Patricia Kane

February 04, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey Klein and Nicholas Pappas analyze the "Final Rule" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor to clarify the joint employer test for businesses. In their article, they consider the extent to which the rule provides clarity to employers and reduces the risk of joint employer liability. They also provide some practical guidance for employers to reduce the risk of joint employer liability under the FLSA.

By Jeffrey Klein and Nicholas Pappas

10 minute read

February 04, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Landlord Tenant column, Warren Estis and Michael Feinstein discuss the recent decision "266 Washington Ave. v. Davis," which "stands as an important reminder to landlords and their counsel of the harsh consequences of failing to include adequate factual allegations in a notice of termination."

By Warren A. Estis and Michael E. Feinstein

5 minute read

January 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read

January 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses "Matter of Dom Ben Realty," where a loft board was held to have the power to review settlement agreements and exercise discretion to reject a proposed settlement; and "92nd Street Venture v. Corbett," where the tenants failed to show the emotional commitment required for a succession defense.

By Scott E. Mollen

17 minute read

January 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Rent Regulation column, Warren Estis and Jeffrey Turkel discuss how the Legislature has begun to sharply limited landlord "personal use evictions" pursuant to the recently enacted Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), and how the courts are effectuating the changes.

By Warren A. Estis and Jeffrey Turkel

8 minute read

January 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Technology Law column, Peter Brown looks ahead to trends to follow in 2020 that impact on personal data in New York, California and the European Union.

By Peter Brown

8 minute read

January 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In their Trial Practice column, Robert Kelner and Gail Kelner discuss the Second Department's recent decision in 'Castro v. Malia,' which they hope will clarify and correct the assumption trial lawyers have that most cases in the Second Department will be bifurcated.

By Robert S. Kelner and Gail S. Kelner

13 minute read

January 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Settlement and Compromise column, Thomas E.L. Dewey discusses 'Attestor Value Master Fund v. Republic of Argentina'—a case that "reconfirms the significance of language in settlement documents that suggests a settlement is not binding until signed by both parties."

By Thomas E.L. Dewey

8 minute read

January 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Appellate Division, First Department, has released a list of attorneys who are facing suspension for failing to register and pay a licensing fee in compliance with Judiciary Law §468-a.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

January 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses three landlord-tenant cases: 'Fordham Fulton Realty v. De Leon,' '3510 Realty v. Matos,' and 'JP 603 Linden Blvd. LLC v. Whiteman.'

By Scott E. Mollen

11 minute read