When in Doubt – Blame the Bank
Regulators have recently erupted with pronouncements regarding the alleged “abusive” practice of bank...
When Is A Liquidated Damage Clause An Unenforceable Penalty?
A homeowner wanted to develop his West Greenwich Village townhouse and entered into a License Agreeme...
Bank Obligations Regarding Attorney Escrow Accounts
The President of the New York State Bar Association recently appointed me to a special ethics subcomm...
Condominiums May Conduct Unit Owner Meetings Virtually
On July 1, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law a bill amending Section 339-v of the Real Property L...
Federal Circuit Backtracks on Negative Claim Limitations in Fingolimod Patent
Novartis Pharms. Corp. v. Accord Healthcare Inc., No. 2021-1070 (Fed. Cir. June 21, 2022).
When A Marriage Ends, Who Gets The Pets? A Recent Statutory Amendment In New York May Make It More Complicated For Courts To Decide
When a couple separates, a common concern is who will get to keep the pets. Companion animals occupy...
