An update to this article is now available. Read the latest update here. On December 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a Texas district court order from the case of...

By: Michele K. Jaspan, Esq. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court in Queens County denied lender’s motion for summary judgment and appointment of a referee to compute in a foreclosure action, finding triable issues of...

By: Michele K. Jaspan, Esq. This article discusses a recent court decision upholding a lender’s contractual rights and a borrower’s obligations concerning a cooperative loan and shareholder agreement. The case highlights...

By: Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq. A recent decision from the Southern District of New York provides insight for creditors seeking to enforce judgments against debtors who subsequently file for bankruptcy. In Honeedew Investing...

By: Moish E. Peltz, Esq., Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq., Richard E. Weltman, Esq., Michael L. Moskowitz, Esq., and Michele K. Jaspan, Esq. A recent decision by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York...

By: Megan E. Wilson, Esq., LL.M. and Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M. Recently, both major-party presidential candidates have come out in favor of a “no tax on tips” proposal, though neither candidate has indicated how to...

By: Douglas E. Singer, Esq. So, you’re very excited. You’re about to launch a new purpose-driven company. Or maybe you have one, but something just doesn’t seem to be working the way you’d like. Here are five critical...

By: Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. Estate planning is often considered a task for the wealthy or those nearing retirement. However, it is a vital process for all adults and, in some instances, even more critical for women. Women can...

On September 24th, 2024, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County (GSSC) held their annual Golf Classic at the beautiful Nissequogue Golf Club. More than 100 golfers came out to play across 18 holes at one of Long Island’s most...

By: Andrew P. Cooper, Esq., LL.M., Dana Walsh Sivak, Esq., and Terran Cooper Earlier this week, the Committee on Finance of the New York City Council held a hearing to discuss the City’s ongoing enforcement efforts...