Scott M Kessler

Scott M Kessler

May 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Defending Attorney-Client Privilege in Communications With In-House Counsel: Recent Developments

Recently, the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in 'In re Application of Aenergy, S.A.' highlighting common pitfalls when counsel asserts the attorney-client privilege.

By Scott M. Kessler and Megan M. Admire

15 minute read

January 22, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

NY Court of Appeals Reaffirms the Separate Entity Rule

Recent New York opinion will impact a judgment-creditor's ability to restrain assets and collect against a debtor that has assets in foreign branches of an international bank, even if the bank has a branch in New York.

By Scott M. Kessler and Vincent Y. Liu

7 minute read

January 22, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

NY Court of Appeals Reaffirms the Separate Entity Rule

Recent New York opinion will impact a judgment-creditor's ability to restrain assets and collect against a debtor that has assets in foreign branches of an international bank, even if the bank has a branch in New York.

By Scott M. Kessler and Vincent Y. Liu

7 minute read