New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Thomas F. Whelan | October 6, 2020
During the pandemic, Governor Cuomo has issued a series of executive orders that have suspended procedural deadlines, including the statute of limitations. Various articles have been written that describe these executive orders as a toll of the statute of limitations for court. This article discusses the important legal distinction between a "toll" and a "suspension."
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Chris McDonough and Joel R. Brandes | October 6, 2020
Does a matrimonial lawyer witness violate Rule 3.7(a)(2) by submitting an affirmation referring to matters beyond the nature and value of legal services he rendered? A discussion of this and other related ethical questions.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By David B. Saxe and Joaquin Ezcurra | October 5, 2020
A discussion of the benefits of online mediation for matrimonial disputes.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Joshua Gold | October 2, 2020
Almost all modern commercial crime policies contain in the body of the form an express promise of insurance coverage for losses directly resulting from "computer fraud." Unfortunately, many crime insurance companies fight computer fraud insurance claims regularly.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Caroline Morgan | October 2, 2020
There was much speculation at the beginning of the COVID-19 shutdown about how insurers would respond to the pandemic. Would business interruption insurance cover losses and what those payouts would actually look like? Six months later and the picture is becoming clearer as a wave of suits have been brought by companies denied coverage and decisions are starting to come down.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott M. Seaman, Judith A. Selby and John E. DeLascio | October 2, 2020
A number of states, including Illinois, Texas, Washington State, and Arkansas, have enacted privacy laws specifically addressing biometric information, while other states, including New York, have expanded existing laws to include biometric information. The authors provide an overview of current and proposed biometric privacy laws and related litigation, as well as insurance coverage issues arising from biometric privacy claims.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Ira Brad Matetsky and William A. Jaskola | October 2, 2020
There are many unanswered questions concerning whether and to what extent privacy rights will be enforced in New York against cooperatives, condominiums, and other property owners and management entities who hold confidential information about shareholders and unit owners.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Claude M. Millman | October 1, 2020
Low-income New Yorkers' access to the Bankruptcy Courts, oddly, hangs in the balance of an upcoming luxury condo dispute.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott E. Mollen | September 29, 2020
Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses "City View Towne Crossing Shopping Center Fort Worth Tx. L.P. v. Aissa Med'l Resources," a breach of contract case where a shopping center lease dispute was remanded to NYS Supreme Court.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy | September 29, 2020
This is the second in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. In this article the authors address scheduling—the key to a successful project
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