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Breach of Contract
- What to Do When a New York College or University Breaches Its Contract
- New York Breach of Contract: Big Film Studios, Big Lawsuits
- Violating Student Handbooks May Constitute New York Breach of Contract
- Musicians Beware: A New York Breach of Contract May Result in Lawsuits
- New York Breach of Contract Lawyer: Sued by Your Ex-Spouse?
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Breach of Contract
- What Happens When Your Agreement is Unclear in New York
- Why Corporate Officers Aren't Personally Liable for Guarantees Under NY Law
- Why Whistleblower Policies May Not Be Grounds to Contest Firing in New York
- When You're Barred From Bringing a Breach of Contract Claim in New York
- How a New York Contract Can Be Broken Before It Even Starts
Case Results
Non-Compete Agreements
Breach of Contract
- Defense of Over $550,000 in Breach of Contract Claims Against Mortgage Broker Settled for Under $20,000
Awarded: $17,000
Other
- Aiding and Abetting of Fraud Action Against Client Dismissed
- Plaintiffs' Federal Claims for Trespass, Negligence Against Client Dismissed
- $500,000 Judgment Against Developer Reduced by Over 2/3
Awarded: $0 - All Claims Against Our Client Were Dismissed
Awarded: Case Against Client Dismissed
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If I sign a release in exchange for receiving post-employment benefits, do I waive my right to sue my former employer?
A: Almost certainly yes. New York's courts have upheld broadly worded releases, particularly when the employee is receiving a benefit - such as severance payments - in exchange for signing the release. For additional information on this issue, please see "Ex-Associate Waived Breach of Employment Contract Claim, Says NY Firm."
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News
- Judge Rules Goldman Sachs Must Face New York Breach of Contract Claims...
Posted on 5/14/2012 - Former Miami Football Coach Sues School for Breach of Contract...
Posted on 5/11/2012 - Radio Host Howard Stern Loses on New York Breach of Contract Claim...
Posted on 5/4/2012 - Students File Breach of Contract Claims Against University...
Posted on 5/2/2012 - Country Superstar Randy Travis Sued by Ex-Wife for Breach of Contract...
Posted on 4/23/2012 - Big Win for Facebook in Breach of Contract Lawsuit...
Posted on 4/20/2012 - “Jersey Shore” Resident in Hot Water for Breach of Contract...
Posted on 4/19/2012 - IBM Files Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Former Employee...
Posted on 4/18/2012 - Spider-man Musical Breach of Contract Suit Settled...
Posted on 4/16/2012 - Adidas Sues Publisher THQ for Breach of Contract...
Posted on 4/15/2012
FAQs
Non-Compete Agreements
- What is the employee choice doctrine and how does it apply to my New York non-compete agreement?
- What does it mean if my New York employment agreement contains a non-solicitation provision?
- How concerned should I be about my New York non-compete agreement?
Tortious Interference
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- How can I determine whether someone is a fiduciary under New York contract law?
- How Can You Defeat a New York Fraudulent Inducement Claim?
- What Counts as a Fiduciary Relationship Under New York Law?
Breach of Contract
- What part of a New York breach of contract claim is most important to prove?
- What should I do if my former employer is suing me for New York breach of contract?
- Can there be a NY breach of contract without an actual contract?