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The Principle of Separability
An arbitration agreement is regarded as legally independent from the underlying contract in which it is contained.
Did You Receive Your Pied-à-Terre Tax Notice?
If you own residential property in New York City, you may have received a notice from the New York City DOF about a new annual charge on certain residential properties not used as the owner’s primary residence.
The Competence-Competence Principle
Arbitration has become increasingly significant due to its consensual nature, the expertise offered by arbitrators, and its ability, in many cases, to provide a faster and more flexible dispute resolution mechanism than state court proceedings.
Notice to Whom? Drawing the Line Under Chapter 61A
Banevicius v. Town of Barnstable arose from the sale of a cranberry bog known as the Jenkins Bog in Centerville, Massachusetts.
A Low Bar, But a Hard Deadline: The Manufactured Housing Act's Right of First Refusal
The Act requires property owners to give residents notice of a proposed sale. Resident tenants or a qualifying association may then purchase the property, subject to timelines governing submission of a purchase agreement, securing financing, and closing.
What the Deed Says, and What Lies Beneath: Express and Implied Easements
Hendley v. Darisse involved a dispute between neighbors over a land swap and the scope of an express easement and the existence of an implied easement for underground utilities.
Brain Trust International Law Firm Ranked Tier 2 by Legal 500 in 2026
In the 2026 rankings, Brain Trust has been ranked Tier 2 in Dispute Resolution, and recognized as a Recommended Firm in Corporate and M&A.
What Are Personality Rights Under Indian Jurisprudence
The law has long recognised that reputation has value. In modern commercial reality, however, identity itself has become an asset.
The Reform of the SAF Law: Part IV
A brief digression is made from the order of presentation of the changes promoted in the SAF law by Bill 2,978/23, to address the vetoes made by the President of the Republic.
Goulston & Storrs Recognized Among Nation’s Leading Firms in Chambers USA 2026
Goulston & Storrs has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide with 11 practice rankings and 34 individual attorney recognitions, reflecting the firm’s continued strength across its real estate, litigation, and corporate practices.
Land Court Orders Bond Under New Statute Governing Zoning Appeals
A dispute over the issuance of a comprehensive permit under G.L. c. 40B for the construction of a residential development consisting of twelve single family dwellings, three of which were to be low- or moderate-income units.
Pledge The License, Breach the Lease: Court Upholds Anti-Pledge Provisions
A dispute arising from a commercial lease agreement under which the landlord transferred a liquor license to the tenant for use in operating a restaurant.
The Court Gave (Privilege), and the Court Has Taken (Privilege) Away
In two recent cases, the courts and tribunals have given important updates on circumstances in which privilege exists, and when privilege can be lost.
Easement Limitations: Land Court Rejects Emergency-Access Workaround
Farkes v. 648 Canton Avenue, LLC involved a dispute arising from the approval of a comprehensive permit to construct a 116-unit affordable housing development in Milton, Massachusetts.
Engagement Letters Describing a Client’s Obligations May Facilitate An Attorney’s Withdrawal From the Representation
Even in jurisdictions where they are not required by law or the ethics rules, engagement letters have become a key component in every law firm’s toolkit.
Facially Valid Beneficiary Designations Upheld Despite Fraud Allegations Based on Digital Data and Google Account History
The Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of a decedent’s long time romantic partner..
Trust Amendments Must Comply with the Requirements of the Trust to Be Valid
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently affirmed a Probate and Family Court summary judgment decision holding void ab initio a purported trust amendment that was not approved by the holders of a majority of the beneficial interests, as the trust required.
How Will the Taiwan FTC Look at the Skyworks-Qorvo Merger Case?
In the end of 2025, Skyworks and Qorvo, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for merger, which appears to be a milestone for the U.S. semiconductor industry with a combined enterprise value of approximately USD 22 billion.
Can Foreign Enterprises Restrict Dealers' Repair and Warranty Services in Taiwan?
Under Taiwan's competition law regime, disputes concerning repair and warranty services largely arise from restrictions imposed by original manufacturers on their dealers.
How to Issue a Legitimate Cease and Desist Letter for Your IP Rights in Taiwan?
When a business discovers that its rights have been infringed, issuing a cease and desist letter for demanding the infringement be stopped is a common and proactive means of asserting its rights. Why, then, can such a letter be deemed unlawful in Taiwan?