New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Anthony E. Davis and Janis M. Meyer | March 27, 2024
When approached with a new potential representation, a lawyer needs to do a conflicts check. Once that clears, what is stopping them from jumping in and getting as much information as possible to demonstrate to the potential client that they are the right choice? In reality, they should take precautions to ensure that not only the lawyer but the entire firm are not disqualified.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp | March 27, 2024
In 'Behrens v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.', the Second Circuit addressed a question of first impression in the circuit: whether a district court is required to exercise subject-matter jurisdiction where it exists, even if it is invoked belatedly.
By Patricia Kane | March 26, 2024
Scott Mollen discusses "215 W 88 LLC v. Sitney," and "109th Affordable Housing L.L.C. v. Beck."
By Raymond T. Mellon | March 26, 2024
A discussion of a key bill that just passed by the NY State Senate which the author says reshapes an existing law that creates special expedited proceedings to improve or repair real property.
By Anthony S. Guardino | March 26, 2024
Ironically, impact and administrative review fees have hidden costs that could stunt the growth in the areas municipalities are trying to revitalize.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Rob Maier | March 26, 2024
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently published new guidance explaining the requirements for patent examiners to reject patent claims for obviousness in view of what was already known in the prior art.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert A. Schwinger | March 25, 2024
Recent court decisions arising from the purchase and sale of digital assets have grappled with liability claims posing such questions about information that had been stated or omitted.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Kevin V. Small, Joseph J. Saltarelli and Charlotte Leszinske | March 25, 2024
This series of Commercial Litigation articles will explain the fundamentals of Commercial Division practice. Part I addresses the key advantages of the Commercial Division and how to commence a case there.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner | March 25, 2024
Unlike Labor Law §240(1), Labor Law §241 (6) is not self executing. Plaintiff must show that a violation of a concrete specification under a provision of the New York Industrial Code was a proximate cause of injury in order to impose liability under §241(6).
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Adam R. Shaw and Jenna C. Smith | March 22, 2024
This installment of the Northern District Round-Up column explores a recent decision by Judge Anne Nardacci of the Northern District of New York concerning yet another challenge to New York state's cannabis licensing program.
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