NY: The Continuous Representation Doctrine
Waggoner v. Caruso, 2009 NY Slip Op 6739 (1st Dept. Sep. 29, 2009) Underlying Commerical Matter Facts: Plaintiff Waggoner retained Attorney Caruso to trace and attach the assets of Suisse Security ...
Settle and Sue Is OKAY! The Latest from New Jersey Supreme Court
Joseph M. Guido, et al. v. Duane Morris, LLP, et al. (A-31-09) Argued January 20, 2010 — Decided June 3, 2010 RIVERA-SOTO, J., writing for a unanimous Court. (Adapted From ...
The Co-Counsel Relationship: Friend or Foe?
Steinberg v. Schnapp, 2010 NY Slip Op 02991 (1st Dept. April 13, 2010) Underlying Probate Matter Facts: Steinberg and Schnapp, both attorneys practicing independently, undertook the representation of another attorney, ...
NY: No Privity, No Liability
Sayeh v. 66 Madison Ave. Apt. Corp., 2010 NY Slip Op 03844 (1st Dept. May 6, 2010) Underlying Commercial Transaction Facts: Plaintiff, an owner of seven apartments in a coop, ...
Defenses: The Uncooperative Client
Ryan v. Powers & Santola, LLP, 2010 NY Slip Op 03827 (3rd Dept. May 6, 2010) Underlying Personal Injury Action Facts: Plaintiff Ryan was struck on the head ...