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New York Law Journal

Appellate Division Clarifies RPAPL §881 Reimbursement Obligations

A discussion of 1643 First LLC v. 1645 1st Ave. LLC, issued by the Appellate Division, First Department which attempts to reconcile conflicting decisions about a petitioner's obligation to reimburse a respondent's professional fees in a proceeding held pursuant to Section 881 of the RPAPL. The article analyzes the history of these fees including when they are needed and how counsel can avoid a trial court denying a professional fee reimbursement request.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Yacht Broker Says It 'Has Done Nothing Wrong.' Asks Miami Court to Dismiss the Case

"there is no scheme, no contract, no combination, nor a conspiracy," said one defendant of the antitrust litigation.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Just a Horror Show': Miami Lawyers Get $3.1M Settlement for Condo Client

"Homeowners need to be aware of Surfside because what they think might not affect them actually might," said Ronald Weil, a partner at the Weil Law Firm.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Denial of Building Permit Applications Appealed; Housing Discrimination: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott Mollen discusses" BMG Monroe I LLC v. Village of Monroe," and "Housing Rights Initiative v. Corcoran Group."
18 minute read

New York Law Journal

NYC's Unfair Property Tax

A discussion of the recent case Tax Equity Now NY LLC v. City of New York which presents a critical examination of New York City's property tax system by the New York Court of Appeals.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Awards $35M to Woman Injured by Shattering Glass Door

Plaintiff Meghan Brown was represented by Thomas Moore of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GC Set to Retire After Teaming With Other Marriott Alums to Build $2B Lodging Powerhouse

Sixty-nine-year-old Bill Tennis, who's been GC of DiamondRock Hospitality for 14 of the company's 24 years in business, plans to retire in June.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Wells Fargo Litigation Over 'Reverse Redlining' in Mortgage Lending Practices Moves Federal Courts

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

These South Florida Yacht Brokers May Need Representation as Antitrust Class Surfaces

"Because this is such a big case, ... we expect other suits to follow," said Ricardo Martinez-Cid, of Miami's Podhurst Oreck.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Unpacking Allegheny County Tax Assessment Appeals: Helping Clients Secure Savings in 2024

If the recent weather in Pittsburgh is any indication, spring has almost sprung, and with it comes another important season—tax season—and the potential for tremendous tax savings for thousands of commercial and residential property owners in Allegheny County.
4 minute read

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