The Most Important Part of an Estate Plan is the Memories
Posted: November 23rd, 2013
Tags: elder law, estate planning
This month I completed the sale of my parents’ co-op in Queens. This is the apartment that I grew up […]
CMM Legal Blog
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. The firm provides legal advice and other services only to persons or entities with which it has established an attorney-client relationship. Note that the law may have changed since publication of any article on our site.
Well Settled Legal Principles and Proof Required to Prevail
By: Patrick McCormick, Esq. email
Posted: November 10th, 2013
Tags: landlord-tenant, real estate
Three recent appellate decisions, each sparse on fact, nevertheless remind us of the relevance of well settled legal principles and […]
Supreme Court Sharpens Focus on Arbitration and Class Actions
By: Lauren Kanter-Lawrence, Esq. email
Posted: October 28th, 2013
Tags: Supreme Court
This blog previously explored the Supreme Court’s June 2013 decision in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, in which […]
Should You Talk to Your Heirs?
Posted: October 26th, 2013
Tags: elder law, estate planning
Last month I discussed how to avoid a Will contest. I noted that one way to at least minimize that […]
The Common-Interest Doctrine and Its Effect on Attorney-Client Privileged Communications
Posted: October 9th, 2013
Tags: commercial litigation
It is widely understood that communications between an attorney and his/her client are protected from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege. […]
LIPA Must Come Clean About Its Time-of-Use Residential Billing Rates So Consumers Can Make an Informed Decision Whether to Return to Standard Rates
By: Frederick Eisenbud, Esq. email
Posted: October 8th, 2013
Tags: environmental law
In an earlier blog, published on September 26, 2013 (“LIPA Residential Time-of-Use Customers Beware – Your Efforts to Shift Usage […]
LIPA Residential Time-of-Use Rates Are Unfair
By: Frederick Eisenbud, Esq. email
Posted: September 26th, 2013
Tags: environmental law
LIPA Residential Time-of-Use Customers Beware – Your Efforts to Shift Usage to Off – Peak Hours Is Probably Costing You […]
Cease and Desist Letter Imposes Reasonable Remedial Measures
Posted: September 22nd, 2013
Tags: intellectual property
According to a recent decision, recipients of cease and desist letters should do more than perform cursory remedial measures. Consistent […]
Will Challenges and How to Avoid One
Posted: September 22nd, 2013
Tags: estate planning
When beneficiaries or anyone interested in an estate question the validity of a Will, he or she may make a […]
Tags
M&ASupreme Courtcannabiscommercial litigationconstructioncoronaviruscorporatecriminal defensecybersecurityelder lawenvironmental lawestate planninghealthcareinsuranceintellectual propertyinternationallabor & employmentlandlord-tenantlitigationmanagementmunicipalnegligencenegotiationnonprofitpersonal injuryreal estatestartupstechnologywhite collar