When will a New York court disregard a jurisdiction selection provision in a commercial contract?A forum selection clause in a commercial contract allows both parties to agree in advance on the forum for any contractual dispute. It...
Can a corporation not authorized to do business in New York be a party to a New York litigation?A corporation formed in New York can sue or be sued in a litigation in New York. N.Y. Business Corp. Law § 202. Of course, many...
Can you assert a CPLR 3213 motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint as a counterclaim?CPLR 3213 permits the use of a motion for summary judgment in lieu of a complaint where an action is based upon an instrument for the...
SOCIAL MEDIA BEST PRACTICESHere are some best practices to help avoid legal issues in using social media: Do not copy other people’s content without express...