By: Peter S. Sanders – Commercial Litigation When a contract fails, the consequences can be severe, and swift action often determines whether you derive any meaningful recovery. At CBM&S, we
By: Peter S. Sanders – Commercial Litigation Commercial disputes can be disruptive to business operations, reputations, and financial stability. When such conflicts arise, litigation may be the only viable method
By Peter S. Sanders and Michelangelo Macchiarella When a defendant fails to serve an answer to a complaint, CPLR 3215 provides a mechanism for obtaining a judgment on default by
Does one catch more flies with honey? Perhaps. But the stakes in business and civil litigation are much higher than flycatching, and in some cases, settling a claim may require
by Peter S. Sanders and Michelangelo Macchiarella The courts are cracking down on late discovery and no one is exempt, not even a former president of the United States. Donald
Case Digest Summary The parties’ discovery disputes led the court to appoint a discovery referee, who issued an order and required defendants to produce specific documents. Plaintiffs later moved for
The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has created economic hardships for businesses and individuals that have and will continue to affect contractual obligations. New York law provides several defenses to fulfilling your contractual obligations that may be available during this time. In some situations, invoking these
