They Are Not Called "Consequential Damages" For Nothing
In order to be recoverable, damages resulting from a breach of contract must have arisen “as a consequence”...
Hearsay Rule Revised. Yes, It’s a Big Deal
Suppose you’re working on a construction project and one of the workers for a plumbing company drops a pipe...
The Tantalizing Mysteries of Willfully Exaggerated Mechanic’s Liens
The subject of willfully exaggerated mechanic’s liens is a micro-specialty that seems to pack a disproporti...
Arbitration vs. Litigation vs. Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s liens have often been forced to live in two worlds: litigation and arbitration.
Will New Income Reporting Have Any Meaningful Impact on the Financial Ecosystem?
If the IRS having more scrutiny over bank accounts makes you squirm, then buckle up.
New York Pass-Through Entities - Deadline for Making Election to Avoid Federal Cap on State Income Tax Deduction
In case you are not already aware, New York has established a new method for paying state income tax that a...
Three Months are Left to Utilize Very Generous Tax Exemptions
The current exemption from federal gift and estate tax is at an all-time high ($11.7 million per person), b...