About: Tiana Guzman

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Enforcement News: SEC Settles Charges Against Registered Broker-Dealer for Violating Reg BI

By: Jeffrey M. Haber It’s been some time since this Blog has written about Regulation Best Interest (“BI”).1 See here.2 As a general matter, Reg BI requires a broker, dealer, …

Posted on: Feb 21 2024
By: Tiana Guzman

Choice of Law Provision Held Invalid Because Its Application Violates New York Public Policy

By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is well settled that parties to a contract are free to include choice-of-law provisions in their agreements. Such provisions are generally enforced by New York …

Posted on: Sep 11 2023
By: Tiana Guzman

“All Foreclosure Sales Not Final”

By Jonathan H. Freiberger In most situations, the contemplated goal of a mortgage foreclosure action is the sale of the subject property at public auction pursuant to a judgment of …

Posted on: Jul 21 2023
By: Tiana Guzman

Second Department Finds Triable Issue of Fact as to the Question of Seller’s Oral Waiver of Time of the Essence Closing Date in Real Estate Contract

By Jonathan H. Freiberger The question of when parties must close title on a real estate transaction is often answered by another question – has either party sent a “time …

Posted on: May 19 2023
By: Tiana Guzman