July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Alleged Racial Discrimination; Succession Defense: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law DigestScott Mollen discusses "Elango Medical PLLC v. Trump Palace Condo," where the court dismissed claims by a doctor alleging she was barred from renting in Trump building because of her race, and "Owl Creek Properties, LLC v. Timmons," where the respondent established a succession defense and the court dismissed the holdover proceeding.
By Scott Mollen
18 minute read
July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Thorny Zoning Questions Posed by EV Charging StationsGiven the growing popularity of EVs, property owners, municipalities and developers need to be aware of zoning ordinances relating to EV charging stations.
By Anthony S. Guardino
10 minute read
July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Defending Police Officers in Wrongful Conviction CasesAs there has been a substantial increase in civil litigation concerning wrongful convictions, police officers and municipalities face potential liability for their involvement in the arrest and criminal prosecution of the wrongly accused. While wrongful conviction cases are incredibly nuanced, these cases are still highly defensible and there are a multitude of ways that police officers and municipalities can be defended against such claims.
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Frank H. Foster
8 minute read
July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal
A Steady Drizzle, Not a Storm: Mastering Consistent PR in Legal MarketingA consistent, ongoing effort—a steady drizzle—is far more effective at building up a law firm's reputation and client base by maintaining visibility and credibility over time.
By Ioana Good
5 minute read
July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Exempting 'Transportation Workers' From Arbitration: 'Bissonnette'A discussion of 'Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries,' where the Supreme Court unanimously reversed the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, finding that the plaintiffs, while indeed purveyors of bakery products, nevertheless qualified as transportation workers, and were therefore exempt from arbitrating their claims.
By Anthony Michael Sabino
8 minute read
July 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Medical Malpractice Contingency Fee Schedule Needs AmendmentJudiciary Law section 474-a, as amended effective July 1, 1985 sets forth a contingency fee schedule and provision for application for increased fee in extraordinary circumstances. In practice, the fee schedule creates inherent conflict, is unfair and deprives many victims of malpractice the opportunity to hire competent counsel. Applications for enhanced fees are rarely granted. The proposed Amendment set forth in NYAB 7448 provides much needed changes to the Statute.
By Alan W. Clark
21 minute read
July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
U.S. Fails by Failing To Ratify TreatiesUkraine can be thought of as a world war! This is so because, stating the obvious, the United States and most NATO allies are supplying…
By David Lenefsky
13 minute read
July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Attorneys 'On the Move': Venable Adds Real Estate Partner; Technology Transactions Partner Joins Morrison FoersterAnd other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
By Patricia Kane
3 minute read
July 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
D.C. Circuit Rulings Shed Light on FSIA Expropriation Exception IssuesIn recent years, a number of cases have sought compensation from Germany or Hungary for property the Nazis or their allies seized. Plaintiffs relied upon the "expropriation exception" of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to secure jurisdiction over the foreign sovereign. The authors discuss two such cases, 'Toren v. Federal Republic of Germany' and' Republic of Hungary v. Simon.'
By Lee A. Spielmann
10 minute read
July 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Landlord's Failure to Repair Found 'Abhorrent'; Failure to Surrender Premises Claim Dismissed; Structural Damage Caused by Adjacent Construction: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law DigestScott Mollen discusses "294 5th Avenue Realty Partners LLC v. Jimenez," "677 Euromad LLC v. Levy Gorvy LLC," and "Moller v. 68 West 128th Street Partners LLC."
By Scott Mollen
18 minute read
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