New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Hugh F. Murray III and Thomas F. Doherty | September 21, 2020
Employers looking to comply with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have had a wild ride during the past several weeks. First, a federal judge invalidated several parts of the Dep't of Labor's regulations related to the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, which are critical components of the FFCRA. Then, the DOL issued new emergency regulations to address the issues raised by the court.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Michael Sternhell and Matt Lee | September 18, 2020
With ongoing volatility in global markets and levels of distressed debt at an all-time high, we will inevitably see a surge in bankruptcies in the coming months and years. This article discusses securities fraud claims against insolvent issuers, exploring the differences in jurisdictions.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Brett S. Theisen and Mark B. Conlan | September 18, 2020
Beginning with Pier 1 and Modell's, some bankruptcy courts in retail Chapter 11 cases have been allowing debtors to suspend post-petition rent payments to their landlords, in contravention of the generally-accepted practice that such payments must continue to be made. Given the $3 trillion commercial mortgage market, this issue is of critical importance to landlords and banks.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Mette H. Kurth and Dan Mette | September 18, 2020
Joe Biden has adopted the Warren bankruptcy plan to his platform which, if he's elected, will have a huge impact on corporate debt and business practices. This article outlines what's on the table under the Warren plan and how reforms will likely shake out come January if the Democrats win the White House.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Robert J. Gayda and Catherine LoTempio | September 18, 2020
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 went into effect just in the nick of time when small businesses struggling from the wake of the pandemic need debt relief more than ever.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Sourav Chaudhuri and Gregory Plotko | September 18, 2020
To mitigate the financial havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress swiftly passed a myriad of well-intentioned bills—and set the stage to redefine the landscape for restructurings.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Barbara Zolot | September 18, 2020
Today, more than ever, police misconduct must be exposed and condemned, but government-extracted appeal waivers not only strip individuals of their fundamental right to appellate review, but also shield police misconduct from the public eye.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Richard S. Taffet and Jonathan Justl | September 17, 2020
An examination of the numerous cases litigated in recent years alleging that market makers conspired to manipulate various financial benchmarks. Some cases were dismissed at the pleading stage while others survived, despite similarities among them for the grounds on which the plaintiffs based their conspiracy allegations.
New York Law Journal | Best Practices|Expert Opinion
By Claudia T. Salomon and Dianne Rosky | September 16, 2020
Developing clear and persuasive writing habits will strengthen your written advocacy in International Arbitration.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso | September 15, 2020
To recover damages for a person's death in New York State, there are two distinct causes of action: survivorship and wrongful death. Attorneys must be familiar with what is and is not recoverable under each.
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