Michael P Crowley

Michael P Crowley

October 03, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Conflicting Opinions on Date of Loss Under Lender's Title Insurance Policy

Lenders and title insurance companies involved in New Jersey real estate transactions should be aware of these conflicting decisions, as they may affect how title insurance policies are interpreted in New Jersey going forward.

By Michael R. O' Donnell and Michael P. Crowley

16 minute read

June 09, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ's Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Gives Greater Protections to Creditors

A recent appellate decision shows how New Jersey's version of UFTA gives creditors greater rights as to the period of repose when compared with other states.

By Michael R. O' Donnell and Michael P. Crowley

16 minute read

March 29, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Upholds Title Insurer's Application of Exclusions

Exclusions 3(a) and 3(b) of the standard title policy continue to protect title insurers from title defects that their insured either created or knew about.

By Michael R. O'Donnell and Michael P. Crowley

16 minute read

October 02, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Establishing the Priority, Validity and Enforceability of Mortgage Liens

How lenders can use equitable subrogation and ratification to establish the validity or priority of their liens, in the face of claims based on a prior mortgage not being paid off.

By Michael R. O'Donnell and Michael P. Crowley

8 minute read

October 02, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Establishing the Priority, Validity and Enforceability of Mortgage Liens

How lenders can use equitable subrogation and ratification to establish the validity or priority of their liens, in the face of claims based on a prior mortgage not being paid off.

By Michael R. O'Donnell and Michael P. Crowley

8 minute read