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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane is the Courts Editor for the New York Law Journal.

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October 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Landlord Retaliation; Good Cause Eviction Law; Brokerage Commissions: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Ogundiran v. Spira," "DOC Realty Management Inc. v. Morales," and "Macklowe Inv. Props. v. MIP 57th Dev. Acquisition."

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

October 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Changing Landscape of NY Courts' Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Corporations

New York's approach to consent-by-registration jurisdiction and successor jurisdiction is illustrative of the ever-changing scope of personal jurisdiction over out-of-state companies. 

By Matthew Biben and Kellam Conover

14 minute read

October 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office-to-Residential Conversions and the Risks Involved

Many current owners and developers have spotted an opportunity amidst the challenges the work-from-home paradigm shift has presented: the "office-to-residential conversions." However repurposing office buildings for residential use can be risky.  

By Peter E. Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella

9 minute read

October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Nobody's Favorite Writer Only Published Once

"No matter how great your message is, it can be quickly forgotten if it is not constantly reinforced."  

By Ioana Good

5 minute read

October 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'I'm Sorry, That's Classified.' Navigating Issues of Classified Information in White Collar Prosecutions

A discussion of The DOJ's increased focus on cross-border investigations and the intersection with classified information.

By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse

10 minute read

October 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Fusion Voting and Its Impact on the Upcoming Election

Fusion voting was once common and widespread in American politics. It allows one party to cross-endorse the candidate of another political party. By the early 20th century, most states prohibited fusion voting—but not New York.

By Joseph Burns

8 minute read

October 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Supreme Court Revisits Retaliatory Arrests

Martin Schwartz discusses the legal landscape for individuals challenging the constitutionality of what they believe to be a retaliatory arrest.

By Martin A. Schwartz

12 minute read

October 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Block Billing; Rent Arrears; Succession of Tenancy; Tenant's Right To Install an Appliance: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "EXPR 14 Holdings LLC v. LS-14 Ave LLC," "GMT 3435 Realty LLC v. Hyman," "Ocean Properties LLC v. Sierra," and "57 Elmhurst, LLC v. Fernandez."  

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

October 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

IRS Issues Regulations on Conservation Easement Reporting

In December 2022, the IRS issued proposed regulations designating certain syndicated conservation easements as listed transactions. In their financing column, Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson offer their thoughts on how the regulations, finalized by the IRS on Oct. 8, 2024, "seem to go beyond congressional intent and create the added confusion of having two similar but not identical sets of rules."  

By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson

5 minute read

October 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Red Mass To Be Celebrated on Nov. 4 on Staten Island

Symbolically marking the beginning of the court year, the Richmond County Red Mass Committee extends an invitation to its 41st Annual Red Mass.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read