New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Patrick O'Sullivan | October 11, 2017
Patrick O'Sullivan writes: While real estate ownership by limited liability companies remains an area of focus for government agencies seeking to root out money laundering and terrorism financing, a growing area of interest is the obligations of real estate lawyers in preventing the use of these entities to further criminal activities.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By By Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman | October 10, 2017
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman discuss how, with homeless populations continuing to swell and charitable organizations looking to help house them, a thorough understanding of the applicable principles of rent stabilization is becoming increasingly essential. They discuss the recent decision of the Appellate Term, First Department in '2363 ACP Pineapple v. Iris House,' which they find highlights practitioners' misunderstanding of the theoretical issues involved.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Guy Allen | October 10, 2017
Guy Allen writes: Because non-competition agreements are generally disfavored in New York, it is recommended that the employer, in order to put itself in the best position to protect itself against unscrupulous employees and competitors, and to protect the confidential information, trade secrets and customer relationships it worked so hard to develop, engage in the following practices from pre-hiring through post-employment.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jerry H. Goldfeder and Myrna Pérez | October 10, 2017
In their Government and Election Law column, Jerry H. Goldfeder and Myrna Pérez write: New York's ballot access requirements are still a minefield, but seem to be slowly becoming easier to navigate.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | October 10, 2017
In her Trusts and Estates Update, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper writes: Recently, the Surrogate's Court and the Appellate Division had occasion to provide additional instruction on the impact of receipts and releases through the decisions in 'In re Salz' and 'Matter of Lee'.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown | October 6, 2017
In their Privacy Matters column, Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss a recent SDNY decision premised on the reality that a "reasonable" Internet user would know that a blue highlighted hyperlink is the archetypal command to a user that the entirety of the referenced document can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Kamins | October 6, 2017
In his Criminal Law and Procedure column, Barry Kamins presents a review of new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and other related statutes. His discussion highlights key provisions of the new laws.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Hoenig | October 6, 2017
In his Complex Litigation column, Michael Hoenig discusses rulings in 'Lyons v. Leatt Corp.' The rulings are lengthy and detailed, but the reader should not bail out on reviewing them. There are valuable lessons to be learned.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Paul J. Napoli and Tate J. Kunkle | October 6, 2017
Paul J. Napoli and Tate J. Kunkle write: Are PFAS the next MTBE? Or, perhaps the next asbestos? Or, in the words of William Shakespeare, is it much ado about nothing? That is the question from both sides of the bar, as well as industry and the regulatory bodies.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Christopher Dunn | October 5, 2017
In his Civil Rights and Civil Liberties column, Christopher Dunn writes: Roy Moore's Alabama primary win to become the Republican candidate for a U.S. Senate seat is big news for the world of constitutional law. Moore's defiant approach to the federal courts has surfaced most dramatically around two hot-button issues: a Ten Commandments monument and gay marriage.
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