Susan DeSantis

September 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Once negotiations prove fruitless or circumstances indicate that the neighbors do not intend on granting access on fair terms within a reasonable time frame, property owners can and should proceed to litigation.

By David Cohen and Kelly D. Schneid

6 minute read

September 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Corporation Counsel Zachary W. Carter announced that the Law Department hired 35 Family Court attorneys and 24 attorneys in the Tort Division in August. Another 19 new attorneys started Tuesday.

By Susan DeSantis

5 minute read

September 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

There is still some confusion about when the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods applies and how a choice of law clause affects its application.

By Franco Ferrari

10 minute read

September 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

This book makes an important contribution to the public discourse, particularly in an age where the president openly and inappropriately criticizes the federal judiciary and law enforcement.

By Jeffrey Winn

7 minute read

September 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

What do fashion designers and famous clothing brands such as Jimmy Choo®, Christian Dior®, Louis Vuitton® and Crocs® have in common?

By Patricia Werschulz and Sandra Holtzman

7 minute read

September 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

"We do not bill by the hour. Instead, we bill a monthly, flat fee and, if a client prefers, we also will bill a flat monthly fee for the expenses, which we will then manage," said John Desmarais, founding partner of Desmarais.

By Susan DeSantis

10 minute read

September 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Presiding Justice Alan D. Scheinkman announced Tuesday a host of changes in the court's daily procedures to reduce backlog. They will be put in place this week.

By Susan DeSantis

3 minute read

September 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Second Department's day calendars are expanding from 20 to 24 cases.

By Alan D. Scheinkman

9 minute read

September 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The debate will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the New York City Bar Association at 42 W. 44th St.

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

September 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Bar associations in New York and around the country are transforming rapidly in reaction to demographic trends: a millennial generation that prefers virtual communities, law firms that don't want to provide financial support and lawyers who are questioning the value of belonging.

By Susan DeSantis

4 minute read