Lora Hollien

November 20, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Tax Tips columnists Sidney Kess takes a look at the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and provides roundup of some of the new rules impacting individuals, what old rules would be eliminated, and what old rules would be retained.

By Sidney Kess

8 minute read

November 17, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The consumer (and voter) needs to have a more objective view of why closing expenses are so high. Is it because of the title insurance companies gouging their customers for services needed and provided? Or, is it because of a plethora of NYS taxes and excessive fees that add thousands of dollars to each real estate transaction?

By Steven Bodziner

3 minute read

November 16, 2017 | New York Law Journal

A judge may not directly or indirectly solicit property owners, car rental agencies, or food merchants on behalf of the Red Cross. However, the judge may use his/her skills as a logistics expert to plan and to manage supplies or donations as they are received and may also purchase items for disaster relief with a donated debit card, provided the judge does not solicit such a card. These principles apply without geographic limitation.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

6 minute read

November 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. discuss 'Princes Point v. Muss Development', in which the Court of Appeals ruled that the filing of a suit to rescind or reform a contact did not under the circumstances constitute an anticipatory breach of that contract.

By Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr.

15 minute read

November 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal

A judge is disqualified, subject to remittal, when a law student who appears before him/her pursuant to a student practice order is directly supervised by an attorney with whom the judge maintains a close personal relationship.

By Committee on Judicial Ethics

5 minute read

November 09, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The New York Law Journal will not publish on Friday in observance of Veterans' Day. All state and federal courts are closed.

By Staff

1 minute read

November 09, 2017 | New York Law Journal

By reducing veterans' legal challenges and increasing their incomes—by securing veterans' benefits, increasing workplace accommodations for veterans with disabilities, and stabilizing family law issues—we can help to improve veterans' quality of life and impact their health.

By Keith Hoffmann

8 minute read

November 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The state court system's Office for Justice Initiatives, along with the New York State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers' Association, hosted an awards ceremony and reception honoring attorneys for their volunteer efforts on Oct. 26.

By Staff

1 minute read

November 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In "'Roberts v. Tishman': What's New?," several recent cases concerning unlawful deregulation under 'Roberts v. Tishman' are addressed. However, it is important to add a crucial holding from the 'Taylor v. 72A Realty Associates' case.

By Darryl M. Vernon

2 minute read

November 06, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown was the inaugural recipient of Pace University School of Law's Robert S. Tucker Prize for Prosecutorial Excellence.

By Staff

1 minute read