On September 16, the New York Attorney General’s Office (OAG) announced a settlement with two Westchester County dealerships, resolving allegations of deceptive fee practices under General Business Law § 349 and § 350 and Executive Law § 63(12). The resolution
Post-closing escrow arrangements are common in residential real estate transactions throughout Westchester County and New York City. Buyers often insist on retaining a portion of the purchase price in escrow until open permits are closed, certificates of occupancy are obtained,
When someone acts under a power of attorney, that person is a fiduciary. That means the agent must act for the principal’s benefit, keep accurate records, avoid self-dealing, and explain financial transactions when later called upon to account. In Matter
On May 27, 2026, Justice Ondrovic of the Westchester County Commercial Division issued a decision in Morataya v. 183 Lincoln Ave. LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 50819(U), holding that a contract claim based on an oral contract to purchase
Business disputes in New York City and Westchester County often turn less on who “owes what” and more on how the deal was documented. A recent New York Supreme Court decision arising out of a high‑end wedding dispute underscores a
In In re Bain v. Strulovitch, (Westchester Cty. NY Sup. Ct., April 29, 2026), a New York state trial court found itself in the middle of a dispute between business associates over whether their business issues should be decided
Aberbach-Marolda v Cherner 2026 NY Slip Op 02089 April 8, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department is a real curiosity. A star appellate team for Defendant-Appellant, appealing from a negative outcome at a very rare legal malpractice trial and what seems
In Bardy v. Bonnem, Index No. 55909/2023, Justice Linda S. Jamieson of the Westchester County Commercial Division issued a detailed decision addressing contract formation, fiduciary duties, and quasi-contract claims in the context of a failed business venture.
Background
The case arose
Rhttps://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2025/2025_50862.htmotonde v Stewart Title Ins. Co. 2025 NY Slip Op 50862(U) Decided on May 23, 2025 Supreme Court, Westchester County Jamieson, is plaintiffs new try at litigating claims over transfer of the Mamaroneck Beach Realty Group. It fails
Rotonde v Stewart Title Ins. Co. 2025 NY Slip Op 50728(U) Decided on May 6, 2025 Supreme Court, Westchester County Jamieson, J. is interesting as it deals with real estate fraud, and legal malpractice, although not regarding this particular dependent.
