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Posted: February 23, 2015
But if I tell you everything, then you will tell the judge! By John M. Lundin As lawyers, we take seriously our many obligations to our clients. But our clients have a few obligations to us too, and they are just as critical to the success of a representation. One of those obligations is to answer our questions fully and... READ FULL POST
Posted: February 10, 2015
I’m a shareholder in a small company and the other shareholders are not being fair to me. What can I do? By Bradley J. Nash Introduction It is a familiar scenario: Three friends start a small business, each contributing capital and/or sweat equity to get the enterprise off the ground. They organize themselves as a corporation, but for the most... READ FULL POST
Posted: December 29, 2014
When is it Too Late to Sue? By John M. Lundin If you wait too long to bring a lawsuit, you may lose the right to bring it. And if someone has waited too long to bring a lawsuit against you, you might be able to get the lawsuit dismissed. How long is too long? It depends on the type... READ FULL POST
Posted: December 13, 2014
Should my lawsuit be in state or federal court? By Niall D. O’Murchadha New York—like every state—has two parallel court systems, so if you want to file a lawsuit, one of the first questions to consider is whether the case should be brought in state or federal court. Similarly, if you have been sued, you should consider whether the case... READ FULL POST
Posted: November 17, 2014
Why am I in a lawsuit in New York? By Vitali Rosenfeld. If you get sued, one of the first questions to ask yourself is whether you are being sued in the right place. A lot of commercial lawsuits involving out-of-state parties are filed in New York for various reasons – but not always are there legitimate grounds for a... READ FULL POST