If a contracting party intends for the obligations under a contract to be executed by a business entity, it is critical that the person executing the contract on behalf of the entity clearly indicate that the contract is being signed in a representative capacity.  This point was recently reiterated in James E. Cayne v. Alexandra Lebenthal , (Sup. Ct. New York Co. October 30, 2017) (the “Action”).  The Defendant in Cayne is Alexandra Lebenthal, CEO of Lebenthal Holdings, LLC