NEXT

Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

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

Connect with this author

September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Dealmaker of the Year Finalist: Christy Rivera, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

"Lawyers that take the time to really understand their client's objectives for the transaction at hand, and the client's biggest concerns for the transaction at hand, are able to negotiate more effectively toward a commercial resolution and closing."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Dealmaker of the Year Finalist: Christopher Robinson, Partner, Proskauer Rose

"A great dealmaker takes a bespoke approach to each transaction, tailoring their tactics to each deal's unique circumstances."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Dealing with 'Diaz': How Defendants Can Combat and Use Expert Testimony Regarding Group Mental State

Quinn Emanuel partners Michael Packard and Daniel Koffmann discuss the recent decision in 'Diaz v. United States,' where the Supreme Court has given prosecutors the green light to prove defendants' criminal intent by offering expert testimony about the mental state of people "like" the defendant.

By Michael Packard and Daniel Koffmann

13 minute read

September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Must the Foreclosure Sale Be Held Within 90 Days?

It should be seen as highly unusual that the foreclosing plaintiff would seek to delay bringing the action to a conclusion. Nonetheless, New York State mandarins believed that foreclosure sales were being delayed.

By Bruce J. Bergman

4 minute read

September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Injunctive Relief Freezing Defendant's Assets Requires More Than Suspicion: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Conlon Holdings LLC v. Chanos & Company" which illustrates that "courts are reluctant to grant prejudgment injunctions based on mere allegations by a claimant that a defendant or respondent intends to dissipate assets."

By Scott Mollen

13 minute read

September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Illusion of Investigatory Questioning: Why New York Must Toss 'Huffman's' Unconstitutional Interrogation Standard

The 1976 case 'People v. Huffman' distinguishes between "investigatory" and "interrogatory" questioning by the police. In this essay, the authors examine Huffman and show why the Court of Appeals should overrule it.

By Josh A. Roth, Sheri Lynn Johnson, and Emmanuel H. Arnaud

8 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Blank Rome

"Our New York Insurance Recovery Practice distinguishes itself from the competition by winning efficiently."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Winner, Insurance: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

"Our record speaks volumes: Simpson Thacher secures high-stakes wins for clients in the most prominent and complex insurance disputes across the country."

By NYLJ Staff

5 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Intellectual Property: Desmarais LLP

"From the moment you retain us, you can be confident that our team is going to put you in the best position to win, because we will prepare your case in order to actually win it at trial."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna

"Whether it is trying a case, navigating alternative dispute resolution, or avoiding a lawsuit, when necessary, our team has been working for decades to maximize insurance coverage results for our clients."

By NYLJ Staff

3 minute read