By Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio | April 9, 2024
Adam Leitman Bailey and John Desiderio examine the background leading to the FAPA legislative amendments and how they have been construed, in recent Appellate Division decisions, where courts have been required to determine their application.
By Michael Liptrot | April 8, 2024
While both routes lead to the dissolution of a marital union, divorce and annulment have markedly distinct legal requirements and legal consequences. If you are seriously considering either an annulment or a divorce, understanding the differences is essential.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Amory W. McAndrew | April 8, 2024
The New York City law is avoidable, and the New York state law is pending, but employers should not forget about the impact of the federal requirements on their use of automated employment decision tools.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joel Cohen | April 8, 2024
It might have appeared to go unnoticed, but lawyers, criminal lawyers especially, are no longer specifically instructed by New York's rules or canons to represent their clients "zealously." Criminal lawyers are instead now simply bound by the extremely lukewarm phraseology contained in Rule 1.3 of New York's Rules of Professional Conduct.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jerry H. Goldfeder and Karen Friedman Agnifilo | April 8, 2024
Jerry Goldfeder and Karen Friedman Agnifilo's "Trump on Trial Sidebar Series" aims to spotlight some of the more salient issues during the trial of Donald Trump and help provide insight as to what is happening inside the courtroom. This first installment provides an overview of the case.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ronald K. Gardner | April 5, 2024
This article addresses the importance of creating and best utilizing collaborating franchisee associations. Unfortunately, that task is made difficult by franchisors who do not understand the role they play in setting franchisee association agendas and political dynamics.
By Benjamin Tracy | April 4, 2024
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.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Alex Malyshev | April 4, 2024
This article discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed plan, which includes an assessment of the OCM and new enforcement legislation, to improve the rollout of New York's adult-use cannabis program, which has been particularly troubled since its authorization three years ago.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By John M. Delehanty | April 4, 2024
The purpose of this article is to set out guidelines for counsel and their clients to prepare an informative and productive mediation statement.
By Andrew Lavoott Bluestone | April 3, 2024
The most important time limit in litigation is the date upon which the case becomes officially too old to commence. In some states there are statutes of repose, but in New York it is the statute of limitations that controls almost every aspect of litigation.
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