Patricia Kane

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

More than 250 guests attended the 15th annual Black History Month celebration on Feb. 21 at Nassau County Supreme Court.

By Monika Kozak | Patricia Kane

1 minute read

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

William Lee, partner at WilmerHale, and Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "The Sympathizer," were presented with Justice in Action Awards at the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund Lunar New Year Gala.

By Monika Kozak | Patricia Kane

1 minute read

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The exhibit features artwork and writings by current and former Guantánamo Bay detainees.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

February 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Since the #MeToo movement, there have been several incidents of public outrage directed toward lawyers who "switched sides"—specifically, attorneys for accusers who switched to represent the accused. In the employment law context, this article provides a refresher on the relevant ethics rules attorneys who represent both employees and employers should keep in mind.

By Milton Williams and Derek Borchardt

7 minute read

February 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his International Arbitration column, John Fellas discusses the Restatement of the U.S. Law of International Commercial and Investor-State Arbitration—a 12-year effort primarily concerned with the role of the U.S. courts with respect to arbitration proceedings. The author describes it as a "majestic, comprehensive, and clear account of the U.S. law of international and investor-state arbitration that belongs on the shelf of everyone involved those fields."

By John Fellas

13 minute read

February 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of two constitutional principles which have been paramount in the latest challenge to the health care law's constitutionality: Congress' power to levy taxes, and the doctrine of severability.

By Anthony Michael Sabino and James N. Sabino

9 minute read

February 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses "Karpen v. Castro," "Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Ogando," and "Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc'y v. Heampstead Prop. Ventures II LLC."

By Scott E. Mollen

15 minute read

February 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Real Estate Securities column, Peter Fass discusses the SEC's proposed amendments to the definition of "accredited investor."

By Peter Fass

6 minute read

February 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman discuss demolition proceedings before the DHCR. 

By Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman

12 minute read

February 14, 2020 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read