A (NEW) CONTRACT WITH AMERICA? (WITH CONSEQUENCES)

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on May 15th, 2012 I am involved with contractual negotiations on a daily basis, even though in New York real estate contracts are handled by lawyers. In most real estate contracts, certain obligations have to be met by both sides, and failing to do so has consequences. Maybe its time for… [Read More]

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MEANING OF A CONTRACT?

Posted by Leonard Steinberg on January 21st, 2012 This week reminded us all about contracts when the architect of THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICA, Newt Gingrich, was exposed for allegedly attempting to re-negotiate his marriage contract with one of his ex-wives. Has the meaning of a contract changed over the years? A contract is defined as an agreement between two… [Read More]