It’s interesting to me that terms and conditions — particularly for real property auctions — keep getting longer and longer. ...

In so-called “hot” real estate markets (seller markets,) often sellers are presented with multiple offers soon after listing. In such...

I continue to see it over and over … “You as an auctioneer can …” and then radio silence. A follow-up in the minds of auctioneers might...

Of course, we know that “Auction prices” are the prices obtained at public auctions. Our question is more so … What is the message when...

Many people every day of the week testify in courts and otherwise as expert witnesses. I’ve testified dozens of times as such and today...

As one who’s worked with attorneys all over the United States as an expert witness, I’ve personally experienced these various roles and...

Here’s what we’re seeing — and hearing as auctioneers: “You may have been told that you can’t do … something … and actually you can.” ...

As we get phone calls and emails from attorneys all over the United States, asking if we can be of assistance in litigation, sometimes,...

Yet, we don’t have to be. The law (apparently) lets us auctioneers disclaim everything (possibly not expressed warranties) but what are...

A common definition of “conflict of interest” is, “a set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgment or actions...

Relatedly, the American Bar Association, suggests that attorneys serve various roles when working with clients. These roles include...

Facebook messages and phone calls from other auctioneers — almost every day. Maybe we all do? Most of these questions from auctioneers...

Supreme Court of the United States case Coffin v. United States, 156 U.S. 432 (1895) and numerous subsequent cases has established the...

However, a court says that because you have had emails, phone calls and/or website advertising into the state of Alaska the dispute...

While the “statute of limitations” varies around the United States and by circumstance, many states have a general four-year statute of...

Mike Brandly, Opening Speaker, Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference 2019, Columbus, Ohio Seemingly everyone has an opinion about...

Most cases in which we’ve been involved have been civil cases, where the standard of proof has been generally either a preponderance of...

If there is one single consistent theme running through the minds of plaintiffs in these cases, it might be: Auctioneers “running the...

An auction event essentially invites bidders/buyers to participate by allowing them to contract with the auctioneer/seller. This contract...

By standing in our context here we mean, “Who does have a legitimate right to sue … an auctioneer?” In a somewhat recent discussion...