Kylie Marshall

May 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The early weeks and months after a child comes out as transgender may feel overwhelming for parents and guardians as the status raises various issues. A common concern involves the request to change the child's name and/or gender marker. This article explains the process for changing a minor's name and gender marker on key identifying documents.

By Karen Platt

8 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The nuanced, often complex, relationship between church associations and their local church affiliates is best understood through the prism of Supreme Court decisions dating back as far as the 1800s.

By Barry Black and Jonathan Robert Nelson

9 minute read

May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Joel R. Brandes responds to two recent columns that discuss repealing the fault grounds for divorce, arguing that removing them would have little effect on the practice of matrimonial law in New York.

By Joel R. Brandes

11 minute read

May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This issue of the Bankruptcy Update focuses on the recent retail industry bankruptcy cases of 99 Cents Only, Express and JOANN.

By Edward E. Neiger, Marianna Udem and Joo Hee Park

5 minute read

May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Supreme Court recently resolved a question regarding copyright actions that has generated conflicting results in the Courts of Appeal for years, but as a forceful dissent pointed out, it left open a more fundamental issue that could render the entire question moot.

By Robert W. Clarida and Thomas Kjellberg

10 minute read

May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The SEC's long, successful campaign against insider trading has been legally predicated on two words—"deceptive device"—in Section 10(b) in the Securities Exchange Act. In terms of its legal authority, the SEC has little else to rely on, as insider trading is nowhere defined in federal legislation.

By John Coffee

10 minute read

May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A successful PR program not only aligns with business development strategy but also has a real role in driving it. With the right conversations, processes and buy-in—and a clear understanding of common hurdles—a PR program can be a key pillar in business development success.

By Penny Paul, Kelsey Eidbo and Jaylen Pearson

8 minute read

May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article reviews the two decisions in 'Farhy v. Commissioner' and discusses the implications for determining the assessability of penalties going forward.

By Jeremy H. Temkin

8 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article is part two in a series explaining the fundamentals of Commercial Division practice. It addresses the first steps taken when litigating in the Commercial Division, including preparation and filing of pleadings, appearances and corporate disclosure statements.

By Kevin V. Small, Joseph J. Saltarelli and Charlotte Leszinske

8 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Court of Appeals recently overturned the criminal conviction of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The majority opinion reversed a decision of the Appellate Division, First Department that had affirmed Weinstein's conviction. There were two strongly worded dissents by Judges Singas and Cannataro.

By Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr.

7 minute read