as a clause in the mortgage or as a separate agreement, to protect their ...

Depending on the terms of the employment contract, the contract may or may not be binding after the sale of a company. The continuation of the employment contract depends on the existence of a ...

This article explains New York’s Commercial Division, a court for complex business cases, and how cases qualify. To be assigned, cases must be truly commercial, meet specific categories, and satisfy ...

As a business owner, you may need to wear many hats and have knowledge in a wide range of subject matters. To help your business to continue to grow, it's helpful to be aware of basic legal issues.

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

An assignment and delegation provision is the clause that specifies a party’s ability to assign its rights or delegate its duties under an agreement. It is a provision that is often placed in the ...