Patricia Kane

March 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Since the authors' previous New York Law Journal article, there has been a significant change in the legal landscape in the area of pay frequency. The change has the potential to stem the tide of pay frequency litigation.

By Keith A. Markel and Alana R. Mildner

9 minute read

February 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.

By Carla Varriale-Barker

4 minute read

February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Also in the latest moves, Joo Kim has joined DLA Piper from Cadwalader and Naheem Harris has joined Akerman from Vinson & Elkins.

By Patricia Kane

4 minute read

February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

      Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure—RPAPL 1501 Complaint Reinstated—Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA)—CPLR 213(4)(b)—Lender…

By Patricia Kane

12 minute read

February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Whether an LLC is treated as a partnership or a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes can sometimes have a significant effect on the tax consequences of a transaction. A recent order issued by the Tax Court in Joint Star Properties, LLC v. Commissioner illustrates the sorts of issues that can arise.

By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson

6 minute read

February 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the legal and ethical implications of AI.

By Jonathan Bick

10 minute read

February 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A look at a trio of significant rulings by the Appellate Division which dominated the business divorce caselaw arena in 2023.

By Peter A. Mahler and Matthew D. Donovan

13 minute read

February 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

If used appropriately, a CPLR 3213 motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint is a useful tool that can provide a landlord with an accelerated money judgment against a guarantor without the need to engage in costly and time-consuming formal pleadings, lengthy discovery, and other motion practice.

By Massimo F. D'Angelo and Gregory Wong

8 minute read

February 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A look at the benefits of using contract staffing when faced with downsizing.

By Leslie A. Firtell

4 minute read

February 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Coritsidis v. K'Hal Bnei Torah of Mount Ivy," involving a challenge to the expansion of synagogue in a residential area.

By Scott Mollen

11 minute read