Paul Peter Nicolai Dec 27, 20223 minCorporate Exclusive Forum ProvisionsMany public and private companies have recently adopted exclusive forum provisions in their charter or bylaws. They can benefit a company...
Paul Peter Nicolai Dec 20, 20221 minCriminal Acts & Condo LiabilityA complaint was filed against a condominium association over the murder of a couple in their penthouse. The court ordered the negligence...
Paul Peter Nicolai Dec 20, 20229 minCryptocurrency Enforcement Has ArrivedThe rise of cryptocurrencies and digital assets has given rise to a crucial question: which federal regulator - the SEC or the CFTC -...
Paul Peter Nicolai Dec 13, 20222 minThe Superfund Tax Is HereBeginning July 1, 2022, a federal excise tax, the Superfund Tax, went into effect. It is imposed on any taxable chemical sold or used by...
Paul Peter Nicolai Dec 6, 20222 minForced Waiver of Claims Kills Arbitration ClauseAn arbitration agreement that requires parties to waive federal statutory claims is unenforceable. According to the U.S. Court of Appeals...