Patricia Kane

July 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read

July 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In 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

Scott 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

July 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The world of nonprofits represents a wide range of causes and there are different requirements that must be satisfied in connection with such real estate transactions, depending on an organization's purpose and the specifics of the deal. In their Real Estate Financing column, the Jeff Steiner, Scott Weinberg and Tim Swearingen discuss the requirements.

By Jeffrey B. Steiner, Scott A. Weinberg and Tim Swearingen

6 minute read

July 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the Supreme Court's recent granting of certiorari in 'Kousisis v. United States,' involving the fraudulent inducement theory of mail and wire fraud.

By Paul Tuchmann

8 minute read

July 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A recent episode of the popular show on Bravo, Summer House invited viewers to look at one aspect of New York law more closely: if a couple breaks up before getting married, who is entitled to keep the engagement ring?

By Louisa DeRose and Jamie Caponera

7 minute read

July 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In the past year, a number of courts have issued significant rulings in the SEC's high-profile crypto enforcement actions. Far from bringing the necessary regulatory clarity the crypto industry has been seeking, these rulings have been inconsistent and have left even more open questions. Both the SEC and the industry now have ammunition for their respective legal positions, but who has the better argument?

By Ladan Stewart

14 minute read

July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Daily updates of news and information coming from the New York Courts and Bar Associations.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

July 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Milbank partners George Canellos and Tawfiq Rangwala and special counsel John Hughes discuss the real-world impact that "SEC v. Jarkesy" will have on SEC enforcement.

By George S. Canellos, Tawfiq S. Rangwala, and John J. Hughes, III

11 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Freedom Mortgage Corp. v. Thomas," and "Smith v. Davis."

By Scott Mollen

14 minute read