New Horizons on the Frontier of Family Law?
Alton L. Abramowitz, Chair of the Family Law Section, writes: Each new development in the family law field has been the springboard of inspiration for the next step in the evolution of the ever...
View ArticleAdvances in Guardianship Law in New York
JulieAnn Calareso, Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, discusses the great strides New York has taken to protect the rights of vulnerable adults and the elderly in need of the protection...
View ArticleIncreasing Diversity in the Profession Is Everyone's Business
Claire P. Gutekunst, President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: In our increasingly diverse nation and our increasingly interconnected world, having diverse lawyers and judges...
View ArticleMembership Is More Important Than Ever
David P. Miranda, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: For our system of law to maintain its integrity and authority, the organized bar must be a part of the solution. We cannot...
View ArticleDon't Overlook ADR for Resolving Disputes
Randall T. Eng, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes: As attorneys are well aware, litigation can also be prohibitively expensive, particularly when clients are people...
View ArticleIn Pursuit of Fair Compensation for New York's Judges
Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System discusses a recent recommendation for salary increases for New York state judges, which should be applauded not...
View ArticleNot-for-Profit Executive Compensation: Health Industry Changes
Andrew B. Roth and Kimberly J. Gold analyze three recent decisions addressing New York State Department of Health Regulations that set limits on administrative expenses and executive compensation at...
View ArticleCourts Address Challenges to Legislation and Power to Regulate
In their Appellate Division Review, E. Leo Milonas and Andrew C. Smith highlight some of the four departments' opinions from the busy last quarter of 2015, including holdings on secret videotaping of...
View ArticleUsing Anti-Corruption Laws to Address Overseas Security Threats
In their International Criminal Law and Enforcement column, Nicholas M. De Feis and Philip C. Patterson write: Although the DOJ's ability to act in foreign countries is limited at best, the recent...
View ArticleCivilized Sentencing: Experiential Gateway to Just Punishment
In his Criminal Law column, Ken Strutin writes: Information sharing is the hallmark of modern society and, in particular, the administration of justice. We know more about more than ever before. The...
View ArticleProtection of Personal Information as a Ploy to Defy Discovery
Ellen H. Greiper and Scott P. Eisenberg write: While the intent behind the 2014 amendment to the Uniform Civil Rules mandating the protection of confidential personal information was noble, many...
View ArticlePatent Trial and Appeal Board Makes Its Mark
In his Patent and Trademark Law column, Robert C. Scheinfeld writes: One of the attributes of a well-respected tribunal is the establishment of helpful precedent to reduce uncertainty and foster...
View ArticleThe Emergency Doctrine in Negligence Cases
In their Trial Practice column, Robert S. Kelner and Gail S. Kelner write: The duty of care is a critical concept in negligence actions. The emergency doctrine recognizes a modified standard where...
View ArticleRealty Law Digest
Scott E. Mollen reviews 'Berkowitz v. 29 Woodmere Blvd. Owners,' where an apartment owner showed that a co-op board had discriminatory motive to reject purchasers, and '30 East 18th, LLC v. Mitchel,'...
View ArticleMarketplace: Philly-Based Firm Expanding NYC Office
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young is doubling the size of its New York City office at 100 Park Ave., near Grand Central Terminal. Also, Expedia Inc., a leading global online travel company, has found...
View ArticleLLCs Dominate Business Divorce Cases of 2015
Peter A. Mahler and Matthew D. Donovan review important business divorce cases from 2015 stemming from disputes over the standard for LLC dissolution, LLC operating agreements, LLC valuation, and...
View ArticleCase Law and Statutes Govern Landmark Designations
In his Zoning and Land Use Planning column, Anthony Guardino explains that under well-established New York law, local governments must consider the benefits of landmark designations as well as the...
View ArticleState DEC Proposes Conservation Easement Regulation
In her State Environmental Regulation column, Charlotte A. Biblow discusses a proposed regulation that would provide standards and procedures for Department of Environmental Conservation staff to use...
View ArticleCourt Expands Medical Providers' Liability to Third Parties
In his Health Law column, Francis J. Serbaroli analyzes a recent decision from New York's Court of Appeals that could expose hospitals, physicians and other providers to significantly more malpractice...
View ArticleSo You're Thinking of Joining a Public Company Board
In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: Candidates for directorships on public company boards have much to consider. The extent to which individuals can...
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