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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

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

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June 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Understanding Good Cause Eviction: The Basics

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

When There Are No Custody Heartstrings To Pull

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

June 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Model Law: The New York Fashion Workers Act

A discussion of The New York State Fashion Workers Act (Senate Bill S.2477D/ Assembly Bill A.5631D), a proposed pro-labor bill that will regulate model management companies by giving models and other creative workers basic labor rights and protections.

By Ann Olivarius and Matthew Paluch

5 minute read

May 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Hitting 'Pause' on the Corporate Transparency Act: Part I

In this first article of his two-part series, Anthony Sabino discusses 'National Small Business United v. Yellen,' which held the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional on multiple grounds. This installment summarizes the regulatory scheme and analyzes the district court's holdings.

By Anthony Michael Sabino

8 minute read

May 31, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys 'On the Move': Paul, Weiss Hires M&A Partner From Kirkland; Davis+Gilbert Adds Veteran Tax Attorney

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

By Patricia Kane

5 minute read

May 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Federal Rule of Evidence 413 and Harvey Weinstein

Following last month's reversal of Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault convictions, a bill is receiving consideration in the New York State Legislature that would essentially adopt Rule 413 for New York. Should it become law?

By Paul Shechtman

9 minute read

May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Five Reasons Why Law Enforcement Loses the Battle Against Cybercrime

In an era where cybercrime is skyrocketing, why is law enforcement struggling to keep up? Discover how sophisticated cybercriminal syndicates, cross-border enforcement challenges, and a talent deficit in cybersecurity are tipping the scales in favor of digital bandits.

By Ilia Kolochenko

9 minute read

May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Co-op's Action To Remove Tenant's Dog Dismissed; Yellowstone Injunction: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "360 E. 72nd St. Owners Inc. v. Wolkoff," and "170 Tillary Corp. v. Gold Tillary Realty."

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Differences Between Leases and Licenses of Real Property

Parties entering into an agreement for the use of real property should consider whether they intend to create a lease or a license because the nature of the arrangement may significantly affect the rights and remedies of the partiest,

By Peter E. Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella

9 minute read

May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Dispute Prevention: An Overlooked Risk Management Tool

In this article, Myrna Barakat Friedman identifies various forms of potential conflicts and a roadmap that executives, ri