Patricia Kane

June 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An in-depth discussion on summary judgment motions and appeals in personal injury cases and summaries of selected recent decisions, primarily involving summary judgment and touching on some common topics.

By Cynthia Feathers

19 minute read

June 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

On balance, we believe that New York should join the majority of jurisdictions that permit cameras in the courtroom. In our opinion, the factors favoring legislative change are overwhelming.

By Y. David Scharf, David B. Saxe and Joseph J. Kamelhar

7 minute read

June 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the "saga" surrounding 'SEC v. Digital Licensing Inc., d/b/a DEBT Box.' The authors examine how an aggressive attempt to halt alleged fraud evolved into a case of regulatory overreach.

By James V. Masella III and Brad Gershel

11 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In Part 2 of his two-part series, Anthony Sabino continues his discussion of "National Small Business United v. Yellen," which held the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional on multiple grounds.

By Anthony Michael Sabino

8 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Given the current deep divide in America on everything—politics, economics, race and human rights—and everywhere—urban/rural, coastal/heartland, and the widespread lack of tolerance for diversity and treatment of opponents as enemies, is it fair to ask whether Americans can live together peacefully and treat the public interest as taking precedence over private privilege and personal political expediency?

By David Lenefsky

6 minute read

June 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the basic 411 on what types of events commercial insurance may cover and how to go about productively pursuing an insurance recovery when disaster strikes—even if your insurance company says "no."

By Jared Zola

7 minute read

June 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Tarter Krinsky partner Richard Schoenstein offers 10 tips for navigating a civil trial, based on his recent experience trying six cases between July 2023 through June 2024.

By Richard Schoenstein

7 minute read

June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses an excessive noise case "Forest Hills Garden Corporation v. The West Side Tennis Club," and the foreclosure action case "MTGLQ Investors, LP v. Foshee."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

On April 20, 2024 the Good Cause Eviction Law (GCE) was signed into law. Basically, it limits unreasonable rent increases for units that are not already subject to rent regulation, ensures that existing tenants of unregulated apartments are offered renewal leases, and curbs the eviction of free-market tenants except if the owner has "good cause." This article will explore the origins of GCE and explain its key components.

By Anthony J. Virga and Gary M. Rosenberg

10 minute read

June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

There is something about parental arguments over children, otherwise known as custody disputes in the matrimonial arena, that generate a spectrum of emotions not seen in the context of disputes over dollars.

By Alan Feigenbaum

8 minute read