Category: Practice Area-Litigation
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The Surgeon’s Paradox: How Medical Practices “Magically” Shrink During a Divorce
It is one of the great mysteries of modern science. A surgeon or dentist can spend twenty years as a paragon of society, building a multi-million dollar practice, driving a car that costs more than a starter home, and spending three afternoons a week at the country club. Then, the moment a divorce petition is filed,…
More Commas, More Problems: Why High-Asset Divorces are a Different Breed
Congratulations. You’ve spent decades building an empire, curating a world-class art collection, and ensuring your real estate portfolio is diverse enough to survive a minor apocalypse. Unfortunately, your marriage wasn’t quite as durable. Now comes the fun part: dividing it all. In the world of family law, a “high-asset divorce” is a polite way of saying your…
Confessions of a Former GC: Why Approving a $1M Monthly Invoice is the Easiest Thing a CEO Will Do All Day
I’ve sat in the General Counsel’s chair during “bet-the-company” litigation. I’ve seen the emails hit my inbox at 6:00 PM on a Friday with a PDF attachment that costs more than a fleet of luxury cars. $1,200,000. For one month. Of preliminary discovery. To a normal human being, or even a mid-sized business owner, that number is staggering. It’s a heart-attack-inducing sum…
Your Ex is Not a Hobby. Life After Divorce in New York
Your divorce is final. The judgment is signed, the settlement is done, and the paperwork mountain has finally stopped reproducing. In New York, that means your marriage is over in the eyes of the law. It does not mean you now get to treat post-divorce life like a sequel nobody asked for, where the entire plot is “How can I…
The High Cost of Being “Smarter” Than the Judge in Your Divorce Case
Here’s a fun fact about family law: ignoring court orders is the legal equivalent of bringing a knife to a gunfight while blindfolded. Predictable. Avoidable. And yet, it happens with stunning regularity. I just wrapped up a case where my client was awarded full attorney’s fees and sole title to the marital home on the same day. Before you…
Garbage In, Garbage Out: The High Cost of “Guessing” in Your Statement of Net Worth
One of the truly onerous aspects of a divorce proceeding, on top of all of the other onerous parts, is filling out your Statement of Net Worth (SNW). Let’s clear something up right away: your SNW is a sworn legal document, not a creative writing project or a game of “choose your own adventure.” In New York…
The “Imitation is Flattery” Fallacy: A Lesson in Legal Leverage and Sudden Epiphanies
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but in the world of intellectual property, it’s usually just a lazy attempt to hijack someone else’s hard-earned brand. We recently handled a case involving a competing restaurant that decided the best way to launch was to “borrow” a name nearly identical to our client’s established brand. It’s…
Unlimited Liability for Fun and Profit: Business Lines of Credit
So, your business is booming, and you’ve finally secured that shiny new line of credit with your friendly neighborhood banker (or, more likely, 23 year-old cold-caller who makes commission on selling you financial products you didn’t ask for). You’re ready to pop the champagne and toast to your success, right? Well, before you get too comfortable in…
The “Sad Beige” Lawsuit: A Predictably Bland Ending
Well, that was anticlimactic. The high-profile “Sad Beige Lawsuit” that had legal and social media circles buzzing has officially ended with Sydney Nicole Gifford voluntarily dismissing all claims against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil with prejudice on May 28, and Sheil paid nothing for the privilege of continuing to post her cream-colored content. After all the hype about…
Hiring a Lawyer Is a Financial Commitment. Here’s What That Means
Categories: Practice Area-LitigationHiring a lawyer can be one of the smartest investments you make in your business or personal life but it can also one of the most expensive. If you’ve ever wondered how much does a lawyer cost, the short answer is: more than you think, and for good reasons. Let’s deal with the “what” first. When you work with a…
Temporary Restraining Orders Against the Government – What Is Really Going On
Categories: Practice Area-LitigationSince it’s all over the news right now, let’s talk about the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)—the legal equivalent of slamming the brakes on a car moving 100 mph. TROs are what you file when the government (federal, state, or otherwise) is about to do something so catastrophically bad that you can’t just sit around waiting…
Battle for Beige: Influencer Aesthetics Go to Court
Sydney Nicole Gifford, queen of the “sad girl beige aesthetic,” is suing fellow content creator Alyssa Sheil for what amounts to aesthetic identity theft. Her 70-page lawsuit basically screams, “You copied my entire vibe—and not in a cute way.” The Spicy Details The Legal Issues Gifford claims Sheil has: Sheil’s defense is, essentially, “Nuh-uh, these…
Enforcing Partnership Agreements
The recent case of Pappas v. B & G Holding Co. illustrates the pivotal role partnership agreements play in disputes over the transfer of ownership interests, especially in the wake of a partner’s death. The Bronx County Supreme Court, in its September 6, 2024, decision, emphasized the binding nature of partnership agreements and the importance of adhering…
Navigating Oral Agreements and LLC Amendments
A recent decision in Behler v. Kai-Shing Tao rendered by the Appellate Division, First Department offers critical insights into the enforceability of oral agreements in business transactions and the impact of amendments to LLC operating agreements. This complex case underscores the importance of precise contract language and diligence when structuring investments in closely held entities. At…
Elements: Tortious Interference with Contract
In New York, the elements of a cause of action for tortious interference with contract are as follows: If you have contract issues, Titan Law PLLC has 20 years of experience to help guide you to a resolution. Contact blog@titanlawny.com to set up a call. For more useful info, check out the Blog Archive and…