Arbitration is heavily favored by the courts of New York, and as a matter of federal policy, under the Federal Arbitration Act. One can be compelled to arbitrate even without having signed an arbitration.
The United States Courts of Appeal are intermediate appellate courts that hear appeals from the United States district courts. They are thirteen circuits. Twelve cover geographic regions (circuits) and generally hear appeals from United States district courts within that circuit.
New York has a unique appellate system that can be difficult to navigate. This article is intended to shed light on various features of appellate practice in New York, with an emphasis on appeals before the Appellate Division.
Breach of contract lawsuits arise in a variety of business and professional settings, from disputes between investors or partners in a business, to disputes between businesses – professional and everyday service providers, contractors, developers, suppliers and more.
While commencing a RPAPL 881 special proceeding can be time-consuming and involves attorneys’ fees, it is typically necessary to secure required access to adjoining properties.
Article 78 of the CPLR is the modern iteration of the common law writ procedure for challenging governmental action. It serves the important function of keeping administrative agencies accountable to the public and the laws of New York
每年，纽约州在建筑项目上的支出高达数十亿美元。除了最小型的工程外，几乎所有项目的参与方之间都会签订书面建筑合同。对于小型项目，承包商通常会出具一份包含工作内容、价格及付款条款的报价单，业主可通过付款或履约予以接受。而对于复杂项目，合同则可能包含大量法律条款与条件，并明确分包商、建筑师、工程师及供应商的具体职责。本文将对纽约州私人及公共建筑合同中常见条款进行概述，重点讨论若未严格遵守可能导致权利放弃的关键条款。
合同违约诉讼广泛存在于各类商业和专业领域，无论是投资人或企业合伙人之间的纠纷，还是企业与企业、服务供应商、承包商、开发商、供应商等之间的争议，均可能涉及合同违约。此外，买卖双方在资产（如房地产或公司股权）交易过程中，也常因合同履行产生争议。所谓合同违约，是指一方未按照合同约定履行其义务。
施工人留置权（Mechanic’s Lien）的设立，有助于承包商保障其应收款项，但如果留置权缺乏依据，则会对业主及总包方造成困扰。纽约《留置权法》为业主和相关方提供了多种在诉讼前或诉讼中解除施工人留置权的方式。