Don’t Accidentally Lose the Attorney/Client Privilege
The attorney/client privilege protects many confidential communications between attorney and client.
How Much Is Too Much? When a Late Fee Becomes Unreasonable
Landlords may not impose a late fee for past due rent unless the lease or rental agreement provides for it....
Be Careful With Charitable Pledges As Collateral
It’s a great charitable organization, you’re going to get CRA credit, and you want to convince the wealthy ...
Face Facts: A Lien Valid On Its Face Will Not Quickly Be Dismissed
We have often noted the power of a mechanic’s lien.
Watch Out – Not All Hazard Insurance Is the Same
We recently closed a purchase money commercial mortgage loan for a bank lender.
Increases to New York State Transfer Tax and Mansion Tax
As part of the 2020 budget, the New York State Senate and Assembly increased New York State’s transfer tax ...
Emergency Response Teams and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
If a debtor disputes a loan, the FCRA prohibits a creditor from reporting the loan to a credit bureau witho...
Consequential Damages: What Is In The Contemplation Of The Parties?
A supplier selling a $200 door to a building owner does not expect to assume the risk of hundreds of thousa...