By: Jeffrey M. Haber The disclosure of related-party transactions is an important part of a company’s corporate governance and financial statements. It provides transparency as to how the entity’s financial …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is not often that a defendant can defeat a motion for summary judgment under CPLR § 3213. In Landa v. Friedman, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber “Understanding what investors value and look for in a financial adviser is critical to both the client’s and adviser’s success.”1 One factor investors consider is reputation. For …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber Arbitration is an alternative form of dispute resolution where the parties voluntarily agree that a neutral, private person will resolve any legal disputes between them, instead of …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber Previously, this Blog examined the doctrines of frustration of purpose and impossibility of performance in the context of Covid-19 (See here, here, and here). Because the Covid-19 pandemic …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is axiomatic that a plaintiff cannot succeed on his or her cause of action if there are no provable damages. It is, therefore, important that …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber The growth of information technology and electronic communication over the past few decades has made it increasingly easy to collect, maintain, and transfer personal information.1 With …
By Jonathan H. Freiberger This Blog frequently covers the pre-foreclosure notice requirements of RPAPL 1304. See, e.g., [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here], [here] and [here]. …
By Jonathan H. Freiberger Laborers and material suppliers (collectively, “Providers”) that add value to construction projects should be paid for their work by the owner, general contractor or whoever else …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber It is well-settled that the arbitration provisions of the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR § 7501 et seq.) evidence a legislative intent to encourage arbitration.1 …
