Allegations That Counsel Made False Representations to Disrupt Settlement Sufficient to State Judiciary Law 487 Claim
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Allegations That Counsel Made False Representations to Disrupt Settlement Sufficient to State Judiciary Law 487 Claim

On April 13, 2022, the Second Department issued a decision in Joseph v. Fensterman, 2022 NY Slip Op. 02398, holding that allegations that counsel made false representations to disrupt settlement discussions was sufficient to state a Judiciary Law 487 claim . . . Continue reading Allegations That Counsel Made False Representations to Disrupt Settlement Sufficient to State Judiciary Law 487 Claim

Attorney-Owned Corporation Providing Tax Auditing Services Did Not Engage in Unauthorized Practice of Law
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Attorney-Owned Corporation Providing Tax Auditing Services Did Not Engage in Unauthorized Practice of Law

On February 2, 2022, the Second Department issued a decision in National Refund & Util. Servs., Inc. v. West 34th Apts. Corp., 2022 NY Slip Op. 00676, holding that a corporation providing tax auditing services is not engaged in the unauthorized practice of law if it is owned by attorneys . . . Continue reading Attorney-Owned Corporation Providing Tax Auditing Services Did Not Engage in Unauthorized Practice of Law

Counsel for Unsuccessful Litigant Not Liable for Advancing a Losing Legal Argument
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Counsel for Unsuccessful Litigant Not Liable for Advancing a Losing Legal Argument

On November 17, 2021, Justice Schecter of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Chef Chloe LLC v. Pryor Cashman LLP, 2021 NY Slip Op. 32353(U), rejecting a claim that counsel for an unsuccessful litigant should be held liable for advancing a losing legal argument . . . Continue reading Counsel for Unsuccessful Litigant Not Liable for Advancing a Losing Legal Argument