Patricia Kane

May 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Experienced employment lawyer Kimberly Carson, partner at Quinn Emanuel, answers all of your questions regarding the newly issued rule banning non-competes.

By Kimberly E. Carson

9 minute read

May 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rembrandt and Hals, frequent litigants, demonstrate what every litigator knows, or should know: character and behavior of a party and counsel—trustworthiness, reliability and civility—can significantly influence the outcome of litigation.

By David Lenefsky

10 minute read

May 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

4 minute read

May 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the common threshold pitfalls to avoid under the Family Court Act, as well as under CPLR provisions that apply to Family Court cases and appeals pursuant to Family Ct Act §§165 (a) and 1118. It suggests seven questions counsel should consider upon entry of an adverse order in Family Court.

By Cynthia Feathers

19 minute read

May 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

If fault divorce in New York is hardly ever deployed, does any of this really matter? Yes, it does. First, as divorce lawyers, we should not applaud a system that allows for even the remote possibility of a fault-based divorce claim being used as a weapon that can, in turn, wreak havoc on a family, not to mention unnecessarily escalate legal fees.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

April 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "U.S. Bank National Association v. Joerger," and "Atlantic Ctr. Fort Greene Assoc., LLC v. City of New York."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

April 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In a continuation of his discussion on the efficacy of a plaintiff's nominal bid at a foreclosure sale, Bruce Bergman takes issue with the Third Department in its ruling in 'Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB v. Oppitz.'

By Bruce J. Bergman

6 minute read

April 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Wedding season is just around the corner, which is a good time to reconsider pre-nups. What are the origins of these agreements and why can they be so tricky for attorneys to negotiate? David I. Faust, partner at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, explores the legal basis for pre-nups and cohabitation agreements and that, far from being cynical, they're a healthy way to build a solid foundation for a successful relationship.

By David I. Faust

9 minute read

April 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

To an observer, Family Court appears to be, with minor exception, similar to every judicial tribunal. However, the foundation, philosophy, and experiences of Family Court are unique.

By Merril Sobie

6 minute read

April 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Much like judges, mediation purists believe that a good mediator can manage any dispute because mediation skills, like judicial skills, apply across every type of dispute in every type of industry.

By Larry P. Schiffer

9 minute read