In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act” or the “Act”) to combat illegal and fraudulent conduct on Wall Street and promote …
In the commercial world, parties to a transaction often allocate the risk of economic loss in the event the transaction is not fully executed by including a sole remedy clause …
Did Tesla violate securities laws by not disclosing a fatal accident? In May, the driver of a Tesla Model S was killed after colliding with a truck while the Autopilot …
The False Claims Act (“FCA” or the “Act”) prohibits businesses and individuals from defrauding the government by knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false claim for payment or …
An agency relationship occurs when a principal gives legal authority to an agent to act on the principal’s behalf when dealing with a third party, and obtains the agent’s consent …
New York, New York [Law Firm Newswire] July 21, 2016 Jeffrey M. Haber, Esq., an attorney with over twenty-five years of experience litigating complex matters on behalf of institutions and …
In Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously confirmed that the false certification theory “can be a basis for liability” under “some …
What are the elements of a sound business succession plan? In June, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed a rule that would require registered investment advisors to adopt formal …
After a merger, which agreement controls when both companies have pre-existing contracts with a common third party? In May 2016, Stamford-based Charter Communications Inc. (“Charter”) completed its acquisition of Time …
This blog will address many aspects of arbitration, including the pros and cons of this alternative dispute resolution mechanism. This installment will look at the difficulties the losing party has …
