Question of Whether Signer Had Authority to Sign on Behalf of Medical Practice is, Under AAA Rules, for Arbitrator to Determine

Question of Whether Signer Had Authority to Sign on Behalf of Medical Practice is, Under AAA Rules, for Arbitrator to Determine

On May 2, 2023, Justice Ostrager of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Surgical Specialists of Greater N.Y. v. Aetna, Inc., 2023 NY Slip Op. 31479(U), holding that the question of the authority of the person who signed an agreement on behalf of a medical practice is, under the AAA rules, for the arbitrator to determine . . . Continue reading Question of Whether Signer Had Authority to Sign on Behalf of Medical Practice is, Under AAA Rules, for Arbitrator to Determine

Tortious Interference with Contract Claim Based on Non-Compete Provision Upheld

Tortious Interference with Contract Claim Based on Non-Compete Provision Upheld

On April 17, 2023, Justice Chan of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Millennium Consol. Holdings, LLC v. Bluefin Capital Mgt., LLC, 2023 NY Slip Op. 31271(U), upholding a tortious interference with contract claim based on a non-compete provision . . . Continue reading Tortious Interference with Contract Claim Based on Non-Compete Provision Upheld

Common Law Books and Records Claim Survives Despite Failure Properly to Bring Statutory Claim

Common Law Books and Records Claim Survives Despite Failure Properly to Bring Statutory Claim

On April 12, 2023, Justice Chan of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Hafeez v. American Express Co., 2023 NY Slip Op. 31273(U), upholding a common law claim to inspect a corporation’s books and records despite the plaintiff’s failure properly to bring a statutory action to inspect books and records . . . Continue reading Common Law Books and Records Claim Survives Despite Failure Properly to Bring Statutory Claim