
A Contract That Means What It Says
- Jun 23 2021
In New York, contracts are to be construed in accordance with the parties’ intent. See, e.g., Slatt v. Slatt, 64 N.Y.2d 966 (1985). “The best evidence of what parties to …
In New York, contracts are to be construed in accordance with the parties’ intent. See, e.g., Slatt v. Slatt, 64 N.Y.2d 966 (1985). “The best evidence of what parties to …
Cherry picking is the process of selecting securities to invest in by mimicking the trading of other investors (both individual and institutions) who are successful over a long period of …
Care should be taken when drafting contracts so that the intention of the parties is set forth in a clear and unambiguous way. When contracts are clearly drafted, all parties …
On June 14, 2021, this Blog wrote about FINRA’s fight against the financial exploitation of seniors and vulnerable adults (here), in particular, the effort to amend FINRA’s Rule 2165 (“Financial …
As we have noted previously, the financial exploitation of seniors is a significant problem (e.g., here, here, here, here, and here). For many regulators, it is a top priority. [Ed. Note: Last year, we spoke …
This BLOG has written extensively on issues related to residential mortgage foreclosure including, but not limited to: the notice requirements of RPAPL 1304 [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE] and …
In P & HR Solutions, LLC v. Ram Capital Funding, LLC, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 03554 (1st Dept. June 8, 2021) (here), the Appellate Division, First Department was faced with …
On June 3, 2021, the New York Court of Appeals, the State’s highest court, handed down Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph, LLP v Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., 2021 …
It is an understatement to say that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of life was far reaching. This Blog has written numerous articles specifically addressing the …
Conversion is a tort that “takes place when someone, intentionally and without authority, assumes or exercises control over personal property belonging to someone else, interfering with that person’s right of …