Patricia Kane

January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Howard Kingsley, who represented Broom Lender in "Broome Lender LLC v. Empire Broome LLC," discusses the case and how the Appellate Division, First Department removed common obstacles and cleared the path for assignees of mortgage loans to foreclose easily and quickly. Kingsley offers that the case is a "major win for lenders and their assignees because there had not been a prior decision by a New York state court where it found that, although standing was not established through an allonge, standing was established on summary judgment by the assignment of the note."

By Howard W. Kingsley

8 minute read

January 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article focuses on an amendment to the sentencing guidelines which will allow defendants awaiting sentencing, and even those already serving sentences, to significantly reduce their prison time.

By Michael Jaccarino

7 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A deep dive into the legal analysis and holding in the recent Southern District decision, Terraform Labs. The article examines Terraform Labs' application of the Howey test to determine whether certain cryptocurrency transactions constitute regulated securities.

By Shain A. Khoshbin

29 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The public hearing, scheduled for Thursday, January 25, is for receiving information regarding Mayor Eric Adams' nominees for Criminal, Family and Interim Civil Court (Criminal) judges.

By Patricia Kane

2 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A continued discussion on the surrounding issues involved with attorneys for children.

By Robert Z. Dobrish

8 minute read

January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses Penichter v. Schroeder," and "DCH LEX Propco GP v. YS 541 Lexington Holdings."

By Scott Mollen

12 minute read

January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An examination of recent tensions between AI development and safety, including a review President Biden's Oct. 30 executive order on AI and a look at regulation efforts in the states and in the EU. The author also provides key considerations for businesses as they think about how to integrate AI technology.

By Jason P.W. Halperin and Edmund P. Daley III

10 minute read

January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the background and implications surrounding Choice Hotels International's recent announcement of its hostile bid to take over the outstanding shares of its competitor Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is publically opposed to the merger.

By Todd Soloway and Rachel Shaw

7 minute read

January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"Perhaps the simplest way to assess the issue is this: Would you ever consider listing a dog, or a cat, as an 'asset' on a statement of net worth? If so, would you list the pet under the heading 'household furnishings,' or would you list the pet in the 'other' assets category?" Alan Feignebaum discusses Judge Edmund M. Dane's recent decision in C.M. v. E.M. on this issue.

By Alan Feigenbaum

6 minute read

January 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read