by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 18, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Corporate Law: Individuals seeking to buy into a partnership in New York should be wary of the fact that their personal assets may be at risk in the event of a future dispute with the other partners of the company. Pursuant to a 2007 decision handed down by the New...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 8, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Business Law: The Southern District of New York recently decided Federal Trade Commission v. Medical Billers Network, Inc., et. al., in which it reaffirmed the holding that an individual company executive can be held liable for the company’s acts under...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 8, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Commercial Real Estate: Commentary: The New Jersey Statute of Frauds requires that certain contracts be in writing. The most well-known type of contract subject to these requirements are contracts for the sale of personal property for $500 or more be in writing. In...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 8, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Commercial Litigation: Courts are taking a hard line in requiring litigants to preserve evidence. It is only logical that given the increased use of technology in our lives, courts are taking an active role in sanctioning litigants for destroying electronically stored...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 8, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Commercial Real Estate: The New York Statute of Frauds requires certain agreements to be in writing in order to be enforceable. Among the types of agreements that must be in writing are those conveying an interest in real estate (other than a lease for a term not...
by Gary Nissenbaum | Aug 8, 2008 | Business Formation & Sales Law Blog
Consumer Protection Law: New York’s consumer protection laws generally prohibit deceptive acts or practices when conducting business or providing services. Where a person or entity has engaged in a deceptive act or practice, the injured consumer may commence a private...