In keeping with this BLOG’s efforts to keep abreast of court practices and procedures promulgated to address COVID-19 concerns, practitioners should be aware of new foreclosure sale scheduling rules. By …
In order for the conduct of business to proceed in an orderly fashion, folks need to be confident that, in general, the contracts that they enter into, particularly when “the …
Attorneys are often asked whether an agreement that is not formally reduced to writing or not in writing at all is enforceable. Most will say that the answer depends on …
As we have noted, 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. [Recently, we …
“Pursuant to the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer can be held vicariously liable for torts committed by an employee acting within the scope of employment.” Horvath v. L&B Gardens, …
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 a judge or …
Under New York law, a party commences a civil action by filing a summons and complaint. Generally speaking, these documents set forth the claims that are being asserted against the …
Whistleblowers often risk career and reputation to report fraud or other illegal conduct. In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) to, …
In looking at the causes of action asserted in Kocak v. Dargin, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 33121(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Sept. 23, 2020) (here), one could walk away with …
“A promissory note is a financial instrument that contains a written promise by one party (the note’s issuer or maker) to pay another party (the note’s payee) a definite sum …
