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New York Law Journal

ADR Providers and Businesses Respond to the Massive Costs of Mass Arbitration Claims

The potential exponential costs that can result in having to defend hundreds, if not thousands, of claims can at times force respondents to settle claims that otherwise may be lacking in merit in order to avoid the costs of having to defend them.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Achieving a Win-Win: The Mental and Emotional Shift in Mediation

Mediation represents a pivotal juncture in any legal dispute, where parties have an opportunity to transition from adversarial posturing to problem-solving.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Rethinking Child Support: Moving Beyond a Head-in-Bed Count Toward a More Child-Centered Approach to Avoid the Custodial Night Fight

While a parent who is seeking more time in a custody battle often does so because they truly want additional time with their child, we also encounter matters where the competition for more time is economically driven.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The State of New York Divorce Practice

In this article, Alan Feigenbaum questions whether New York matrimonial courts have been provided with the resources necessary to protect children of divorce. He has polled some members of the Bar, as well as a retired judge, to get their views on the matter. To conclude, he shares his own views as well.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Transgender Youth in the Context of Custody Conflicts

There are many resources available to help educate practitioners and courts regarding transgender youth and their needs. A family law attorney confronting such issues should undertake to educate oneself and be prepared to educate the court.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legal Marijuana and Family Law Matters

How legal marijuana impacts child custody battles remains largely uncharted territory. If you're a parent who indulges, it's in your best interest to know how cannabis use, legal or otherwise, may impact your custody situation in divorce and separation matters.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

'I Affirm. I Swear.' The Pandemic Has Transformed NY's Notarization Requirements—Or Has It?

Although the pandemic is, relatively speaking, in our rearview mirror, its influence over the law remains ever-present. With that backdrop, Harriet Newman Cohen took a look at changes in the New York notarial laws and their reach in the field of family law.
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Importance of an Estate Plan that Reflects Current Family Structure

This article discusses the pitfalls of intestate succession, the effect of divorce on an estate plan under New York law specifically, and the need to address changes in a client's family structure with careful planning customized for the client's specific situation and testamentary intent.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Chasing Carrots: The Uncertain Rewards of SEC Self-Reporting and Cooperation    

Daniel L. Zelenko and Anand Sithian are partners in the New York office of Crowell & Moring. Danielle Giffuni is counsel in the firm's New York office. Andrea Charles is an associate in the firm's New York office and Ahnna Chu is an associate in the firm's Los Angeles office.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

How Companies Will Be Affected by the Corporate Transparency Act, NY LLC Transparency Act

This article explores how the CTA and the related New York LLC Transparency Act impact U.S. companies and foreign companies conducting business in the United States, as well as financial institutions.
8 minute read

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