In this Blog’s post entitled: “Real Property Owners and Contractors should be Aware of the Trust Fund Provisions of New York’s Lien Law,” the trust fund provisions of New York’s …
Commercial transactions by their nature involve contracts. Sometimes, the parties involved in such transactions will dispute the meaning of their agreement. It may be that the language used is ambiguous; …
Statutes of limitations limit the duration of a defendant’s liability for all types of alleged wrongdoing. Plaintiffs who do not pursue their rights within the limitation period will find the …
On January 23, 2020, the Appellate Division, First Department, unanimously affirmed the dismissal of fraud-based claims alleged in connection with the purchase of a promissory note that memorialized a $1.5 …
“The attorney-client privilege shields from disclosure any confidential communications between an attorney and his or her client made for the purpose of obtaining or facilitating legal advice in the course …
Ponzi schemes remain a familiar and unfortunate risk for investors. Because Ponzi schemes purport to offer high returns with little or no risk, and rely on inflated credentials of a …
On January 16, 2020, the Appellate Division, First Department recalled and vacated its September 17, 2019 decision in Ambac Assur. Corp. v Countrywide Home Loans Inc., 175 A.D.3d 1156 (1st …
Commercial contracts typically include a liquidated damages provision that allows for the payment of a predetermined amount of damages in the event of a breach by one of the parties. …
John loans Jane money to help Jane grow her company. Unfortunately, Jane fails to repay John as promised. John demands that the Jane repay him. In front of a group …
This Blog has addressed many issues related to mortgage foreclosure. [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE], [HERE] and [HERE]. As to the issues relating …
