Posts by Claudia A. Costa:
Withdrawal: If You Can't Do It; Get Out of It, the Right Way!
Diligence
- Posted on: May 21 2010
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Prohibited Transactions between Attorney-Client
Meara v. Hewitt, 455 Pa. 132; 314 A.2d 263 (1974) PA Underlying Mortgage Transaction Student Contributor: Natalie Resto Facts: The client had executed a mortgage on a real estate he …
- Posted on: May 20 2010
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PA: The Predictable Result of Policy Language Ambiguity: Coverage!
Westport Ins. Corp. v. Bayer, 284 F.3d 489 (2002) PA :Underlying Negligent Misrepresentation Action Student Contributor: Natalie Resto Facts: Lakens filed suit against Bayer, an attorney, to recover money in a …
- Posted on: May 7 2010
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Birnbaum v. Misiano, 52 A.D.3d 632, 861 N.Y.S.2d 711
Birnbaum v. Misiano, 52 A.D.3d 632, 861 N.Y.S.2d 711 NY: Underlying loan; uncollectiblility Student Contributor: Michael H. Park Facts: Attorney represented plaintiff in a series of loans made to a …
- Posted on: May 6 2010
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NY: Privity. Alive and Well (Investment Losses)
Rechberger v. Scolaro, Shulman, Cohen, Fetter & Burstein, P.C., 45 A.D.3d 1453, 848 N.Y.S.2d 459 (2007) NY: Business losses allegedly attributed to malpractice. Student Contributor: Michael Park Facts: Plaintiff was …
- Posted on: May 5 2010
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Privity in NY: Alive and Well (with Certain Exceptions)
Nelson v. Kalathara, 48 A.D.3d 528, 853 N.Y.S.2d 89 (2008) NY: Underlying litigation, privity. Student Contributor: Michael Park Facts: An incapacitated person had a guardian assigned to them and their …
- Posted on: May 4 2010
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Underlying Criminal Defense Malpractice: A Study in Client "Chutzpah"!
Sash v. Schwartz, 2007 WL 30042 (S.D.N.Y. 2007). N.Y. underlying criminal conviction Student contributor: Cheryl Neuman Facts: Plaintiff was represented by defendant attorney in a criminal proceeding. Plaintiff was arrested …
- Posted on: Apr 8 2010
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The Type of Transaction Negotiated by the Lawyer: Form or Substance When it Comes to "Actual Damage"?
Baccash v. Sayegh, 862 N.Y.S.2d 564 (App. Div. 2008); 53 A.D.3d 636. Student contributor: Cheryl Neuman N.Y. underlying business acquisition Facts: Plaintiff owned Iman Bridal Couture, Inc. and retained Defendant lawyer …
- Posted on: Apr 7 2010
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Litigation Malpractice: Erroneous Jury Charges
Rudolf v. Shayne, Dachs, Stanisci, Corker, & Sauer,8 N.Y.3d 438; 867 N.E.2d 385 (2007). N.Y. underlying personal injury action Student contributor: Cheryl Neuman Facts: Plaintiff was walking across Sunrise Highway …
- Posted on: Apr 6 2010
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Attorney-Client Privilege when Malpractice is Threatened
Koen Book Distributors v. Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carril, Bowman & Lombardo, P.C., 212 F.R.D. 283 (E.D. Pa. 2002). PA. underlying bankruptcy proceeding Student contributor: Cheryl Neuman Facts: Plaintiffs retained Defendants …
- Posted on: Apr 5 2010
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