By Emily Saul | May 8, 2023
The complaint claims Herrick knowingly disregarded discovery deadlines and then lied to a judge about it.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Gretchen A. Becht | May 4, 2023
A discussion of the Legislature's amendment to New York City Civil Court Act (CCA) relating to obtaining jurisdiction over landlords in real property actions.
By Adrienne B. Koch and Neil S. Miller | May 2, 2023
Although most are familiar with the well-established axiom that real estate is a unique asset, it does not necessarily follow that specific performance is generally available for breach of an agreement that involves real estate. This article—the second in a four-part series on remedies in real estate transactions—will discuss why, and will suggest some ways parties can achieve more certainty in this regard.
By Bruce J. Bergman | April 26, 2023
A discussion of the "fact sensitive" instances where an appointing party may be constrained to pay the receiver's bills and/or commissions.
By Andrew Denney | April 25, 2023
Robert Wise pleaded guilty to conspiracy to launder money for Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian businessman with close ties to the Kremlin who has been the target of U.S. sanctions since 2018.
By Corinne Ball | April 25, 2023
Fifth Circuit lauds bankruptcy courts, pointing to the importance of finality for bankruptcy sale orders and the damaging impact of COVID-19 on the debtor's business, to affirm good faith purchaser status of an affiliated purchaser.
By Scott Mollen | April 25, 2023
Scott Mollen discusses the commercial landlord-tenant case, "101-115 W. 116th St. Corp. v. Consulate Gen. of the Republic of Senegal," of interest "because, inter alia, of the number of foreign embassies and consulates located in New York City and because of its elucidation of the law involving lawsuits against foreign governments, their related entities, liquidated damages, holdover rent, late fees and restoration costs.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joshua Kopelowitz and Michael R. Lieberman | April 25, 2023
In Persain v. Persane, the court had occasion to consider the often thorny issue of landlord-tenant law known as the "familial exception" to the maintenance of a summary proceeding against a family member. Before discussing the Persain decision, some background on the familial exception will help set the stage.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson | April 25, 2023
The enactment of the new conservation easement law adds further restrictions to an area of the tax law that was already rife with potential pitfalls. But on the positive side, the new IRS safe harbor language provides some taxpayers who may have deficient conservation easements with a unique but short-lived opportunity to correct those mistakes.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Rikon | April 24, 2023
In General In a condemnation case, real estate is valued as if it is free and clear of all leases, mortgages or encumbrances. It is a fair market valuation.…
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