Patricia Kane

September 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses "Matter of Rose Castle Redevelopment II, v. Franklin Realty Corp.," "HH Mark Twain v. Acres Capital Serv.," and " Empire Pipeline Inc. v. Town of Pendleton."

By Scott E. Mollen

14 minute read

September 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Rules adopted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic limit—and sometimes even bar—the ability of homeowners to rent out their property on a short-term basis. This column discusses how the courts and one home-sharing platform have responded.

By Anthony S. Guardino

10 minute read

September 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Exploring the extent to which jurors would be allowed to hear testimony from defendant healthcare providers regarding their involvement in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

By Robert B. Gibson

8 minute read

September 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Imagine a common scenario: A wrongful death case where the decedent leaves behind a spouse, two children, and a third adult child from a prior marriage…

By Timothy R. Capowski and Sofya Uvaydov

8 minute read

September 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

I have always felt a special kinship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an affinity that grew even stronger when, in my current role as Dean of Hofstra Law, I was honored to spend a little time with her and experience personally her warmth, sincerity, humility and intellect.

By Gail Prudenti

4 minute read

September 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Employers looking to comply with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have had a wild ride during the past several weeks. First, a federal judge invalidated several parts of the Dep't of Labor's regulations related to the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, which are critical components of the FFCRA. Then, the DOL issued new emergency regulations to address the issues raised by the court.

By Hugh F. Murray III and Thomas F. Doherty

12 minute read

September 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

With ongoing volatility in global markets and levels of distressed debt at an all-time high, we will inevitably see a surge in bankruptcies in the coming months and years. This article discusses securities fraud claims against insolvent issuers, exploring the differences in jurisdictions.

By Michael Sternhell and Matt Lee

9 minute read

September 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Beginning with Pier 1 and Modell's, some bankruptcy courts in retail Chapter 11 cases have been allowing debtors to suspend post-petition rent payments to their landlords, in contravention of the generally-accepted practice that such payments must continue to be made. Given the $3 trillion commercial mortgage market, this issue is of critical importance to landlords and banks.

By Brett S. Theisen and Mark B. Conlan

8 minute read

September 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Joe Biden has adopted the Warren bankruptcy plan to his platform which, if he's elected, will have a huge impact on corporate debt and business practices. This article outlines what's on the table under the Warren plan and how reforms will likely shake out come January if the Democrats win the White House.

By Mette H. Kurth and Dan Mette

8 minute read

September 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 went into effect just in the nick of time when small businesses struggling from the wake of the pandemic need debt relief more than ever.

By Robert J. Gayda and Catherine LoTempio

8 minute read