June 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
My Six-Trial YearTarter Krinsky partner Richard Schoenstein offers 10 tips for navigating a civil trial, based on his recent experience trying six cases between July 2023 through June 2024.
By Richard Schoenstein
7 minute read
June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Excessive Noise From Forest Hills Stadium; Foreclosure Action Dismissed as 'Time Barred': This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law DigestScott Mollen discusses an excessive noise case "Forest Hills Garden Corporation v. The West Side Tennis Club," and the foreclosure action case "MTGLQ Investors, LP v. Foshee."
By Scott Mollen
17 minute read
June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Understanding Good Cause Eviction: The BasicsOn April 20, 2024 the Good Cause Eviction Law (GCE) was signed into law. Basically, it limits unreasonable rent increases for units that are not already subject to rent regulation, ensures that existing tenants of unregulated apartments are offered renewal leases, and curbs the eviction of free-market tenants except if the owner has "good cause." This article will explore the origins of GCE and explain its key components.
By Anthony J. Virga and Gary M. Rosenberg
10 minute read
June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
When There Are No Custody Heartstrings To PullThere is something about parental arguments over children, otherwise known as custody disputes in the matrimonial arena, that generate a spectrum of emotions not seen in the context of disputes over dollars.
By Alan Feigenbaum
8 minute read
June 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Model Law: The New York Fashion Workers ActA discussion of The New York State Fashion Workers Act (Senate Bill S.2477D/ Assembly Bill A.5631D), a proposed pro-labor bill that will regulate model management companies by giving models and other creative workers basic labor rights and protections.
By Ann Olivarius and Matthew Paluch
5 minute read
May 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Hitting 'Pause' on the Corporate Transparency Act: Part IIn this first article of his two-part series, Anthony Sabino discusses 'National Small Business United v. Yellen,' which held the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional on multiple grounds. This installment summarizes the regulatory scheme and analyzes the district court's holdings.
By Anthony Michael Sabino
8 minute read
May 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Attorneys 'On the Move': Paul, Weiss Hires M&A Partner From Kirkland; Davis+Gilbert Adds Veteran Tax AttorneyAnd other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.
By Patricia Kane
5 minute read
May 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Federal Rule of Evidence 413 and Harvey WeinsteinFollowing last month's reversal of Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault convictions, a bill is receiving consideration in the New York State Legislature that would essentially adopt Rule 413 for New York. Should it become law?
By Paul Shechtman
9 minute read
May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Five Reasons Why Law Enforcement Loses the Battle Against CybercrimeIn an era where cybercrime is skyrocketing, why is law enforcement struggling to keep up? Discover how sophisticated cybercriminal syndicates, cross-border enforcement challenges, and a talent deficit in cybersecurity are tipping the scales in favor of digital bandits.
By Ilia Kolochenko
9 minute read
May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Co-op's Action To Remove Tenant's Dog Dismissed; Yellowstone Injunction: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law DigestScott Mollen discusses "360 E. 72nd St. Owners Inc. v. Wolkoff," and "170 Tillary Corp. v. Gold Tillary Realty."
By Scott Mollen
16 minute read