New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott Mollen | May 23, 2023
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 ALM Staff | May 23, 2023
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By Colleen Murphy | May 22, 2023
"Considering our longstanding, fundamental public policy favoring class actions, we hold there is no societal interest in enforcing a class action waiver in a contract that does not contain a mandatory arbitration provision and conclude that the class action waivers in this case are unenforceable as a matter of law and public policy," Judge Richard J. Geiger said.
By Scott Mollen | May 16, 2023
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 Riley Brennan | May 5, 2023
"The ruling is one of the first to look at the new Just Cause Eviction Protection for renters," said Pinkerton's attorney, Scott Crain, of the Northwest Justice Project, in Seattle.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Gretchen A. Becht | May 4, 2023
A discussion of the Legislature's amendment to New York City Civil Court Act (CCA) relating to obtaining jurisdiction over landlords in real property actions.
By Scott Mollen | May 1, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses "Lakr Kaal Rock LLC v. Paul" and "Matter of Application of NYC."
By Scott Mollen | April 25, 2023
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 ALM Staff | April 19, 2023
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
By Alex Anteau | April 19, 2023
"You don't get to give the accommodation for the first six months of the year, stop for three months, then go back to doing it and then claim you didn't violate the Fair Housing Act," plaintiff-appellant attorney Ralph Goldberg said.
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