Preponderance Of The Evidence

I have become so accustomed to the legal language that I find…

Equitable Estoppel In New York – Detrimental Reliance

Did you rely on someone's words in a transaction and get misled?…

The Implied Covenant Of Good Faith And Fair Dealing

Here is an often cited concept raised in contract litigation…

Unjust Enrichment – It’s Just Like It Sounds

Did someone make money off of you unfairly?  You may have a…

The Frustration Of Performance Defense To Breach Of Contract Claims

If you have a contract and the other party has done something…

When The Written Agreement Is Disputed, Part Performance Can Satisfy The Statute Of Frauds

Here is an excerpt from a trial memorandum we submitted on the…

Rescission Of Transactions Consummated By Fraud

Here is a short summary of the law in New York regarding rescission…

Be Careful To Avoid Ambiguity When Drafting Agreements

When drafting an agreement, it goes without saying that you want…

SCOTT LANIN QUOTED BY LAW 360 ABOUT BOA FORECLOSURE RENTAL PROGRAM

BofA Tests Foreclosure Rental Program By Kaitlin Ugolik Law360,…

Bank Of America Foreclosure Rental Program

I was just quoted in the news by Law360 about the new Bank of…