In the recent decision of ASIC v PayPal Australia Pty Ltd, the Federal Court found that a provision in PayPal Australia Pty Ltd’s standard form contracts constituted an unfair contract term (UCT).

In Taiwan, neither the Taiwanese Civil Code nor other commercial laws explicitly define or regulate joint ventures. However, both the collaborations between local enterprises and multinational enterprises seeking local partners in Taiwan have a high demand for JV business models.

Somerville Office Associates (“SOA”) sold two parcels of land to defendant Cresset Development (“Cresset”), an improved parcel and an unimproved parcel.

After an 18-month study process, the Boston Planning Department has released an Action Plan proposing strategies to modernize Boston’s development review process.

I recently attended the IMN Distressed CRE Forum in New York. It was also striking to note how similarly everyone views the current challenges and opportunities around distressed commercial real estate.