by Robert J. Smith | Oct 19, 2011 | Articles
This week, the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics came down with an opinion on the subject of a lawyer’s participation in the process of “grossing up” the sales price of a residential property in an amount matched...
by Robert J. Smith | Aug 20, 2010 | Articles
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York has issued a strong statement in support of the construction of an Islamic center and mosque 2 blocks from Ground Zero. I support the statement and its message. The following is an article from NY Lawyer, 8/20/10. New...
by Robert J. Smith | Jul 13, 2010 | Articles
This NY Times article discusses how some prewar rental buildings are now being converted to condominiums. It’s a good article in that it explains some of the differences between condos and coops and points out some of the advantages and disadvantages of each. ...
by Robert J. Smith | Jul 2, 2010 | Articles
The $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers was extended by Congress this week. The credit was set to expire, but was extended until September 30th, for all deals for which contracts were signed on or before April 30th. This is a breath of fresh air to many...
by Robert J. Smith | Jun 25, 2010 | Articles
A unanimous NY State Court of Appeals held that Columbia University was entitled to take a number of properties in West Harlem by eminent domain, reversing the decision of the Appellate Division, First Department. The lower court decision had distinguished the Court...
