By Jeffrey M. Haber Generally, whether a claim is subject to arbitration is a decision for the court, not the arbitrator.1 Notwithstanding, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that “parties …
By Jeffrey M. Haber To state a claim for fraud, a plaintiff must satisfy each element of the claim; namely, “a material misrepresentation of fact, knowledge of its falsity, an …
By Jonathan H. Freiberger Last week this Blog examined WFE Ventures, Inc. v. GBD Lake Placid, LLC, decided on August 12, 2021, by the Appellate Division, Third Department, which addressed …
By Jeffrey M. Haber An investment adviser is a fiduciary, and as such is held to the highest standard of conduct and must act in the best interest of his/her …
By Jeffrey M. Haber When a party releases another from claims or the threat of claims, he/she is giving up the right to sue the other in connection with the …
By Jonathan H. Freiberger On August 12, 2021, the Appellate Division, Third Department, decided WFE Ventures, Inc. v. GBD Lake Placid, LLC, a multi-faceted construction litigation. Today’s article, however, will …
By Jeffrey M. Haber Cybersecurity disclosures are important for a number of constituencies. For example, consumers have a right to know if their data has been compromised at the company in …
By Jeffrey M. Haber A confession of judgment is an agreement whereby a defendant or debtor agrees to the entry of judgment against him/her in an amount certain. It is …
This month, Freiberger Haber LLP is celebrating its four-year anniversary. To say that we are excited to celebrate this milestone is an understatement. We know the firm could not have …
“Pumping a few squirts of vanilla hazelnut syrup into your latte—nothing wrong with that. Pumping up a coffee stock with hype and false statements? That’s illegal, and the Securities and …
