Patricia Kane

October 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recently, the Appellate Divisions of New York have been busy issuing a variety of decisions pertaining to construction litigation and the application of various sections of the Labor Law.  

By Carla Varriale-Barker and Jeffrey Marchese

10 minute read

October 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Cases arising from aviation accidents present unique jurisdictional challenges. Two recent cases from the U.S. Supreme Court have expanded the scope of both general and specific jurisdiction to expand a plaintiff's options of favorable fora to bring products liability claims against an aviation manufacturer.

By Evan Katin-Borland

15 minute read

October 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Retired First Department Appellate Division Judge David B. Saxe writes about the time when Chief Judge Judith Kaye was instrumental in assisting the Appellate Division, First Department in overcoming a deficiency with respect to an understanding of a certain type of commercial law appeal that began to pop up in the early 2000's.

By David B. Saxe

9 minute read

October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "JDS Dev. LLC v. Parkside Constr. Bldrs. Corp.," and Levy v. NYS Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal."

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Howard Rosenberg, partner and head of talent intelligence & acquisitions at Baretz+Brunelle, explores whether "talent finance" is the new litigation finance, where outside funding could come into a law firm by way of the talent pipeline as opposed to litigation.

By Howard Rosenberg

9 minute read

October 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article is the last in a four-part series that examines how litigation can shape the evolution of best practices in the real estate industry. It discusses how care in drafting guarantees—a key feature of many real estate transactions—can help ensure the availability of the most efficient legal procedure for their enforcement.

By Adrienne B. Koch

8 minute read

October 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Legislation proposed recently is attempting to infringe upon the fair trial rights of individuals accused of sex crimes through new legislation with an addition to the Criminal Procedure Law. Bill Number A10588

By Matthew Winchell and Peter Pullano

12 minute read

October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Pregnancy loss, which can strike women at any key stage of their legal careers, takes an enormous mental and physical toll on those affected by it. Today, on World Mental Health Day, Lori Pines, litigation partner and chief wellness officer at Weil Gotshal & Manges, discusses the importance of raising awareness of the issue including the mental health resources available

By Lori L. Pines

6 minute read

October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"Whatever your position is, DRL §248 remains unchanged and the Ceppos decision reminds us what it means to identify that statute as an alimony termination event in a divorce settlement agreement. If you mean to include something else in a divorce settlement agreement, make sure to be as specific as possible."

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

October 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of a "significant departmental split" on CPLR 5501(a)(1)'s construction which author Dean Pillarella believes is germane to practitioners and should be resolved by the Court of Appeals.

By Dean L. Pillarella

16 minute read