Scott Mollen

June 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Fuks v. Rakia Assoc." where the court held the plaintiff engaged in active misconduct and confirmed an award for breach of fiduciary duties. The court opined that the case "rivals the long running dispute in Charles Dickens' novel, Bleak House, and will end no better."

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

June 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

This week, Scott Mollen discusses 'Kazoku LLC v. Bd. Of Mgrs. of the Museum Bldg." where the court held that board members who did not act in bad faith cannot be subject to personal liability, and the Landlord-Tenant case "Baldwin v. McCarry," where it was found that the landlord failed to prove that the use of the cooperative form of ownership did not in reality constitute a "de facto for-profit rental building."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

May 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Eshaghpour v. Promenade Condo." and "Morris Motel, LLC v. Dechance."

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Mutual Redevelopment Houses Inc. v. Metro. Transp. Auth," where an MTA's subway project was found to be exempt from environmental review and "Chai Found. Inc. v. NYS Div. of Hous. & Cmty. Renewal," where a DHCR rent reduction based on reductions in 'essential services' was upheld.

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

May 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "West Mtn. Assets LLC v. Dobkowski," where parcel owners established exclusive possession, not adverse possession, of a disputed area, and "Diamond Back L VL LLC v. Reynolds," where after a tenant established its building had at least six units, the court held it was subject to rent stabilization.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

May 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "J.T. Magen & Co. v. Nissan N. Am.," where the court found a willfully exaggerated mechanic's lien to be null and void.

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Lakr Kaal Rock LLC v. Paul" and "Matter of Application of NYC."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

April 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses the commercial landlord-tenant case, "101-115 W. 116th St. Corp. v. Consulate Gen. of the Republic of Senegal," of interest "because, inter alia, of the number of foreign embassies and consulates located in New York City and because of its elucidation of the law involving lawsuits against foreign governments, their related entities, liquidated damages, holdover rent, late fees and restoration costs.

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

April 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In this week's Reality Law Digest, Scott Mollen discusses three landlord-tenant cases, "Matter of First NY v. New York State Div. of Housing & Community Renewal," "Solda v. KJL Ventures," and "Amcojor Realty Corp. v. Butter Mgt."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

April 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses 'Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler, Nahins & Goidel v. Cont'l Cas. Co., where the court dismissed an insurance claim brought by the law firm which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and "Chazak Equities LLC v. Hamilton, where defendants had a contractual right to terminate the contract and return deposit to plaintiff.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read