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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

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

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June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Future of Cyber Threats: When Attacks Cause Physical Harm

The ability of cyber threats to compromise information systems is an ongoing danger to all organizations. However, an emerging threat presents a new challenge—cyberattacks that may cause physical harm to systems and persons. This threat has become acute for certain sectors such as critical infrastructure.

By By Anna Rudawski, Alexis Wilpon and David Kessler

2 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Biometric Standards: How New York Measures Up in the Face of Biometric Use Regulations

Although New York has yet to enact legislation regarding the use of biometric identifiers and information (i.e. facial recognition, retinal scans, etc.), a recent legislative proposal and the statutes and regulations of other jurisdictions, provide valuable guidance to New York businesses regarding permissible practices.

By John T. Wolak, Mitchell Boyarsky, and Randy A. Gray

2 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Con of Social Engineering: Law Firms are Easy Prey

A discussion of the threat that social engineering (aka the "human side of hacking") poses to law firms, and some tips and practical guidelines to reduce its effectiveness.

By Mark A. Berman, Ronald J. Hedges, and Kennet Westby

1 minute read

May 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Barton Adds Steven Ebert, Erwin Lontok and Julia Maxfield as Partners

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

By Patricia Kane |

1 minute read

May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses “159 MP Corp. v. Redbridge Bedford,” which involved an appeal by commercial tenants in an action for a judgment declaring that two long term commercial leases are in full force and effect and that the tenants are not in violation of their obligations under the leases. A trial court had denied their motion for a Yellowstone injunction…and granted the landlord's cross motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint.

By Scott E. Mollen

16 minute read

May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

90-Day Notice For Suit On Note Revisited: Court Of Appeals Needed

For those occasions when a mortgage lender may elect to sue on the note—as opposed to foreclosing the mortgage—saving service of the 90-day notice which might otherwise be elicited by the pervasively ubiquitous RPAPL §1304 is meaningful. Is the notice required? The Second Department says yes, while the Fourth Department says no. Until this issue is addressed by the Court of Appeals, the answer to the question remains uncertain.

By Bruce J. Bergman

6 minute read

May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Pitching Your Cybersecurity Case to Law Enforcement Agencies

Steven A. Cash and Naju R. Lathia discuss the issues that arise when your client is the victim of a cybercrime—with a focus on the who, what, when, where and why's of involving law enforcement.

By Steven A. Cash and Naju R. Lathia

12 minute read

May 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Next Step in Privacy Law Evolution?

What should concern every entity that possesses someone else's personal data is the fact that the rapid recent evolution of cybersecurity laws and regulations so soon after the start of the 21st century readily implies the dust is, as of yet, far from settled.

By Stephen Treglia

12 minute read

May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Dunnington Bartholow & Miller Adds Fashion Lawyer Olivera Medenica as Partner

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

By Patricia Kane |

2 minute read

May 23, 2018 | New York Law Journal

First Department to Hold Call of the Dismissal Calendars

The call of the calendars required by Section 600.12(c) of the Rules of Practice of the Appellate Division, First Department, will be held on May 31,…

By Patricia Kane |

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