Southern District Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Oral Contract
It is a core concept of the law that oral contracts are mostly unenforceable. The law demands certainty and oral agreements usually... Read More
Class Certification in Axiom “Last Look” Class Action Denied for Lack of Predominance
There have been a plethora of actions challenging the use of “last look” in the foreign exchange market. Earlier this month, the... Read More
Understanding the Basics Of New York’s Usury Laws
Under New York law, charging an interest rate in excess of sixteen percent (16%) on a loan or forbearance is civil... Read More
Informational Website for Places of Public Accommodation Subject to ADA
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed the dismissal of a complaint alleging defendants violated the Americans with... Read More
Principals of General Contractor Jointly and Severally Liable Pursuant to Article 3a of New York’s Lien Law
Despite denying class certification the Supreme Court, New York County held the principals of the general contractor were jointly and severally liable... Read More
Defective Power of Attorney Leads to Dismissal
The Supreme Court, Queens County, dismissed plaintiff’s complaint for lack of standing holding that the New York Statutory Short Form Power of... Read More
Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers in Context of FLSA Claims
The Supreme Court upheld the enforceability of arbitration agreements containing class and collective action waivers of wage and hour disputes. The Court... Read More
Judgment Improperly Entered Against Intervening Defendant Vacated
The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut vacated a judgment that was improperly entered against an intervening defendant. The... Read More