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If It’s Hard to Buy, It’s Going to Be Hard to Sell: A Legal Perspective

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Filed in: General Interest
Hard to buy
There’s an old saying in business: “If it’s hard to buy, it’s going to be hard to sell.” At first glance, it’s a piece of common sense—you struggle to purchase a house on an odd-sized lot, or a car with unusual features, and later discover that others struggle to see its value too.

But this principle applies far beyond real estate or consumer goods. It’s a useful lens for thinking about legal matters, because the challenges you encounter at the beginning of a deal, contract, or dispute often foreshadow the challenges you’ll face at the end. Read More...

The Treasure Hunter’s Trap — And What It Teaches Us About Litigation

Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Filed in: General Interest

Settle
I recently listened to a thought-provoking commentary from a professor analyzing the psychology of treasure hunters. What struck me was not the romance or adventure of their pursuit, but the compulsion that often drives them — a compulsion not unlike that found in casinos or, interestingly enough, courtrooms. Read More...