On September 14, 2023, we published a blog post regarding the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement in New York. On September 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed legislation that struck the portion of the statute permitting a seller to give a purchaser a credit of $500.00 in lieu of the Real Property Condition Disclosure Statement. This...Read More

Rescinding a contract is a legal remedy recognized in the State of New York, allowing the parties to a contract to cancel or void the contract.  In effect, a rescission of a contract restores the parties to their pre-contract positions, as if the contract never existed or the transaction was never consummated. As with all...Read More

In the world of legal proceedings, understanding the distinctions between various motions is crucial for both lawyers and the parties involved. Two commonly used motions in New York State courts are the “Summary Judgment Motion” and the “Motion to Dismiss.” While these motions might seem similar at first glance, they serve distinct purposes in the...Read More

This week, the Second Department issued a decision in Alessina v. El Gauchito II, Corp., which serves as another caution for attorneys and their clients to pay mindful attention to the communications they exchange via email.   The plaintiffs are current and former employees of restaurants owned by the defendant corporation. The defendant corporation’s principal was also named...Read More