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• New York Appellate Division Limits Bank Liability For Sharing Confidential Information ( June 2002 )
  Rex Douglas Frazier of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

  In <I>Smith v. Chase Manhattan Bank, USA, N.A., et al.</I>, 741 N.Y.S.2d 100 (N.Y. App. Div., 2d Dep't, April 15, 2002), the New York Appellate Division recently affirmed dismissal of a class action alleging that Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A. and its parent, Chase Manhattan Corporation (collectively, Chase) breached a written promise not to share confidential customer information with unrelated third parties. The decision limits and clarifies when, under New York law, a bank can be held liable for selling customer data.

• Creation of a Contract by Solicitation of a Bid ( November 1999 )
  Anothony  Lehman of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP

  Bid day for a general contractor ("Contractor" or "GC") is full of excitement, tension, and stress, motivated by th.

• Landlord Required To Pay Tenants For Repairs And Improvements ( October 1999 )
  Michael F. X. Gillin & Associates, P.C.

  A Pennsylvania landlord was recently ordered to pay $11,790 to tenants he evicted.

• When You And Your Partner Or Spouse Part Company, What Happens To Your Horses And Horse Property? ( July 1999 )
  Barbara A. Halper of Popham, Bloomquist, and Halper, P.A.

  Any time you involve someone else in your property, you should put into writing what will happen to that property .