By Sharon L. Klein | January 12, 2018
Sharon L. Klein writes: From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2017 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | January 12, 2018
Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: For estates and trusts and their fiduciary returns, some things are clear: tax rates are different and there are many changes to understand. And many rules, such as the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on estates and trusts, have not changed. However, there are other matters that await IRS guidance.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Commentary by David B. Haber, Frank Soto and Brett Silverberg | January 12, 2018
The issue of whether a 558 notice serves as a “claim” under a commercial general liability (CGL) policy, such as the one issued by Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co. (C&F) in Altman Contractors v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC16-1420, 2017 WL 6379535 (Fla. Dec. 14, 2017), has finally been resolved and construction defect claimants can expect earlier participation from their carriers.
By Amanda Ciccatelli | January 11, 2018
Tax reform will have extensive impact on the business climate in the near and long term, with companies focused on navigating many changes and nuances,…
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Steven Cash | January 11, 2018
Steven Cash writes: The rule of law depends on lawyers. That is why, in the wake of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to rescind Obama-era policies that sidestepped the tension between federal and state laws related to marijuana, a reasonable and critical step is to ensure that lawyers can help maintain that rule of law.
By Catherine Wilson | January 11, 2018
The Florida Supreme Court authorizes attorney fees in repeat domestic violence cases, but dissenters worry the decision will have a "chilling effect" on fearful victims.
By Caroline Spiezio | January 10, 2018
As employees focus on health-related New Year's resolutions, it may be high time for legal departments to focus on a resolution of their own: giving wellness apps a checkup.
By Josefa Velasquez | January 10, 2018
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican who represents upstate New York, will be discussing U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' decision to rescind an Obama-era policy that generally kept federal enforcement from interfering with states' marijuana sales with her colleagues and “reviewing whether any legislative solution would be necessary,” a spokesman said.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan | January 10, 2018
In their Environmental Law column, Michael B. Gerrard and Edward McTiernan report on developments and environmental laws enacted in 2017, including those protecting water quality and advancing the state's clean energy goals.
By Michael Booth | January 9, 2018
In Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's eighth and final state of the state address, he took the opportunity to boast of his record on taxes, the economy and jobs, but also pointed to a near fully populated state court bench and the revamped bail system as major accomplishments.
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