New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott E. Mollen | September 17, 2019
Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses a contracts case "Vahdat v. Capdel," a landlord-tenant case "Mayflower Props. v. Pacheco," and a construction law case " Maple Drake Austell Owner v. D.F. Pray Inc."
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | September 9, 2019
Given the number of reported radiator injuries, we urge immediate action by the Legislature, or by amendment of the regulations, so risks like this can be avoided.
By Cheryl Miller | September 5, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed into law Assembly Bill 330, which is projected to generate an additional $11 million per year for the Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel program.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By David Hershey-Webb | September 3, 2019
In regard to As Rent Reforms Get Courtroom Shakeout, Judge Shuts Door on Overcharge Defense by Jason Grant, the headline creates the mistaken impression…
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott E. Mollen is a partner at Herrick, Feinstein. | September 3, 2019
In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses the landlord-tenant cases "Fieldstone Capital v. Ryan & Conlon LLP," "56-11 94th St. Co. v. Jara," and "Rockaway One Co. v. Alston," and the foreclosure case "Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust v. McDonnell."
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Warren A. Estis and Jeffrey Turkel | September 3, 2019
On June 14, the New York State Legislature enacted the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act. Notwithstanding the "philosophical policy debates as to the wisdom of the statute," courts must now go about the "mundane business" of applying the statute to new and pending cases. In their Rent Regulation column, Warren Estis and Jeffrey Turkel discuss some of these recent cases.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | August 29, 2019
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld summary judgment in favor of a snow removal business sued for negligence, reasoning that the company is protected by the "hills and ridges" doctrine.
By Jason Grant | August 27, 2019
According to the lawyers for the landlord in the case, the ruling is significant because it provides "clarity" and "guidance" from a judge on the rent overcharge issue at a time when many tenants may seek to renew their fights.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson | August 27, 2019
There are a number of approaches for owners of rental real estate to monetize low-basis real estate while maintaining tax deferral. One method that can achieve these objectives is a long-term lease with a large initial payment of rent. Section 467 of the Internal Revenue Code generally governs the income tax treatment of leases with prepaid rent. In their Taxation column, Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson discuss the pros and cons of Section 467.
By Suzette Parmley | August 22, 2019
Following the Supreme Court chief justice's call for legislative action in a split ruling on landlord liability for exposed radiators, a ranking New Jersey lawmaker has said that a bill is being drafted.
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