Published Articles
Our firm’s attorneys regularly contribute to legal and business publications. Our firm’s articles are listed below.
August 23, 2021
The Shifting Rules on Virtual Meetings in (Post) Pandemic Times
by Erin Casey
Since Governor Cuomo’s announcement in June of “New York Forward” – a lifting of many COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions- much has changed. The Delta variant and sluggish vaccination rates, as well…
May 24, 2021
4th Department Provides Clarity On Avoiding Civil Liability Under The Lien Law By Restoring Diverted Funds
by Richard Bell
Codified in 1959, Article 3-a of the Lien Law (Lien Law §§70-79a) provides very stringent trust provisions related to certain funds on construction projects. For those not familiar with its…
April 15, 2021
Advocate’s View: Substantial Completion Bill Signed Into Law
by Daniel Adams
In this article, Daniel Adams discusses the new legislation and specifics of the Substantial Completion Bill. Snippet from the article: New York continues to provide legislation designed to speed up…
March 1, 2021
Commentary: A Final End to an Ungentlemanly Agreement
by Anthony Adams
In this article, Tony Adams reviews the history of the “gentlemen’s agreement” and the recent MLB press release announcing “Major League Baseball is correcting a long time oversight in the game’s…
February 22, 2021
Advocate’s View: Life Insurance Trustee Absolved of Policy Lapse — This Time
by Anthony Adams
An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust — ILIT for short — is a common estate planning tool, well known to attorneys and financial planners. In this article, Anthony Adams discusses some…
December 22, 2020
Advocate’s View: Foster Care Case May Affect Challenges to COVID Restrictions
by Adams Leclair
A little over a month ago, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. Fulton challenges a decision by the city of Philadelphia to…
November 19, 2020
Advocate’s View: Commercial Litigator’s Legal Lexicon: The Power of the Word ‘Notwithstanding’
by Mary Jo Korona
Every once in a while, the Court of Appeals gifts the commercial litigator with an opinion that includes a useful discussion about the meaning and significance of a familiar and…
October 12, 2020
Advocate’s View: It’s the (Zoom) Where it Happens — What You Need to Know About Virtual Mediations
by Thomas Stander
Virtual mediations have become more commonplace in the practice of law since March 2020. That shouldn’t be a big deal, right? Isn’t it just like preparing for an in-person mediation? …
September 22, 2020
Advocates View: Navigating the Eviction Moratorium in New York State
by Robert Yawman
As a result of the pandemic, New York protected both commercial and residential tenants from eviction. Eviction proceedings have been paused and modified for nearly six months because of Executive…