Construction Law Promissory Estoppel and the Contract from Hell Although the cases are few and far between, it has long been the rule that a subcontractor, which gives a q... Read More Randy J. Heller Partner 05/20/19
Banking & Financial Institutions Don’t Accidentally Lose the Attorney/Client Privilege The attorney/client privilege protects many confidential communications between attorney and client. Read More Jay L. Hack Partner 05/13/19
Cooperative & Condominium Law Real Estate Law 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.... Read More Michelle P. Quinn Partner 05/13/19
Banking & Financial Institutions 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 ... Read More Jay L. Hack Partner 05/06/19
Construction Law Face Facts: A Lien Valid On Its Face Will Not Quickly Be Dismissed We have often noted the power of a mechanic’s lien. Read More Randy J. Heller Partner 05/01/19
Banking & Financial Institutions Watch Out – Not All Hazard Insurance Is the Same We recently closed a purchase money commercial mortgage loan for a bank lender. Read More Jay L. Hack Partner 04/29/19
Cooperative & Condominium Law 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 ... Read More Scott M. Smiler Partner 04/29/19
Banking & Financial Institutions 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... Read More Jay L. Hack Partner 04/22/19