24 Apr, 2024 When Can the Government be Sued - Under the "Sovereign Immunity Doctrine"? By Jeffrey Nix Most everyone has heard of the “sovereign immunity doctrine” or SID. Simply put, SID means no person or entity can sue the government...
17 Apr, 2024 Deciphering the Standards Available to Evaluate the Sale of Goods and Services? By Jeffrey Nix Two private organizations are at the center of developing standards used to evaluate the quality of materials and services sold and...
10 Apr, 2024 Did Your Attorney Graduate From Law School and/or Pass the Bar Exam? By Jeffrey Nix The State of Washington recently announced attorney's may be licensed to practice law there without passing the State bar exam. Does that...
03 Apr, 2024 Can Pro-Bono Legal Services Survive Billable Hour Requirements? By Jeffrey Nix As a young attorney, my principal focus was learning and perfecting my chosen legal craft and profession - construction law. Once I...
27 Mar, 2024 What’s All the Fuss About "Green Building"? By Jeffrey Nix The “green movement” seems to be all the rage in political circles, including under the so-called “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...
20 Mar, 2024 Beware of Choice of Law Provisions and Forum Selection Clauses! By Jeffrey Nix Most parties negotiating contracts focus upon the big 3 contract terms – scope, price, and schedule. Such a focus makes sense, given...
13 Mar, 2024 Can Anybody Sue Anyone for Anything in the United States? By Jeffrey Nix Clients often inquire about the various types of claims or lawsuits they may need to defend against. Many non-lawyers question whether...
06 Mar, 2024 What Laws Govern the International Sales of Goods Between Companies? By Jeffrey Nix Nowadays, clients often ask what laws govern contracts for the the purchase and sale of “goods” between private companies during...
28 Feb, 2024 America’s Growing Addiction to Data Centers! By Jeffrey Nix We in America are constantly swiping our credit cards to make purchases. In 2022, credit card transactions in the US alone totaled 54.8...
21 Feb, 2024 Arbitration is Becoming Litigation "Light" By Jeffrey Nix Once upon a time, arbitration was fast, efficient, and economical. Arbitration proceedings were typically completed in no more than 12...
14 Feb, 2024 Has Your Contract Been "Highjacked" by the “Parol Evidence Rule”? By Jeffrey Nix Most every state has adopted a legal principle known as the Parol Evidence Rule. In theory it prohibits the use of prior or...
12 Feb, 2024 Taylor English Attorney Ryan Arnold Named Among 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star By Taylor English Charlotte, NC, February 12, 2024 – Taylor English is pleased to announce that attorney Ryan Arnold has been recognized as 2024 North...