Improper road maintenance by municipal authorities often lead to otherwise preventable motor vehicle accidents. And not all maintenance issues involve the roads themselves. As one

“Force majeure” is an important concept in contract law. Literally translated, it means “superior force,” and it refers to circumstances where a party cannot meet

For many years, New York City has tried to mitigate the high costs of housing by offering tax credits to owners of condominiums and other

Rent control is an issue which bitterly divides landlords and tenants. Litigation is not uncommon between tenants who feel they have been charged more than

Pre-judgment interest is an often overlooked issue in personal injury cases. This refers to the interest accrued once a judgment is entered but before it

The New York Times recently published a major five-part series detailing the “stream of foreign wealth” that has entered Manhattan’s high-end real estate market in recent years.

We’ve all dealt with salespeople who are eager to talk down a competitor’s product. But, how far can a salesperson go? This can be an

In any personal injury lawsuit, it is critical for all sides to preserve evidence that may be relevant to the case. An unscrupulous defendant may

Breach of contract cases often turn on the interpretation of precise language contained in the original agreement between the parties. Each party may believe they

In order to bring a personal injury lawsuit in New York, a plaintiff must present a court with evidence that he or she has suffered