Patricia Kane

February 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the SDNY's Whistleblower Pilot Program which is designed to encourage early, voluntary disclosure of criminal conduct by individual participants in non-violent offenses involving fraud and public corruption.

By Richard J. Morvillo and Sarah E. Barney

7 minute read

February 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Yellowstone injunctions are implicated in many leases for commercial real estate property in New York State, however most landlords and tenants do not know what it is or how it affects them. This article offers an overview of their implications so that commercial landlords and tenants can better navigate lease disputes.

By Janet Kljyan and Charles F. Martin III

6 minute read

February 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In this third article of his series, Chris Ritter continues his discussion on figuring out what motivates jurors and how to influence them.

By Christopher Ritter

9 minute read

February 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "The City of New York v. The Land and Building Known as 634 Nostrand Avenue a/k/a 1192 Dean Street," and "Stuyvesant Owners Inc. v. Frantino."

By Scott Mollen

11 minute read

February 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A review of some of the most noteworthy landlord-tenant related legislation of 2023 and early 2024 involving criminal background checks, stopping short-term tenancies, flood histories and rent regulation.

By Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman

15 minute read

February 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In honor of Valentine's Day, Marilyn Sugarman discusses a few recent decisions that upheld the validity of a marriage even when there was no license.

By Marilyn T. Sugarman

11 minute read

February 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of disputes and their consequences in tax law. The author writes: "Well-settled in the tax law is the notion that the character of amounts received in the settlement of a claim turns on the underlying nature of the claim."

By Patricia Kane

8 minute read

February 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

By Patricia Kane

4 minute read

February 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A recent decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of State of New York, "Tsung Tsin Ass'n, Inc. v. Tian Xiang Zhu," underscores the importance of litigants' adherence to the rules of discovery and court orders, and the serious consequences they can face for failing to do so. This article summarizes the decision and offers guidance as to best practices in light of it.

By Casey Laffey, Ian Turetsky, Zachary Kaye and Samantha Arnold

8 minute read

February 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Scott Mollen discusses "Galonsky v. East 17th LLC," where the court had to decide whether there was "undue hardship in the context of the feasibility of an accommodation." and Medley v. 540 W. 146th Street Hous. Dev. Fund Corp." where an action for mismanagement was dismissed.

By Scott Mollen

20 minute read