Scott Mollen

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

April 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Gelles v. Sauvage."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

March 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Ralph Lauren Retail v. 888 Madison," and "Fabo v. Kushner Cos."

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Mandracchia v. Renovate-Create Sourcing & Procurement Corp." where, in signing a lease and alteration agreement, the plaintiff waived the co-op's statutory duty.

By Scott Mollen

15 minute read

March 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Elite Wine & Spirit LLC v. Michelangelo Preserv. LLC, where a 'Yellowstone injunction was granted where the court found good faith effort to cure, and "Bullen v. Palma," where a landlord was ordered to restore the tenant to possession of premises following an unlawful eviction.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

March 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Horizon Realty of Mt. Vernon LLC v. Dabbs," where an ERAP stay was lifted as being inequitable to the landlord who had already suffered in the lengthy process, and "McWhinney v. Rockland Cider Works," where defendants were preliminarily enjoined from operating a cidery that would hurt surrounding property values.

By Scott Mollen

18 minute read

February 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Community Housing Improvement Program, et al. v. New York Tenants & Neighbors" where the Second Circuit affirmed the constitutionality of New York's Rent Stabilization Law and Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act.

By Scott Mollen

16 minute read

February 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "South St. Seaport Coalition Inc. v. Landmarks Pres. Commn. of NYC," where the court vacated a certificate allowing a high-rise building at South Street Seaport, and "300 W 110th 19B LLC v. Argo Real Estate LLC," where the court granted a motion to compel arbitration, citing the condo bylaws' arbitration provision.

By Scott Mollen

13 minute read