Considerations For Foreign Parties Sued In New York’s Courts
When individuals and companies located outside of the United States are sued in New York courts, there are often a number of issues that can be raised with the court at the very earliest phase of the lawsuit, which can potentially result in the case being dismissed. Experienced legal counsel for foreign defendants will…
Methods To Short-Cut Litigation
Motions To Dismiss And For Summary Judgment Ask anyone who has been involved in commercial litigation – it quickly gets very, and sometimes, very very, expensive, particularly when the legal fees are based on hourly time charges. And even if you win the lawsuit, unless an applicable statute or contract provides otherwise, there is…
The Appeals Process: New York State Courts
When you receive a result from a court of general jurisdiction in New York, called the Supreme Court, regardless of whether you win, lose, or are somewhere in between, it may not be the end of the litigation process. This is because when you are unhappy with a court ruling, there exists the possibility…
Arbitration: The Basics
Arbitration clauses can be found in many types and a broad range of agreements. From commercial arrangements to employment contracts, among others. According to the American Arbitration Association, over two million arbitration cases are filed every year. The purpose of an arbitration clause in a contract is to ensure that all disputes arising from…
Mediation: The Basics
Mediation is one of the most common methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is mainly used to resolve civil disputes and preferred by many because, if successful, it avoids or ends the litigation process. As a result, it saves the parties both time and money, and allows them to move on to other…
What Happens During a Lawsuit
Most of us have seen or maybe even experienced different parts of the litigation process. The courtroom trial is perhaps the one aspect of a lawsuit with which we are all most familiar, usually from television and movies. Similarly, many people are familiar with depositions, where a party or witness is asked questions under…
If I Win My Lawsuit Can I Recover My Legal Fees From The Other Side?
Whether you are bringing a lawsuit to recover damages you suffered or are defending a lawsuit that has been brought against you, the legal fees incurred by your attorney for which you are responsible are likely to mount quickly. These fees can become very substantial and the question naturally arises, can you recover some…
What Are Some of the Differences Between the State and Federal Courts?
NYC Litigation Attorneys There are essentially two different court systems in the United States: the federal courts and the state courts. And while these two court systems share many similarities, there are also important differences. Depending on the circumstances, you may not have an option and will be compelled to use one of these…
Why Do I Need a Written Contract?
Anytime you enter into any business arrangement it is a good idea to have a business lawyer help you draw up or review a written contract. An oral agreement is subject to future differing and competing recollections, is difficult to prove, and sometimes legally unenforceable, so it makes sense to memorialize the agreement in…
The Other Side Breached Your Agreement; Now What?
What Does “Breach of Contract” Mean? Breach of contract is when one of the parties to a legally enforceable agreement fails to perform their obligations in the manner that was promised in the contract. The Steps to Take after a Breach of Contract Has Occurred. Have a Discussion. The other party may not have…