New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Maurice Recchia | February 26, 2018
The New York Court of Appeals has issued an unequivocal declaration that even materials deemed “private” by a Facebook user are subject to discovery, if they contain material relevant to the issues in controversy in litigation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Conrad Teitell | February 23, 2018
In his Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell writes: Now that many more clients will be taking the standard deduction, making direct transfers from IRAs to charities is a smart tax strategy for additional donors. And, direct IRA transfers from IRAs can also be advantageous for taxpayers who itemize.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Cori Lable, Jodi Wu and Zachary Brez | February 23, 2018
Cori Lable, Jodi Wu and Zachary Brez provide an overview of the key requirements imposed by China's Cybersecurity Law and a roadmap for multinational companies seeking to assess their obligations and responsibilities under the law.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard Strassberg and William Harrington | February 22, 2018
In their Federal Civil Enforcement column, Richard Strassberg and William Harrington write: The DOJ's mixed messages on False Claims Act enforcement, reflect tension in the government ranks over proper deterrence and over-deterrence. This creates defense opportunities for companies and their lawyers caught in civil investigations.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Matthew T. McLaughlin | February 22, 2018
Matthew T. McLaughlin writes: For nearly three years, the legislature and the governor have wrestled with changes to the Freedom of Information Law in efforts make an award of attorney fees mandatory when the agency unreasonably refuses to produce documents. That day has arrived, and government transparency reformers are smiling.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Corinne Ball | February 21, 2018
In her Distress Mergers and Acquisitions column, Corinne Ball discusses a case in which the outcome of the controversy may significantly impact many future transactions, especially in private company settings.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Peter Fass | February 21, 2018
Real Estate Securities columnist Peter Fass writes: On Dec. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This is the most sweeping change to the U.S. federal income tax laws since 1986. This and future articles will discuss the individual tax and business tax provisions that affect real estate investment and investors in real estate.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Christine Fazio and Ethan Strell | February 21, 2018
In their Domestic Environmental Law column, Christine A. Fazio and Ethan I. Strell discuss the legislative history of and litigation stemming from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David Cohen, Michelle Visser, Tom Wakefield and Rebecca Harlow | February 21, 2018
Examine the new wave of city suits over data breaches and some ways that organizations may be able to reduce their exposure to such suits.
By Scott E. Mollen | February 20, 2018
Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein and an adjunct professor at St. John's University School of Law discusses the foreclosure case “Weiss v. Phillips,” where the court held that a mortgagee's interest was not voided because the mortgagors had acquired the property by fraud.
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