When litigants pursue claims against foreign defendants, the question of how to serve them is more than procedural – it’s jurisdictional. As many readers of this blog are aware, CPLR 308 authorizes alternate service methods...more
Whether in employment agreements or business transactions, drafters often include certain clauses within these documents to protect their client if litigation arises (e.g., arbitration clauses, forum- selection clauses)....more
A confession of judgment has often been viewed as an important tool in settling a litigation or finalizing a transaction. In 2019, the New York State Legislature made some significant amendments to the Confession of Judgment...more
The Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution provides that “Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.” In terms of...more
6/1/2021
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Embezzlement ,
False Billing ,
Family Businesses ,
Forfeiture ,
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In Rem Jurisdiction ,
Jurisdiction ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Non-Parties ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Standing ,
Stipulated Judgment