In a recent appellate decision, the Second Department reaffirmed that a commercial tenant who continues to possess the leased premises cannot withhold rent from its landlord, notwithstanding the landlord’s failure to fulfill certain obligations, unless the lease agreement specifically states otherwise. See Tolou Realty Assocs., Inc. v. Dolphin Diner Corp., […]
White Plains, NY (January 5, 2026) Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, is pleased to announce that Cassandra M. Vogel and Jonathan Ohring have been elevated to partners of the firm. “Cassandra and Jonathan exemplify the qualities we value most at Yankwitt LLP, exceptional advocacy, […]
Commercial lease disputes often turn on the plain terms of the agreement. Thus, where courts are asked to allocate responsibilities between landlords and tenants, the first stop is to see what the lease provides. In a recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, the court was asked to adjudicate […]
White Plains, NY (Dec. 9, 2025) – For the third year in a row, Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has been named a Best Place to Work: Law Firms by The Best Companies Group. The honor reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to a […]
Yankwitt LLP Partner Jason Swergold was recently interviewed for an article in the Gothamist about this week’s high-profile suppression hearings in New York state court involving defendant Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant United States Attorney […]