Emails can satisfy the signature requirement of the Statute of Frauds *

USA - July 13 2012
Most of us know the basics of the Statute of Frauds: Certain contracts, including those pertaining to real estate, goods worth more than $500, and guarantees, as well as those that can’t be performed within one year, must be in writing and signed in order to be binding. 

Commercial landlords beware: regardless of lease language, the landlord is responsible for unsafe conditions *

USA - May 3 2011
Many commercial landlords want their tenants to be solely responsible for all building maintenance.