Patricia Kane

March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Matrimonial Practice column, Timothy M. Tippins provides a detailed analysis of the recent decision in 'J.F. v. D.F,' which “vividly exemplifies what can happen when experts fail to establish and maintain a clearly defined role in the assignments they undertake.”

By Timothy M. Tippins

8 minute read

March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Similar to traditional foster care, therapeutic foster care (TFC) is temporary, its purpose being to prepare children for either reunification with their parents, independent living, or adoption. There is some evidence that TFC has helped certain foster children but further research is needed to discern whether the positive effects, if any, have been gained in a cost-effective manner and whether further program innovations are in order.

By Carly Sanchez and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Brehon Law Society held its annual St. Patrick's Day dinner and celebration on March 12, where it honored Judge Anthony Cannataro and John Feerick.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest honored Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Kim Koopersmith, chair of Akin Gump, at its 26th annual Law and Society Award Luncheon on March 13.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law presented Dennis Kenny of the Law School's Board of Visitors, and Christopher Fisher, managing partner at Cuddy & Feder, with this year's Distinguished Service Award.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In this Eminent Domain column, Michael Zarin and David Cooper write: "Should President Trump attempt to condemn private property in furtherance of the proposed wall, it will undoubtingly require the courts to revisit the question of when does the government's use of its eminent domain authority violate the “pretext” admonition" in "Kelo v. City of New London."

By Michael D. Zarin and David J. Cooper

7 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of “NRP Holdings LLC v. City of Buffalo,” “Sam & Joseph Sasson v. Guy,” and “Vale Partners LLC v. Partlow.”

By Scott E. Mollen

14 minute read

March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

This article provides an overview of case law and trends that may inform practitioners how Commercial Division courts will apply Rule 11-e(f), which took effect on Oct. 1, and codifes the Commercial Division's support of the use of technology assisted review (TAR) during discovery.

By Brian L. Bank, Michelle A. Bholan and Catalina De La Hoz

9 minute read

March 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Software audits have become so prevalent that companies offering “audit management software” have proliferated in recent years. In their Technology Law column, Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss the recent case “Master Tax LLC v. Ultimate Software Group,” involving a dispute over a licensee's refusal to allow a software audit which was designed to determine the licensee's compliance with its use of the license keys.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

7 minute read