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New York Law Journal

Personal Liability of a Fiduciary for Claims Against an Estate

A fiduciary of an estate must carefully balance his or her responsibilities to creditors of the decedent and to beneficiaries of the estate. A fiduciary "must act in good faith in the treatment of both" creditors and beneficiaries.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

From A to B to C: Timeline of Litigation in the New York Commercial Division

This is part three in a series of articles explaining the fundamentals of Commercial Division practice. The article addresses key dates and deadlines that arise when litigating in the Commercial Division.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Condominium Board's Authority; Sua Sponte Dismissal: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Mangold v. Board of Managers of Meadow Court Condominium," and "Wells Fargo Bank N.A. v. Louis."
18 minute read

New York Law Journal

Paying the Price: Recent Imposition of Monetary Sanctions to Ensure Compliance with New York's Discovery Rules

This article provides an overview of the rules that authorize courts to impose sanctions and examples of courts employing this power, particularly via monetary fines and other penalties, to deter discovery violations.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Setting the Law Straight: Cyber Breach Fallout Is Not Just a Tech Problem

Calling IT immediately after a cyber breach is a knee-jerk reaction, and a smart one at that. But what about the aftermath? Who do you call next? This article discusses the importance of notifying legal early in the process.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lenders Blasted for 90-Day Notice (With One Saving Grace)

While lenders and servicers with New York portfolios should long have been exceptionally familiar with the requirement, such presumed awareness nonetheless seems to little diminish the constant—often fatal losses suffered.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

AI: Used To Enhance Video Evidence, Substantiate Hourly Rates for Fee Applications

Recent decisions addressing AI-enhanced evidence and AI-generated results demonstrate that courts want to know what is in the "black box" and, without understanding the "black box," courts are unwilling to accept AI-created results.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Police Force Against Passively Resisting Suspects                                        

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently issued an important decision on the use of taser force against a passively resisting suspect in 'Saalim v. Walmart'.
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

Constitutional Challenge to Recent NY Emergency Tenant Protection Act Amendment

This column discusses recent noteworthy decisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. This installment explores two recent decisions by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence E. Kahn evaluating a constitutional challenge to recent amendments to New York's Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA), N.Y. Unconsol. Law §8623.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Email Exchanges in Divorce Litigation Carry Immense Risk

Alan Feigenbaum, partner at Blank Rome, writes: As divorce lawyers, we must choose our words carefully, particularly in emails. The J.G. decision is a reminder that how we choose our words can carry enormous consequences in the outcome of a matrimonial case.
7 minute read

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