Virtual offices are all the rage nowadays. However, if you are admitted to practice in New York State, but reside outside of New York State, a virtual office is insufficient …
Given the spate of high-profile sexual harassment cases that have been reported in the media, employers must understand their rights and responsibilities under state and federal employment laws. In particular, …
There are numerous situations in which the value of real estate becomes an issue in litigation – condemnation proceedings, tax certiorari proceedings and calculating deficiency judgments in foreclosure proceedings – …
Is an entity providing pre-construction management services in anticipation of a construction project entitled to file a mechanic’s lien if not paid? While recognizing that there is a dearth of …
When a complaint is served and filed, a defendant can respond to the pleading in many ways. For example, he/she can answer the complaint or file a motion to dismiss. …
Litigation of residential mortgage foreclosure actions in New York remains prevalent at the trial and appellate court levels. Issues related to residential mortgage foreclosure are frequently treated in this Blog. …
This Blog has previously examined the different aspects of a shareholder’s derivative action, such as the standing requirements and the distinction between direct and derivative claims. (Here, here and here.) …
Contract provisions containing deadlines for giving notice of an event or occurrence, such as a claimed default, are key parts of commercial transactions. These provisions vary from contract to contract, …
In Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. v. Grand Automotive, Inc. d/b/a Planet Mitsubishi, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted Mitsubishi Motors North America’s …
A client contacts you about a potential fraud claim. The client tells you that because of alleged false statements, she decided to hold her securities rather than sell them. She …
