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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.
17 minute read

Law.com

Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models

This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Tenant's Lease Did Not Prohibit A/C Use, Damages Claim Dismissed

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors. 
2 minute read

Law.com

Be Careful What You Stip For: 'Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC'

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization Law.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legal Fee Award; Constructive Trust, Unjust Enrichment, and Conversion: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "COD, LLC v. Ljuljdjuraj," and "Rojas v. Roche."
16 minute read

Law.com

Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!

As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market. With this increasing need to use third-party warehouses, manufacturers and distributors should take moment to refresh their understanding of warehousing law and liability.
8 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Class Action Decertified in Houston, Dallas Landlord-Tenant Utility Fee Dispute

Four law firms representing former and current tenants of a large multifamily company allege the tenants were illegally charged a water billing utility fee.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court Leaders Tap Seven New NYC Housing Court Judges

Yekaterina Blinova and Adam R. Meyers were assigned to Manhattan; Jordan M. Dressler was assigned to Queens; Leslie A. Granger and Amira E. Hassan took the bench in the Bronx; while Javier E. Ortiz and Elyssa O. Slutzky will be serving in Brooklyn.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Trapped in the Floor': $5.25M Settlement Reached Years After Tenant's Death

"Perhaps it is not tort reform that we need but insurance reform," said plaintiff counsel Cash Krugler Fredericks partners Alwyn Fredericks. "Insurance companies should fairly assess and resolve cases on the front end as opposed to crying foul when a jury hammers them for not doing their jobs."
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Demolition Clauses; FHA COVID-19 Moratorium Tolling: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Scott Mollen discusses "62-64 Third Ave LP v. Elvis Café," and "Trento 67 v. OneWest Bank."
18 minute read

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