New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barbara M. Goodstein | June 5, 2019
In her Secured Transactions column, Barbara M. Goodstein discusses 'In re Aegean Marine Petroleum Network', which attempts to send a clear message to lenders and other non-debtors in the bankruptcy process that the road to non-consensual third-party releases, even in a jurisdiction that will allow them, is not easily traveled
By Michael Pensabene and Nicholas Kamillatos | June 5, 2019
For the past decade, there has been a continuous struggle between policymakers, multifamily property owners, tenants, and ultimately, home-sharing Internet platforms, such as Airbnb.com, regarding the short-term usage of apartments in “Class A” apartment buildings. This article will chronicle how the law has evolved during this timeframe and discuss where it may be headed.
By Samantha Stokes | June 4, 2019
Susan Shin, who spent 15 years at Arnold & Porter, touted Weil Gotshal's "trial-ready approach."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Maria I. Beltrani and Isaac D. Senior | May 30, 2019
A review of the recent decision by the Court of Appeals in '159 MP Corp. v. Redbridge Bedford LLC' and its impact.
By Max Mitchell | May 28, 2019
New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits on Monday ruled that the plaintiff should be able to introduce new evidence during the punitive damages phase.
By Kevin F. Meade | May 17, 2019
The ultimate “success” of litigation should be evaluated in light of the company's business aims and objectives. Outside counsel can play an invaluable role in helping the company obtain those aims and objectives, but two things are essential for that to occur—(1) early and frank communication between the company and its outside counsel, and (2) an objective and thorough early case assessment as to the risks and probable outcomes of litigation.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Robert Haig | May 15, 2019
Justice Gammerman was a legend at 60 Centre St. and among the litigation bar throughout New York City and beyond. The stories about him are numerous and entertaining. Part of the reason was his truly wonderful sense of humor.
By Dan M. Clark | May 14, 2019
The State Senate Consumer Protection Committee on Tuesday approved the Consumer Litigation Funding Act, which seeks to establish New York's first regulations for lawsuit lending companies.
By Tom McParland | May 14, 2019
According to the letter, Goldman made more than $580 million for advising the company at the heart of the scandal over the course of 12 months, a rate that was 200 times the typical fee for such transactions. Now the company expects to spend $1.9 billion more than it had initially reserved to defend legal matters related to the scandal, according to the 27-page correspondence.
By Colby Hamilton | May 14, 2019
The appellate panel said the record before it was incomplete, requiring U.S. District Judge Jack Weinstein to hold additional fact-finding hearings.
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