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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

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

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October 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Short-Term Rentals; Tax Foreclosure Proceedings: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "S&L Ludlow Realty v. Bridgeview Gallery," and "Matter of Heidi Seelbach."

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

October 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Avoiding Usury: Determining the Maximum Interest That Can Be Legally Charged

Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman, and Danny Ramrattan discuss the limited applicability of usury defenses. They write: "In all, this area of the law is deceptively simple and the resolution of any case will require a close examination of the intricacies of the particular matter."

By Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman and Danny Ramrattan

14 minute read

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Economic Extortion and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Author Summary: The government's categorical refusal to recognize an economic extortion defense to liability under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) lacks legal support and is unsound policy, particularly after the passage of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) and the rise of foreign autocracies. Businesses faced with threats of serious economic harm abroad should develop a record supporting extortion claims. The federal government should recognize those claims to avoid punishing victims of illegal foreign corruption. It can do so without diminishing the FPCA's ability to combat foreign corruption's harms.

By Howard S. Master

10 minute read

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The 'Deepfake Era': How To Navigate AI-Generated Content

The rise of AI-generated images has created new legal challenges, particularly for the unauthorized use of an individual's name, content, and images. The recent examples involving images of Taylor Swift and her fan base demonstrate the risks of deepfakes when used in the political context.

By Sheila Swaroop and Sara Witty

7 minute read

October 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Office of the Appellate Defender To Host Its Annual 'First Monday' Event Tonight

At the live event to be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 7, Helen Gredd and David Patton will argue the mail/wire fraud case 'Kousisis v. United States,' with Ellen Patterson presiding as chief justice.

By Patricia Kane

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

SEC Enforcements Highlight Risk of Noncompliance—Gone Are 'You Pay Your Money and Takes Your Chance' Days in the U.S.

Recently, SEC concerns over the influence of large investors on the securities markets have manifested a robust sweep of enforcement actions.

By John G. Moon and Kenneth M. Silverman

7 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Greenspoon Marder Boosts Litigation Practice; Former Federal Prosecutor Joins Baker Botts

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

By Patricia Kane

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Statute of Repose: A Tool for Defeating Securities Claims?

Courts have split over whether the statute of repose runs from the date of the last alleged misstatement or from each alleged misstatement individually. This article explores that split.

By Caroline Zalka, Aaron Curtis and Brian Kitchen

9 minute read

October 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Roman Emperor Justinian I: Prolific Law Giver

Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I promulgated an entirely new Roman code of law in November 534 A.D. His Empire, however, was dominated by issues all too familiar to us today: severe ideological stress and strain; climate change; plague; and, military setbacks. Can we learn from this history?

By David Lenefsky

7 minute read

October 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

What Employers Need to Know About NY's Freelance Isn't Free Act

New York State's Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) took effect on Aug. 28, 2024, providing freelance workers with numerous safeguards and remedies. This article discusses the numerous issues relating to the act such as who is covered, when are payments due and consequences for violation.

By Patricia Kane

5 minute read