Barred by Dirty Hands
A plaintiff's case may be barred from litigation if the plaintiff's…
Proving Service and Jurisdiction
In many disputes over personal jurisdiction, the issue of proper…
Defenses to Breach of Contract
I just dealt with these defenses in a recent case: accord and…
You Have a Cause of Action … Now What?
So you have a case to file but the question is, where and in…
How Do You Actually Breach a Contract?
While many business litigation cases commonly include a breach…
Failure to Plead Fraud with Specificity
CPLR §3016(b) requires fraud claims to be pleaded with specificity.…
Time Barred Claims – When Is It Too Late to Sue Under GBL §349?
A court may dismiss a claim if parties assert the claim beyond…
Contract Interpretation and the Parole Evidence Rule
When a contract is disputed as to its intent or terms, parties…
The Limited Liability Company’s Operating Agreement in New York
The Operating Agreement is the document that controls the operations…