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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

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

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April 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Grandma Judith at the Southampton Movie Theatre

Judge David Saxe reflects on a chance meeting he had with the late Judge Judith Kaye.

By David B. Saxe

5 minute read

April 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Confessions of Two Former General Counsels—Has Arbitration Changed or Have We?

Arbitration has evolved significantly in the last decade. What general counsel once viewed skeptically has now become the norm and an effective method to resolve disputes. Noah Hanft, arbitrator and mediator with FedArb, along with co-author Lorraine Mandel, also an arbitrator and former general counsel, will walk readers through the many historic concerns of arbitration and update for its current approach.

By Noah J. Hanft and Lorraine D. Mandel

8 minute read

April 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Adverse Possession; Yellowstone Injunction; Tenancy Succession: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Henry v. Khan," "East 54th Operating LLC v. Brevard Owners, Inc.," and "Batts v. Carrion."

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

April 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Proskauer Adds Private Client Services Partner; Sheppard Mullin Recruits Loeb & Loeb Entertainment Litigator

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

By Patricia Kane

5 minute read

April 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An Uncharitable Regulation: Tax Court Invalidates Conservation Easement Regulation

In their Financing column, Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson discuss the recent Tax Court case, Valley Park Ranch, LLC v. Commissioner, which "is significant because it illustrates the Tax Court's willingness to invalidate a longstanding regulation based on procedural flaws that occurred almost 40 years ago."

By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson

5 minute read

April 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Understanding Website Surf-By Accessibility Lawsuits in New York

Eric Lanter of Offit Kurman discusses New York ADA website accessibility lawsuits. Court dockets are ballooning in New York with these types of "surf-by" cases. The article addresses five strategic tips for businesses to protect themselves and reduce exposure and liability.

By Eric Lanter

6 minute read

April 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Road to Carnegie Hall and Media Stardom: Practice, Practice, Practice!

"Behind every polished media persona lies a journey paved with diligent training and concerted effort." Ioana Good, founder of Promova, an international PR and branding agency breaks down how to navigate interviews, debates, and panel discussions with confidence.

By Ioana Good

5 minute read

April 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

To Get Ahead, Digital Health Should Look AHEAD

The All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) program may have some flaws, but its fundamental focus could result in a much more welcoming environment for digital health solutions.

By Dale C. Van Demark

5 minute read

April 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Reddit Must Navigate a Slippery Legal Landscape to Succeed with IPO and Investment in AI

Now that Reddit is public, we will witness the next stage of Reddit's exciting evolution and see how Reddit's legal advisors guide the company through the challenges the company faces.

By Ari Edelman

4 minute read

April 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Family Court Deliberations: Sometimes Your Career Chooses You

While she never considered family law to be a practicable option personally, Nassau County Support Magistrate Sondra Mendelson-Toscano unexpectedly found herself handling Family Court cases, saying "Since then, I have never practiced any other type of law because the experience changed me forever for the better. Working in Family Court is the best kept secret of the court system where jurists are able to make a positive difference every day."

By Sondra Mendelson-Toscano

7 minute read