Patricia Kane

June 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"At first blush, adding to the Chinatown test a requirement that the notice instruct the tenant "how to cure" might be viewed as a boon to tenants, because it imposes upon the landlord, as the drafter of the notice, an additional prerequisite to the notice's effectiveness. But in fact, such a requirement would substantially diminish the tenant's rights."

By Thomas C. Lambert and Steven Shackman

14 minute read

June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

While an unmarried couple may sit outside the costs and benefits of marriage, they also face a unique set of risks. Financially and legally, there is usually one half of a couple who is better off with the legal rights afforded by marriage and one who is not. It is important to understand those rights before deciding whether to get married.

By Alyssa Rower, Nicole Hurley and Jamie Caponera

8 minute read

June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Support Magistrate Sondra Mendelson-Toscano offers her opinions on why all legal practitioners, lawyers and judges alike, should have a creative outlet and discusses the many benefits of tapping into your creative side.

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

8 minute read

June 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Turning around troubled communication about company changes requires a deliberate and empathetic approach. The worst path is to ignore the problems and think they are going away. The key is getting out in front of your mistakes with transparency and genuine apologies…easier said than done.

By Ioana Good

4 minute read

June 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An in-depth discussion on summary judgment motions and appeals in personal injury cases and summaries of selected recent decisions, primarily involving summary judgment and touching on some common topics.

By Cynthia Feathers

19 minute read

June 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

On balance, we believe that New York should join the majority of jurisdictions that permit cameras in the courtroom. In our opinion, the factors favoring legislative change are overwhelming.

By Y. David Scharf, David B. Saxe and Joseph J. Kamelhar

7 minute read

June 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the "saga" surrounding 'SEC v. Digital Licensing Inc., d/b/a DEBT Box.' The authors examine how an aggressive attempt to halt alleged fraud evolved into a case of regulatory overreach.

By James V. Masella III and Brad Gershel

11 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In Part 2 of his two-part series, Anthony Sabino continues his discussion of "National Small Business United v. Yellen," which held the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional on multiple grounds.

By Anthony Michael Sabino

8 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Given the current deep divide in America on everything—politics, economics, race and human rights—and everywhere—urban/rural, coastal/heartland, and the widespread lack of tolerance for diversity and treatment of opponents as enemies, is it fair to ask whether Americans can live together peacefully and treat the public interest as taking precedence over private privilege and personal political expediency?

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

June 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the basic 411 on what types of events commercial insurance may cover and how to go about productively pursuing an insurance recovery when disaster strikes—even if your insurance company says "no."

By Jared Zola

7 minute read