Patricia Kane

April 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

While both routes lead to the dissolution of a marital union, divorce and annulment have markedly distinct legal requirements and legal consequences. If you are seriously considering either an annulment or a divorce, understanding the differences is essential.

By Michael Liptrot

5 minute read

April 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The tools of intelligence (and counterintelligence) gathering, e.g., espionage, spying and the like, have been utilized since time immemorial by states, sovereign and otherwise, for both legitimate and nefarious reasons.

By Jeffrey A. Galant

7 minute read

April 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of 1643 First LLC v. 1645 1st Ave. LLC, issued by the Appellate Division, First Department which attempts to reconcile conflicting decisions about a petitioner's obligation to reimburse a respondent's professional fees in a proceeding held pursuant to Section 881 of the RPAPL. The article analyzes the history of these fees including when they are needed and how counsel can avoid a trial court denying a professional fee reimbursement request.

By Benjamin Tracy

7 minute read

April 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The most important time limit in litigation is the date upon which the case becomes officially too old to commence. In some states there are statutes of repose, but in New York it is the statute of limitations that controls almost every aspect of litigation.

By Andrew Lavoott Bluestone

10 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott Mollen discusses" BMG Monroe I LLC v. Village of Monroe," and "Housing Rights Initiative v. Corcoran Group."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In December, the SEC's new cybersecurity rules went into effect, requiring detailed reporting by public companies regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and—perhaps most notably—incidents. This article offers a practical guide to navigating the new disclosure requirements and an overview of how some companies have already begun to respond, as well as analysis of the SEC's rule in the context of a broader trend of regulatory reporting requirements

By Olivia J. Greer, Catherine Kim and Jeeyoon Chung

10 minute read

April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the recent case Tax Equity Now NY LLC v. City of New York which presents a critical examination of New York City's property tax system by the New York Court of Appeals.

By Benjamin Williams

4 minute read

April 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An e-discovery focused article on the risks of using AI to interrogate opposing productions both for the receiving and producing party and how parties should consider addressing it in protective orders. More details below:

By David Kessler and Andrea D'Ambra

7 minute read

March 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision in J.H. v. C.H. He writes: "I couldn't help but smile in complete satisfaction from start to finish, because in this case, a divorce court did what we, as matrimonial lawyers, can only hope for: it prioritized the best interests of a family."

By Alan Feigenbaum

8 minute read

March 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

As former President Donald Trump gears up for appeal of the civil judgment against him, trial lawyer Carmen Caruso assess the potential issues and arguments.

By Carmen D. Caruso

9 minute read