Patricia Kane

March 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The New York State Legislature recently passed a well-publicized law extending the statute of limitations for certain abuse victims: the Child Victims Act. In his Civil Rights Litigation column, Ilann M. Maazel reviews that act, and more generally, how long victims of sexual abuse, misconduct, and discrimination have to bring claims under New York and federal law. 

By Ilann M. Maazel

7 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Law Firm Partnership column, Arthur J. Ciampi analyzes the case 'Cuker v. Berezofsky', and considers the benefits and detriments of arbitrating law firm disputes.

By Arthur J. Ciampi

11 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Carlos Cuevas offers his opinion that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, which was created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, has failed in its mission for not taking a holistic approach to addressing the two crises that face Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico's debt and the devastation of Hurricane Maria.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

8 minute read

March 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Botein Medal is awarded annually to non-judicial personnel in the First Department “for outstanding contributions to the administration of the courts.”

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Robert J. Giuffra Jr., a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell, was honored by The Jewish Theological Seminary at its annual Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award Luncheon.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses “Weng v. Zhao;” “N.Y.C. Hous. Auth. v. Joseph; Rossman;” v. “Windermere Owners,” and “Smith v. Okopomo.”

By Scott E. Mollen

15 minute read

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Financing column, Jeffrey Steiner and David Broderick discuss the payment subordination provision in an intercreditor agreement between a mortgage lender and a mezzanine lender, which they characterize as being one of the more material provisions in these agreements.

By Jeffrey B. Steiner and David Broderick

9 minute read

March 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Blockchain Law column, Robert Schwinger explains how, when it comes to virtual currencies, digital tokens and other blockchain assets, our legal and political systems are still in the earliest stages of grappling with which regulations and structures would be best suited for encouraging financial technology innovation on the one hand, while providing certainty and serving the public interest on the other.

By Robert A. Schwinger

10 minute read

March 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Irrevocable trusts often leave the trustee with limited flexibility to address unanticipated circumstances, investment challenges, or outdated administrative provisions. There are, however, techniques for improving this situation, the availability of which depends upon the jurisdiction governing the trust. This article compares the options under New York and Delaware law.

By Daniel F. Lindley and Elisa Shevlin Rizzo

8 minute read

March 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The awards, presented at 5 p.m. at NY City Bar, recognize "outstanding contributions to the administration of justice."

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read