By Emily Saul | June 7, 2024
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan state court, claims the defendants preyed on people's faith, focusing on Haitian and other immigrant communities. Victims were targeted through prayer groups and through social media, sometimes in Creole, according court papers.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Schuyler Carroll and Tia Thevenin | June 7, 2024
Most make-whole provisions are enforceable outside of bankruptcy, but courts have issued conflicting decisions on their enforceability in Chapter 11 cases.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By James Sullivan | June 7, 2024
Updating the NY UCC will further New York's well-established policy of encouraging New York choice of law and jurisdiction in commercial contracts and will help facilitate ever-growing electronic commerce in New York.
By Anthony Michael Sabino | June 7, 2024
In Part 2 of his two-part series, Anthony Sabino continues his discussion of "National Small Business United v. Yellen," which held the Corporate Transparency Act to be unconstitutional on multiple grounds.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Mark B. Conlan and Noel L. Hillman | June 7, 2024
Rule 9031 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure prevents all bankruptcy judges and, if broadly interpreted, any federal judge hearing bankruptcy cases and proceedings, from appointing special masters. The rule is outdated and should be repealed or amended to accord with the reality of today's complex Chapter 11 cases.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Erica F. Buckley | June 7, 2024
In this article, Erica F. Buckley provides an overview of the Good Cause Eviction Law, the role of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and whether she believes the New York Attorney General will seek to enforce Good Cause.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By William E. Curtin, Thomas R. Califano, Anthony R. Grossi and Veronica A. Courtney | June 7, 2024
While debtors' selection of venue in Chapter 11 cases and the relevant statutes have been the subject of historical debate, the scrutiny of venue has noticeably increased with a material uptick in venue inquiries and formal objections.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By David Lenefsky | June 7, 2024
Given the current deep divide in America on everything—politics, economics, race and human rights—and everywhere—urban/rural, coastal/heartland, and the widespread lack of tolerance for diversity and treatment of opponents as enemies, is it fair to ask whether Americans can live together peacefully and treat the public interest as taking precedence over private privilege and personal political expediency?
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Dan McElhinney and Jorian Rose | June 7, 2024
Courts have limited standing to pursue those actions to parties who can be classified as a "representative of the estate" under Section 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Fifth Circuit's recent ruling in 'In re South Coast Supply' may change all that.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | June 6, 2024
A town justice may commence an action against the town regarding a personal matter unrelated to the business of the court.
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