November 13, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Pecuniary Out-of-Pocket Damages Allow...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Pecuniary Out-of-Pocket Damages Allowed on Appeal Even Though Lost Profits Erroneously Awarded at Trial”
I have written often about the nature of damages recoverable in fraud causes of action and specifically the so-called “out-of-pocket” rule or pecuniary damages. The courts often recite the rule that only pecuniary damages stemming directly from the fraud are recoverable, and ...
I have written often about the nature of damages recoverable in fraud causes of action and specifically the so-called “out-of-pocket” rule or pecuniary damages. The...
November 8, 2018
Client Alert: New York City Council Votes to Impose New Obligations U...Client Alert: New York City Council Votes to Impose New Obligations Upon Employers
In the midst of reports of widespread discrimination faced by pregnant workers and those returning to work following giving birth, the New York City Council passed a legislative package imposing new burdens on employers with respect to nursing employees. The ...
In the midst of reports of widespread discrimination faced by pregnant workers and those returning to work following giving birth, the New York...
November 7, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Court Emphasizes Duty to Investigate ...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Court Emphasizes Duty to Investigate and Undercover Fraudulent Conduct”
A fundamental concept underlying fraud claims is that a party is obligated to act prudently and exercise due care in protecting itself from fraudulent conduct and in investigating and seeking to discover misrepresentations in a timely manner. This concept underlies ...
A fundamental concept underlying fraud claims is that a party is obligated to act prudently and exercise due care in protecting itself from...
November 2, 2018
Brian Stolar Quoted in Newsday’s, “Attorneys argue in app...Brian Stolar Quoted in Newsday’s, “Attorneys argue in appeals court over lawsuit to stop Garvies Point project”
By David Olson Updated October 17, 2018 8:25 PM Attorneys seeking to stop construction of the $1 billion Garvies Point development along Glen Cove’s waterfront argued in court Wednesday that the city violated environmental law and a legally binding agreement ...
By David Olson Updated October 17, 2018 8:25 PM Attorneys seeking to stop construction of the $1 billion Garvies Point development along Glen...
October 29, 2018
Rick Fromewick Authors “Nassau Re-Assessment Notices”Rick Fromewick Authors “Nassau Re-Assessment Notices”
County Assessor’s notices of re-assessment of residential and commercial properties have started to be sent out. The house assessments are now being assessed at .1% of value. If your re-assessment is 498 the assessor is valuing your home at $498,000. ...
County Assessor’s notices of re-assessment of residential and commercial properties have started to be sent out. The house assessments are now being assessed...
October 25, 2018
Lynn Brown Authors, “More Than a Year After the U.S. Supreme Co...Lynn Brown Authors, “More Than a Year After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Endrew F., Little Has Changed for Parents of Children in Special Education in New York”
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 2017 decision in Endrew F. ex rel. Joseph F. v. Douglas County School Dist., __ U.S.__, 137 S. Ct. 988 (2017), it was hailed as an important step forward for students receiving special ...
When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 2017 decision in Endrew F. ex rel. Joseph F. v. Douglas County School Dist., __ U.S.__,...
October 22, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Court of Appeals Voids Contractual Ex...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Court of Appeals Voids Contractual Extension of Statute of Limitations Arising from Breach of Representations and Warranties”
Parties have the opportunity to structure their respective rights in a contract. With respect to common law fraud claims, there are abundant opportunities to limit and/or prevent claims of fraud that may be attempted to be brought after the contract ...
Parties have the opportunity to structure their respective rights in a contract. With respect to common law fraud claims, there are abundant opportunities...
October 16, 2018
Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau County Commercial and Reside...Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau County Commercial and Residential Property Tax Assessment”
In a few weeks, every property in Nassau County will have a new assessment, a new ratio of assessment to market value and a new market value. The assessment by itself is only part of the tax bill. Since almost ...
In a few weeks, every property in Nassau County will have a new assessment, a new ratio of assessment to market value and...
October 15, 2018
Hanan Kolko Presents at the Practising Law InstituteHanan Kolko Presents at the Practising Law Institute
Why You Should Attend This two-day event offers a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices, designed to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The ...
Why You Should Attend This two-day event offers a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues,...
October 15, 2018
Gregg Kligman Quoted in LIBN’s, “Ready, Set, Hire”Gregg Kligman Quoted in LIBN’s, “Ready, Set, Hire”
The economy is booming, and more companies are looking to grow. Some may be hiring for the first time in several years, which means they might not be up on some of the newest laws and trends impacting the hiring ...
The economy is booming, and more companies are looking to grow. Some may be hiring for the first time in several years, which...
October 12, 2018
Meyer Suozzi’s Appellate Practice Obtains Critical Victory For Pers...Meyer Suozzi’s Appellate Practice Obtains Critical Victory For Personal Injury Plaintiff
In addition to being experienced trial attorneys, we provide outstanding Appellate Practice to our personal injury clients and to other personal injury trial attorneys. Meyer Suozzi recently obtained a critical victory for a CPA whose career was cut short when ...
In addition to being experienced trial attorneys, we provide outstanding Appellate Practice to our personal injury clients and to other personal injury trial...
October 3, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Recognizes Muddy Law...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “First Department Recognizes Muddy Law on Fraud Claims Based Upon Contractual Representations”
In my June 19, 2017 post, I wrote about an interesting decision of New York County Commercial Division Justice Charles Ramos in Daesang Corp. v. The NutraSweet Co., 2017 NY Slip Op 50646(U), 55 Misc 3d 1218(A), 655019/2016, NYLJ 1202788875727, at *1 ...
In my June 19, 2017 post, I wrote about an interesting decision of New York County Commercial Division Justice Charles Ramos in Daesang...
