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When The Written Agreement Is Disputed, Part Performance Can Satisfy The Statute Of Frauds
/in NY Business Litigator Blog / NY Real Estate Litigator Blog /by Scott LaninHere is an excerpt from a trial memorandum we submitted on the issue of whether the Statute of Frauds had been satisfied by partial performance of the parties. This excerpt sets out the legal standards as developed by caselaw in New York. Read more
Rescission Of Transactions Consummated By Fraud
/in NY Business Litigator Blog / NY Real Estate Litigator Blog /by Scott LaninHere is a short summary of the law in New York regarding rescission of transactions consummated by fraud – Read more
Be Careful To Avoid Ambiguity When Drafting Agreements
/in NY Business Litigator Blog / NY Real Estate Litigator Blog /by Scott LaninWhen drafting an agreement, it goes without saying that you want to be as clear as possible. Despite this adage, I find myself reviewing agreements prepared by non-attorneys and also by attorneys that make little sense. Often, this goes unnoticed by all until there is a dispute and a litigator like me tries to figure out what occurred. When I wear my business attorney hat, I use this knowledge and experience to try to avoid potential problems. In some cases, I try to include a clause that states that both sides had a full and fair opportunity to have independent counsel review the agreement, that both sides participated in the drafting and negotiation of terms, and that any ambiguities should not be construed against either side as the drafter. Read more
SCOTT LANIN QUOTED BY LAW 360 ABOUT BOA FORECLOSURE RENTAL PROGRAM
/in Law Firm News /by Scott LaninBank Of America Foreclosure Rental Program
/in Foreclosure & Loan Mod Blog /by Scott LaninI was just quoted in the news by Law360 about the new Bank of America program.
The Loan Mod Do-Over
/in Foreclosure & Loan Mod Blog /by Scott LaninIt has become the norm and not the exception lately that I receive calls from people who already tried to do their own loan modification. I discuss it with new callers and make the notation on my call notes “LM pro se”. This means that the homeowner tried it without a lawyer. Read more