New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Andy Sick | September 29, 2023
New York is on the verge of a robust cannabis market. This article looks at the biggest threat to this new industry as well as the huge future potentials giving insights on how people can get into the market.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott Mollen | September 26, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses "169-175 Operating LLC v. The Estate of German Marrero," dealing with the succession fights of an incarcerated individual to his deceased father's regulated apartment, and "57th & 7th Associates, L.P. v. Osborne Tenants Corp." where the court held that the landlord's acceptance of rent did not constitute a waiver of prohibition on outdoor seating.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Lawrence M. Pearson and John S. Crain | September 26, 2023
A discussion of how Southern District Judge Ronnie Abrams confirmed the broad scope of the 'Ending Forced Arbitration Act.' In denying a motion to compel arbitration, the court made clear that 'sexual harassment' can include any "unwanted gender-based conduct."
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Eric J. Broder | September 22, 2023
Today, largely due to the impact of COVID and the ability of parents to work remotely, from home, or substantially reduce their travel and commute time, a shared parenting plan is closer to the norm. The trend is for parents to develop (or have courts impose on them) a schedule that enables children to have roughly equal time with both parents. This article looks at the various ways to accomplish that goal.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack | September 21, 2023
Where a judge, absent a jury has listened to the testimony, heard the evidence, determined the credibility of parties and witnesses, and made a determination in a child custody case, one may wonder if continuing on a case thereafter dealing with similar issues, opens the door for a reasonable person to question a judge's ability to remain impartial.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Jeffrey B. Steiner and Megan Vallerie | September 19, 2023
In their Financing column, Jeff Steiner and Megan Vallerie discuss 'Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank,' which examines the question: "Are notes sold as part of loan syndication securities?"
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Sharon L. McCarthy and Daniel Cady Davidson | September 15, 2023
Since the Georgia elections case and the Trump classified documents case, the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege has become an issue. This article poses the question whether there is actually an erosion of the attorney-client privilege because of these recent cases.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Rolando T. Acosta and Michael A. Fernández | September 14, 2023
Rolando T. Acosta, former presiding justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, and Michael A. Fernández discuss the need to reform the certification process from the Departments of the Appellate Division to the Court of Appeals, and offer some specific proposals.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Theresa A. Driscoll | September 11, 2023
In the 45 years since the enactment of the Bankruptcy Code, the Chapter 11 process has been successfully used by companies to address and resolve mass tort liabilities. However, what were once considered legitimate uses of Chapter 11 may now be rejected by bankruptcy courts as bad faith filings.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Helene M. Weiss and Daniel Pollack | September 8, 2023
A discussion of the issues involved in the difficult decision to bring a lawsuit by a child sexual abuse survivor where the attorney must be sensitive to the client's experience, yet frank about possible case outcomes.
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