In a world of texts, email and Siri, you should be careful about the impact of the words you write. Remember that case where a court found that a string of text messages can form a binding contract? (FYI…it is one of my top five blog posts ever!) Another court took a similar approach
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Guest Post: Bankruptcy Proofing Lessons
By Matthew DeVries on
Posted in Case Law
Today’s guest post is by fellow Stites attorney Bob Goodrich, Jr., who has been designated by the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification and the State of Tennessee as a specialist in business bankruptcy. For more then 25 years, Bob has represented creditors, creditors’ committees, landlords, and other interested parties in bankruptcy and insolvency related…
A Little Game of Tag: Contractual Waivers of the Automatic Stay in Construction Contracts
By Matthew DeVries on
Posted in Contract Docs
What does a little game of tag have to do with construction contracts? If you ever come by my house on a Saturday afternoon, you will find about 10-15 kids running through my backyard playing the "You’re it!" sensation. Oftentimes, when I am sitting on the back deck with a cool glass of iced tea…