July 31, 2020
Kevin Schlosser Writes, “Fraudulent Inducement Claims by Life I...Kevin Schlosser Writes, “Fraudulent Inducement Claims by Life Insurance Company Dismissed for Lack of Reasonable Reliance”
I have commented often in this blog on the element of “reasonable reliance” in the cause of action for fraud. The New York Court of Appeals has observed that requiring a party to act reasonably in relying on allegedly false ...
I have commented often in this blog on the element of “reasonable reliance” in the cause of action for fraud. The New York...
July 22, 2020
Meyer Suozzi Managing Attorney, Patricia Galteri Chosen As Winner of ...Meyer Suozzi Managing Attorney, Patricia Galteri Chosen As Winner of 2020 International Advisory Experts Award
Meyer Suozzi is proud to announce that Patricia Galteri has been chosen as a winner of the 2020 International Advisory Experts Award for Wills, Trusts & Estates Law in New York. International Advisory Experts (IAE) is a global network of ...
Meyer Suozzi is proud to announce that Patricia Galteri has been chosen as a winner of the 2020 International Advisory Experts Award for...
June 30, 2020
Kevin Schlosser Writes, “New State and Federal Decisions Provid...Kevin Schlosser Writes, “New State and Federal Decisions Provide Good Sound Bites for Pecuniary Damages Requirement, Attempting to Create Fraud from Contract, and Lack of Justifiable Reliance”
While court decisions concerning fraud and misrepresentation claims consistently pack the courts’ dockets, some weeks there are simply no notable decisions to highlight. This past week, while no decisions were issued that really delve into an analysis of fraud, there ...
While court decisions concerning fraud and misrepresentation claims consistently pack the courts’ dockets, some weeks there are simply no notable decisions to highlight. ...
June 1, 2020
Paul Millus Authors, “What You Say On Your Tax Return Can And W...Paul Millus Authors, “What You Say On Your Tax Return Can And Will Be Used Against You In A Court of Law in a BCL Dissolution Proceeding”
You may be saying, after reading the title of this piece, that how can that not be true. Indeed, it appears axiomatic. Not so fast. Yes, one would think that their signature on a government document warrants the truth of ...
You may be saying, after reading the title of this piece, that how can that not be true. Indeed, it appears axiomatic. Not...
April 29, 2020
Hon. Ira Warshawsky Authors, “The Neutral Facilitator – The S...Hon. Ira Warshawsky Authors, “The Neutral Facilitator – The Solution for Equitable and Fair Resolutions During Troubling Times”
What Day is it? Is it Tuesday? No, It’s Sunday. How was I able to solve this conundrum? A question many of us have asked ourselves when all structure seems to have gone out of our lives in the last ...
What Day is it? Is it Tuesday? No, It’s Sunday. How was I able to solve this conundrum? A question many of us...
April 21, 2020
Kevin Schlosser Authors “Fraudulent Inducement Claim Requires A...Kevin Schlosser Authors “Fraudulent Inducement Claim Requires Allegations of at Least Inferable Damages Resulting from the Fraud”
Some causes of action do not require allegations that the wrong resulted in actual damages. For example, the tort of defamation per se does not require the plaintiff to allege or prove specific monetary loss resulted from the defamatory statements. See, ...
Some causes of action do not require allegations that the wrong resulted in actual damages. For example, the tort of defamation per se...
April 15, 2020
STOP THE WORLD (PLEASE!) I WANT TO GET OFF!STOP THE WORLD (PLEASE!) I WANT TO GET OFF!
“Stop the World: I Want to Get Off” was a musical with Anthony Newley. It originally opened in London in 1961 and made it to Broadway in 1962. It was followed by a film in 1966 and a revival in 1978. In the play, whenever something ...
“Stop the World: I Want to Get Off” was a musical with Anthony Newley. It originally opened in London in 1961 and made it to Broadway in 1962....
April 14, 2020
Don’t Overlook Insurance Coverage For COVID-19 LossesDon’t Overlook Insurance Coverage For COVID-19 Losses
Businesses are advised not to overlook pursuing insurance coverage for losses sustained by the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis. It is especially important to keep in mind that many insurance policies have strictly enforced time limits for asserting claims. The ...
Businesses are advised not to overlook pursuing insurance coverage for losses sustained by the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis. It is especially important...
April 14, 2020
WILL COVID-19 AFFECT DISSOLUTIONS UNDER THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW ...WILL COVID-19 AFFECT DISSOLUTIONS UNDER THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAW (“BCL”) CL OR LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION (“LLC”) LAW?
At some point in time, after the world comes back to life, we will be dealing with the aftereffects of the massive business shutdown as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Many businesses will have to consider whether they have ...
At some point in time, after the world comes back to life, we will be dealing with the aftereffects of the massive business...
March 30, 2020
Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau Tax Filing Period Extended Again”Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau Tax Filing Period Extended Again”
Nassau real estate tax filing period is now open until April 30, 2020. You can imagine how high the real estate tax rates will be in the future. Whether Nassau County will increase assessments is unknown but they will definitely have to increase ...
Nassau real estate tax filing period is now open until April 30, 2020. You can imagine how high the real estate tax rates will be...
March 30, 2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Paid Leave for Eligible ...The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Paid Leave for Eligible Employees
Last week, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The table below summarizes key aspects of the FFCRA’s paid sick and family leave requirements. In this fast-changing environment, the US Department of Labor (“USDOL”) will ...
Last week, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The table below summarizes key aspects of the FFCRA’s...
March 27, 2020
New York State Emergency Paid Leave for Workers Affected by the Coron...New York State Emergency Paid Leave for Workers Affected by the Coronavirus
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed into law emergency paid sick leave legislation (the “Act”) for workers affected by the coronavirus. The Act covers workers who are themselves subject to an order of mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation, as well ...
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed into law emergency paid sick leave legislation (the “Act”) for workers affected by the coronavirus. The Act covers...
March 27, 2020
Labor department releases required poster, issues first guidance on c...Labor department releases required poster, issues first guidance on coronavirus response act
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the first of periodic guidance to help employers and employees understand their obligations and protections under phase II of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will take effect April 1. Among other ...
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the first of periodic guidance to help employers and employees understand their obligations and protections under...
March 19, 2020
Meyer Suozzi’s Update & Response to COVID-19Meyer Suozzi’s Update & Response to COVID-19
To Our Clients and Friends: To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, families, and our community at large, we are taking every necessary precaution to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As of the end of ...
To Our Clients and Friends: To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, families, and our community at large, we are...