September 27, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Loss Causation Fraud Damages Cannot S...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Loss Causation Fraud Damages Cannot Simply Duplicate Contract Damages”
A new decision of the First Department (MBIA Ins. Corp. v Credit Suisse Sec. (USA) LLC, 2018 NY Slip Op 06060 (1st Dep’t Decided September 13, 2018)) reinforces the need to focus on articulating the type of damages that courts recognize ...
A new decision of the First Department (MBIA Ins. Corp. v Credit Suisse Sec. (USA) LLC, 2018 NY Slip Op 06060 (1st Dep’t Decided...
September 27, 2018
Hon. Randall Eng Featured in the 9/11 Edition of the World’s JournalHon. Randall Eng Featured in the 9/11 Edition of the World’s Journal
Hon. Randall Eng was featured in the 9/11 edition of the World’s Journal for the 17th Anniversary. Hon. Eng was the Master of Ceremonies at a 9/11 candlelight remembrance ceremony sponsored by the American Legion. Elected public officials, community leaders, ...
Hon. Randall Eng was featured in the 9/11 edition of the World’s Journal for the 17th Anniversary. Hon. Eng was the Master of...
September 26, 2018
Thomas Slome Leads the BBBSLI Cruisin’ for Kids’ Sake Charity Eve...Thomas Slome Leads the BBBSLI Cruisin’ for Kids’ Sake Charity Event
On September 22nd, Thomas Slome, Board Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, lead the organization’s 7th Annual Cruisin For Kids’ Sake. Thomas Slome joined a few dozen motorcyclists on the charity ride to raise money for the organization’s mission to help ...
On September 22nd, Thomas Slome, Board Chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, lead the organization’s 7th Annual Cruisin For Kids’ Sake. Thomas Slome joined...
September 24, 2018
Jayson Choi Featured on the cover page of the Nassau LawyerJayson Choi Featured on the cover page of the Nassau Lawyer
Jayson Choi has been featured on the cover page of the Nassau Lawyer for being recently appointed to the Nassau Country Bar Association Board of Directors. Founded in 1899, the Nassau County Bar Association is a professional membership association for attorneys. ...
Jayson Choi has been featured on the cover page of the Nassau Lawyer for being recently appointed to the Nassau Country Bar Association Board...
September 19, 2018
Eleven Meyer Suozzi Attorneys Recognized as Super LawyersEleven Meyer Suozzi Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. is pleased to share that eleven of our attorneys have been named as 2018 New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, includes outstanding lawyers from more than ...
Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. is pleased to share that eleven of our attorneys have been named as 2018 New York Super...
September 11, 2018
Howard Kleinberg Authors, Second Circuit Constraints Use Of Involunta...Howard Kleinberg Authors, Second Circuit Constraints Use Of Involuntary Bankruptcy Petitions
In a decision published in August 2018, In re Murray, 2018 WL 3848316 (2d Cir. 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that the bankruptcy court properly dismissed an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by a ...
In a decision published in August 2018, In re Murray, 2018 WL 3848316 (2d Cir. 2018), the United States Court of Appeals for...
September 7, 2018
Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau Re-Assessment – Uncertainly”Richard Fromewick Authors, “Nassau Re-Assessment – Uncertainly”
County Executive Laura Curran is uncertain how the re-assessment of all Nassau residential and commercial properties will be valued. Now the County website mynassauproperty.com assesses residential property at .25% of value but really it is .14% of value. For example ...
County Executive Laura Curran is uncertain how the re-assessment of all Nassau residential and commercial properties will be valued. Now the County website...
September 7, 2018
Howard Kleinberg and Michael Kwiatkowski Author, Bankruptcy Court Rem...Howard Kleinberg and Michael Kwiatkowski Author, Bankruptcy Court Reminds Foreclosing Lenders to Show Standing When Seeking to Lift the Automatic Stay
In a recent decision from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Martin Glenn reminded the bankruptcy bar that a lender/movant must provide sufficient evidence to show that it has standing to make a motion ...
In a recent decision from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Martin Glenn reminded the bankruptcy bar...
September 6, 2018
Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Second Department Rejects Fraud Claim...Kevin Schlosser Authors, “Second Department Rejects Fraud Claim Because Plaintiff Failed to Exercise Reasonable Diligence”
In my last two posts, I reviewed decisions of the Third and Second Department allowing fraud claims to proceed even though the respective plaintiffs could have discovered the true facts through publicly-available information. Given the element of reasonable reliance in fraud, these ...
In my last two posts, I reviewed decisions of the Third and Second Department allowing fraud claims to proceed even though the respective plaintiffs could...
August 30, 2018
Edward LoBello Authors “Local Bankruptcy Rules Toolkit (Eastern...Edward LoBello Authors “Local Bankruptcy Rules Toolkit (Eastern District of New York)”
On July 10, Ed LoBello authored the Local Bankruptcy Rules Toolkit (Eastern District of New York) published by Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law. The online publication compiles key resources for attorneys in the practice of bankruptcy law in the Eastern District ...
On July 10, Ed LoBello authored the Local Bankruptcy Rules Toolkit (Eastern District of New York) published by Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law. The...
August 24, 2018
Jil Mazer-Marino Featured in LIBN’s “Who’s Who: Wom...Jil Mazer-Marino Featured in LIBN’s “Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services”
Written by: Lisa Morris Josefak Jil Mazer-Marino is a member of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. in Garden City. She was named a member in 2011 having joined the firm as Of Counsel to the firm’s Bankruptcy & Business ...
Written by: Lisa Morris Josefak Jil Mazer-Marino is a member of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. in Garden City. She was named...
