Patricia Kane

June 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, legalizing adult use of cannabis in New York, has provided a framework for the potential multi-billion dollar, highly regulated industry but passage of the bill is only the first step before growers, distributors and retailers can legally sell cannabis to consumers.

By Paul D. Sarkozi

8 minute read

June 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

While divorce can naturally be challenging emotionally and financially for high-net-worth couples, the pandemic has added several layers of complexity, and lawyers along with their clients need to be prepared for the ongoing impact.

By Kristen Dalton

6 minute read

June 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses the contracts case "E. Upreal LLC v. Rogers Equities LLC," where discovery was needed to resolve issues, and "GSKP LLC v. Lee" where the landlord failed to show that the tenant's bird feeding constituted a nuisance.

By Scott E. Mollen

16 minute read

June 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In their Real Estate financing column, Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson discuss New York's new pass-through entity tax regime which can provide a significant federal tax benefit to businesses owned through pass-through entities, such as real estate and other closely held businesses, however taxpayers need to be aware of several uncertainties and complexities regarding the application of the new law.

By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson

6 minute read

June 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

While the policy impetus behind the confidentiality prohibition—preventing employers from silencing complaints about harassment and discrimination—may be worthy, the reality is that employers will normally not settle without a confidentiality provision.

By Alice K. Jump and Ethan Krasnoo

7 minute read

June 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

For New York lawyers, "retirement" in the traditional sense of exiting the work force may not be the only option. New York has an intricate maze of rules on retirement requiring careful review and understanding.

By Devika Kewalramani and Rachel S. Kwon

8 minute read

June 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read

June 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses "1877 Webster Ave. Inc. v. Tremont Center," where the lack of a force majeure provision did not bar impossibility and frustration of purpose claims, and "Matter of Academy Sq. Apts. Hous. Dev. Fund Co. v. Assessor, City of Utica," where a panel affirmed an order granting the owner tax exempt status on parcels under RPTL §420-a.

By Scott E. Mollen

14 minute read

June 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr. discuss Himmelstein v. Matthew Bender & Co., where the court recently considered the scope of the General Business Law's prohibition of deceptive acts or practices in a case against legal publisher Matthew Bender & Company.

By Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr.

8 minute read

June 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth Block begins a two-part series on construction litigation for owners with a discussion of the fundamentals of claims against construction professionals and contractors, and how to achieve a favorable outcome if litigation becomes necessary. This first part deals with claims against architects and engineers.

By Kenneth M. Block

6 minute read