Jade Lopez

October 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

While the Corporate Transparency Act has been in effect since the first of the year, Jan. 1, 2025 will be the first reporting deadline for many New York building owners and boards. Failure to comply has the potential for costly penalties, so understanding if, when and how you need to report is a priority.

By Jade Lopez

10 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A cardinal rule of appeals it that the record on appeal contains only documents that were before the trial court, and counsel may not refer to matters outside the record. In fact, attorneys who report new developments at oral argument may be rebuked. However, there are exceptions to the general rule.

By Cynthia Feathers

17 minute read

October 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses Hawaii wildfires and Camp Lejeune settlements. "In August of 2023, several wildfires broke out in Maui, Hawaii. There were over 100 confirmed deaths due to the fires." "President Biden signed the honoring our PACT Act of 2022, Pub. L. 117–168,136 Stat. 1759 (2022) into law on Aug. 10, 2022. Section 804, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 ("CLJA"), creates a new federal cause of action for anyone who was exposed to the water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for no less than 30 days between Aug. 1, 1953, and Dec. 31, 1987. "

By By: Edward Neiger, Alexandra Robertson and David Stern

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses the "divorce" of startup businesses. This article discusses how the separation process of said business occurs and what to consider such as assessing the value of the company, dividing up who owns what, evaluating an agreements (if there are any), the transfer process, and dissolving the IP.

By Louis Lehot

7 minute read

October 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"The fundamental question surrounding embryos in 2024 is their legal status: are they considered persons, property, or something in between? This distinction is crucial because it determines the rights and protections afforded to embryos."

By Lisa Zeiderman and Julia Rodgers

11 minute read

October 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses the Fourth Amendment and our right to privacy under the law in regards to password protected devices. "Without a search warrant, the defendant would, of course, assert his right to privacy because he would argue by his act of password protecting the contents of the phone, he evidenced an intent to exercise his right to privacy."

By Peter A. Crusco

9 minute read

October 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses the potential risks companies face when working with renegotiation of settlement agreements. "plaintiffs Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd. and Bluegrass Commodities LP sued defendant Lexington Coal Company, and its affiliates, under two different contracts: (i) a contract between Bluegrass and Lexington granting Bluegrass the exclusive right to market and sell thermal coal; and (ii) a contract between Javelin and Lexington for the sale of metallurgical coal to Javelin."

By Thomas E.L. Dewey and Edward Lee

7 minute read

October 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the newly enacted New York Retail Safety Act which will task New York State retailers with protecting employees from violence in the workplace.

By Susan Wiltsie and Elizabeth Sherwood

5 minute read