New NYC Law: Co-op Admissions Timing Law
Co-op boards and managing agents will need to quickly familiarize themselves with a newly-adopted Local Law, Intro. 1120-B, which requires co-ops with 10 or more residential units to follow strict timelines to review and respond to sales applications that require board approval.
Phillips Nizer Endorses Principles of Legal Independence and Professional Responsibility
Phillips Nizer announced today that the firm has signed the Legal Principles of Independence and Professional Responsibility, a statement developed to reaffirm core values of the legal profession, including independence of counsel, ethical advocacy, and respect for the rule of law.
Phillips Nizer LLP Announces Promotions to Counsel
Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce the promotions of Judith L. Swartz and Lindsey de Stefan to Counsel, effective January 7.
AZM Elects Marc A. Landis as Treasurer
The American Zionist Movement elected new officers last month who will take the helm of delivering passionate leadership for the movement. Marc Landis, our managing partner, has been elected to serve as the AZM Treasurer for a two-year term.
Mark Axinn Published in Habitat Weekly With Article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”
Mark Axinn, Chair, Cooperative and Condominium Practice at Phillips Nizer, was published in Habitat Weekly’s December 20th issue with the article, “Hidden Costs of Commercial Leases”, discussing how leasing a co-op’s commercial space can come with “hidden” costs, such as rent concessions and broker fees, and means to best address those expenses.
Elizabeth Adinolfi Featured In NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal With Article Discussing New York Civil Procedure In Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings
https://nysba.org/chaos-in-the-courts-a-procedural-solution-to-rein-in-contested-article-81-cases/Elizabeth A. Adinolfi, Partner in Phillips Nizer’s Marital and Litigation Practices, specializing in Elder Law, was published in the New York State Bar Association’s Elder and Special Needs Law Journal, for the article, “Chaos in the Courts: A Procedural Solution to Rein in Contested Article 81 Cases”, December 2023. The article provides an in-depth review of guardianship procedure and the difficulties those bringing Article 81 guardianship proceeding face.