New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David J. Kaufmann | April 18, 2018
Franchising columnist David J. Kaufmann discusses recent decisions tackling issues of scope of the New York Franchise Act, lost future royalties, and vicarious liability of a franchisor.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Xiyin Tang | April 18, 2018
Sheryl Sandberg's story was aspirational but not inspirational, because it didn't feel replicable. The trifecta approach, however, is not just replicable—it gives young lawyers something to actually work towards, rather than wish for.
By Todd Soloway and William Charron | April 17, 2018
In their Hospitality Litigation column, Todd Soloway and William Charron discuss Local Law 50 which bans conversion of more than 20 percent of rooms in hotels with over 150 rooms. They argue the law "holds large hotel owners hostage, and imposes restrictions on their ability to put hotel properties to their highest and best use," and examine how this may violate the Federal and New York State constitutions.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. | April 17, 2018
In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. discuss a fascinating 4-3 split decision in which the Court of Appeals has tackled what one judge has called “a vexing issue regarding comparative fault”—namely, whether a tort plaintiff must establish that there are no material disputed facts about whether he or she was comparatively negligent in order to prevail on a motion for partial summary judgment as to a defendant's liability.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Peter M. Fass | April 17, 2018
Real Estate Securities columnist Peter M. Fass continues his discussion of changes affecting real estate including the pass-through business deduction adopted in new §199A of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Benjamin Klein, Deborah Meshulam and Jason Chang | April 17, 2018
Regulators are now taking a more active role in investigating not just ICOs but also the companies developing funds or other investment vehicles focused on cryptocurrencies or ICOs.
By Scott E. Mollen | April 17, 2018
Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein and an adjunct professor at St. John's University School of Law discusses “Emigrant Bank v. Rosabianca,” where the court found no meritorious defense to a foreclosure action.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas A. Dickerson | April 17, 2018
Hopefully, the court will quickly resolve the competitive tensions between interim co-class counsel and co-liaison counsel so that the affected residents of Flint may have unified and vigorous representation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Shari Claire Lewis | April 16, 2018
In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis writes: A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York involving Twitter may have significant implications for online publications and, ultimately, for how people view the news.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward M. Spiro and Judith L. Mogul | April 16, 2018
In their Southern District Civil Practice Roundup, Edward M. Spiro and Judith L. Mogul discuss Judge Pauley's detailed and thorough analysis in 'United States v. Prevezon Holdings', which provides valuable insights for counsel negotiating and seeking to enforce settlement agreements.
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