Patricia Kane

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The rise of AI-generated images has created new legal challenges, particularly for the unauthorized use of an individual's name, content, and images. The recent examples involving images of Taylor Swift and her fan base demonstrate the risks of deepfakes when used in the political context.

By Sheila Swaroop and Sara Witty

7 minute read

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

At the live event to be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 7, Helen Gredd and David Patton will argue the mail/wire fraud case 'Kousisis v. United States,' with Ellen Patterson presiding as chief justice.

By Patricia Kane

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recently, SEC concerns over the influence of large investors on the securities markets have manifested a robust sweep of enforcement actions.

By John G. Moon and Kenneth M. Silverman

7 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

By Patricia Kane

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Courts have split over whether the statute of repose runs from the date of the last alleged misstatement or from each alleged misstatement individually. This article explores that split.

By Caroline Zalka, Aaron Curtis and Brian Kitchen

9 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I promulgated an entirely new Roman code of law in November 534 A.D. His Empire, however, was dominated by issues all too familiar to us today: severe ideological stress and strain; climate change; plague; and, military setbacks. Can we learn from this history?

By David Lenefsky

7 minute read

October 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York State's Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) took effect on Aug. 28, 2024, providing freelance workers with numerous safeguards and remedies. This article discusses the numerous issues relating to the act such as who is covered, when are payments due and consequences for violation.

By Patricia Kane

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

To appeal or not to appeal, that is a question faced eventually by every litigator. But questions relating to the facts of a case or the applicable law aside (for the moment), what do the statistics demonstrate for the appellate practitioner?

By Gary M. Rosenberg and Bradley Silverbush

8 minute read

October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Gilead Cmty. Servs. Inc. v. Town of Cromwell," which is "of interest because it analyzes, inter alia, when punitive damages are available, when the amount of punitive damages may exceed the limits of constitutional due process and when a municipality may be subject to punitive damages based on the conduct of its officials."

By Scott Mollen

14 minute read

October 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The treatment of trusts in divorce proceedings can complicate what might otherwise seem like straightforward estate planning.

By Alyssa Rower and Karina VanHouten

8 minute read