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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane is the Courts Editor for the New York Law Journal.

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September 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Serious Injuries Update

Using case law, the authors discuss the requirements bringing a lawsuit under Insurance Law §5102(d).

By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso

19 minute read

September 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Establishing New Test for Cost-Shifting, Court Allocates Costs for Data Security in Discovery

In their E-Discovery column, Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal discuss the recent decision in United States v. Anthem, Inc., which addressed the question of how to allocate data security costs between parties and established a new test to determine when and whether cost-shifting may be appropriate.

By Christopher Boehning & Daniel J. Toal

9 minute read

September 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Deductibility of Promotional Expenses: Stock Car Racing?

A discussion of the unique Tax Court case 'James W. Avery,' where, in connection with promoting his law practice, attorney James Avery attempted to deduct expenditures he incurred as a race car driver.

By Jeffrey A. Galant

7 minute read

September 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Family Court Assigned Counsel Panel: If Not You, Who?

"Our statewide Family Court panels, are in crisis. They are in need of new, experienced practitioners to replace the many who have been retiring in recent years as the numbers of litigants in need of Assigned Counsel services have increased."

By Philip Katz

5 minute read

September 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Missing Law for Pets of Unmarried Partners

As of 2021, the interests of pets of divorcing married partners are well-protected. However, there is a gap in the law for pets of separating partners who were never married. Those unlucky pets are still being treated the same as furniture and cars.

By Ian Steinberg and Samantha Cooper

6 minute read

September 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

How Senior Marketing Professionals Can Transition to the Legal World

Four senior professionals from legal marketing talked about the differences that make their "new" roles in the law different from their previous marketing roles.

By Erika Steinberg

7 minute read

September 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Confidentiality Orders in Divorce Have Teeth

Blank Rome partner Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision by Justice Kathleen Waterman-Marshall in 'J.N. v. T.N.,' to highlight the importance of taking court orders seriously.

By Alan Feigenbaum

7 minute read

September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Artificial Intelligence Product Contracts

Having a clearly delineated AI product agreement can limit AI software product liability.

By Jonathan Bick

6 minute read

September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Illusory Contract; Eviction Based on Illegal Use of Premises: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "Lewis v. Berger," involving an illusory contract, and "Aldot Holding Corporation v. Ninth Avenue Organic Deli," where a landlord alleged that the tenant was illegally using the premises for the retail sale of cannabis.

By Scott Mollen

17 minute read

September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court Annuls NYC's Foie Gras Ban In Support of State's Right-To-Farm Laws

A recent case, 'City of New York v. Ball,' highlights a clash between the powers of New York State and one of its political subdivisions, New York City.

By John C. Armentano

9 minute read