Patricia Kane

July 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lawmakers at the state and city level have responded to the increase in squatting with new legislation and regulations designed to address this issue. Real Estate attorneys Scott Smiler and Michelle Quinn, partners at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, explain these new changes and why they're happening now after decades of squatter-friendly laws.

By Scott M. Smiler and Michelle P. Quinn

6 minute read

July 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A look at the key factor(s) present in most recent cases where the corporate veil was pierced.

By Thomas C. Lambert and Steven Shackman

13 minute read

July 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Even though it is very difficult to set aside a New York prenup, it is not impossible.

By Alyssa Rower

8 minute read

July 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott 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

Given 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

As 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 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

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

Judiciary 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

   Ukraine 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