
As previously discussed here, LIBOR (the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) is an interest rate benchmark that is used as a reference rate for a wide range of financial transactions.
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As previously discussed here, LIBOR (the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate) is an interest rate benchmark that is used as a reference rate for a wide range of financial transactions.…
Continue Reading The Beginning Of The End of Libor
Parties regularly enter into contracts for the purpose of achieving a desired result. Sometimes there is an absolute requirement to achieve the result; sometimes merely an agreement to try to…
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Governor Cuomo recently announced the creation of New York’s Green Energy Program aimed at building New York’s green economy. Urging that the program will combat global climate change while stimulating…
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On December 15, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law sweeping changes to New York’s General Obligations Law governing powers of attorney (“POA”). The new law is effective on June…
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I. Competitive Bidding – The Basics
The purpose of competitive bidding is to create an open and fair environment that encourages transparency and accountability, as well as competition. Local Government…
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With an existing budget shortfall worsened by the pandemic, lawmakers are again pressing to allow mobile sports betting as a means of generating State revenue.
As of today, sports betting…
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Purchasing a new home is often one of the biggest moments of a person’s life, whether it is a first home or a “forever home.” Over the past year, restrictions…
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With New York facing a tremendous budget deficit and business still reeling from the economic shutdown triggered by COVID-19, state and city lawmakers are looking everywhere they can for means…
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In these times of pandemic, many good people (like essential workers, first responders, and doers of random acts of kindness and charity) continue to help others. Unfortunately, there are those…
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LIBOR (the London Inter-bank Offered Rate) is an interest rate benchmark published by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited that is used as a reference rate for a wide range of financial…
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