http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/New York Law Journal - This Week's NewsNew York Law Journal - This Week's News http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/sarcone-seeks-stay-of-order-releasing-attorney-disciplinary-admonition/Sarcone Seeks Stay of Order Releasing Attorney Disciplinary Admonitionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971921690/0/nylj-news~Sarcone-Seeks-Stay-of-Order-Releasing-Attorney-Disciplinary-Admonition/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/sarcone-seeks-stay-of-order-releasing-attorney-disciplinary-admonition/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:01:44 EST]]>The Campaign for Accountability opposed John A. Sarcone III's bid to delay disclosure while he seeks appellate review, arguing he has shown neither a meritorious appeal nor irreparable harm.

       
]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/968103935/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Litigation/Litigators/Federal Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/90/37/c6eb915d48c9a1d9b9142f67990d/john-sarcone-iii-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The Campaign for Accountability opposed John A. Sarcone III's bid to delay disclosure while he seeks appellate review, arguing he has shown neither a meritorious appeal nor irreparable harm.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/911-familys-malpractice-claim-against-kreindler--kreindler-survives-over-13k-recovery-on-43m-judgment/9/11 Family's Malpractice Claim Against Kreindler & Kreindler Survives Over $13K Recovery on $43M Judgmenthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971915483/0/nylj-news~Familys-Malpractice-Claim-Against-Kreindler-Kreindler-Survives-Over-K-Recovery-on-M-Judgment/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/911-familys-malpractice-claim-against-kreindler--kreindler-survives-over-13k-recovery-on-43m-judgment/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:17:47 EST]]>The lawsuit centers on whether the firm should have obtained final judgments and submitted applications to the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (VSSTF) before a February 2020 deadline.

       
]]> New York Law JournalMarianna Wharryhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/968508173/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Malpractice/Damages/Litigation/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/ae/d5/60d839c94224910b1dff127745ff/national-september-11-memorial-and-museum.jpg ]]>The lawsuit centers on whether the firm should have obtained final judgments and submitted applications to the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (VSSTF) before a February 2020 deadline.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/manhattan-da-task-force-will-shake-up-white-collar-scene/White-Collar Scene in NY Will Shake Up With New Taskforcehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971913500/0/nylj-news~WhiteCollar-Scene-in-NY-Will-Shake-Up-With-New-Taskforce/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/manhattan-da-task-force-will-shake-up-white-collar-scene/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:50:45 EST]]>Several defense lawyers and former prosecutors say the new corporate crime and antitrust task force has the potential to either increase demand for white-collar attorneys or actively hinder existing...

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]]> New York Law JournalRyan Harroffhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/924982085/0/nylj-news.jpgWhite Collar Crime/Antitrust/Corporate Entities/Government/Legal Services/Analysis https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/03/Alvin-Bragg-Selects_9-767x633.jpg ]]>Several defense lawyers and former prosecutors say the new corporate crime and antitrust task force has the potential to either increase demand for white-collar attorneys or actively hinder existing...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/the-warrant-requirement-and-dna-searches/The Warrant Requirement and DNA Searcheshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971908802/0/nylj-news~The-Warrant-Requirement-and-DNA-Searches/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/the-warrant-requirement-and-dna-searches/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST]]>Benjamin Rosenberg discusses whether probable cause for a DNA search warrant requires proof of testable DNA at the crime scene, and whether defendants are entitled to a hearing before such a warrant...

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]]> New York Law JournalBenjamin E. Rosenberghttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971908799/0/nylj-news.jpgCriminal Law/Constitutional Law/Criminal Law/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/d9/d2/5f5db2b9433c98361d8078b00ef0/benjamin-rosenberg-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Benjamin Rosenberg discusses whether probable cause for a DNA search warrant requires proof of testable DNA at the crime scene, and whether defendants are entitled to a hearing before such a warrant...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/litigation-as-abuse-vexatious-litigation-in-domestic-violence-cases/Litigation as Abuse: Vexatious Litigation in Domestic Violence Caseshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971905223/0/nylj-news~Litigation-as-Abuse-Vexatious-Litigation-in-Domestic-Violence-Cases/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/litigation-as-abuse-vexatious-litigation-in-domestic-violence-cases/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST]]>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

       
]]> New York Law JournalMia Pergolizzi and Janet Falkhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/915592961/0/nylj-news.jpgLitigation/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/414/2023/04/Domestic-Violence-Article-202304270852.jpg ]]>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/pending-legislation-unlocks-new-financing-options-for-new-york-state-affordable-housing-developers/Pending Legislation Unlocks New Financing Options for New York State Affordable Housing Developershttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971905226/0/nylj-news~Pending-Legislation-Unlocks-New-Financing-Options-for-New-York-State-Affordable-Housing-Developers/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/pending-legislation-unlocks-new-financing-options-for-new-york-state-affordable-housing-developers/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:57:07 EST]]>New York's S9571 bill would allow state low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times, subject to agency approval and documentation. The change could make credits more liquid,...

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]]> New York Law JournalDanielle Katzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/958160813/0/nylj-news.jpgReal Estate/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/409/2018/08/27-Affordable-Housing.jpg ]]>New York's S9571 bill would allow state low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times, subject to agency approval and documentation. The change could make credits more liquid,...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/the-subpoena-gag-has-evolvedthe-law-hasnt/The Subpoena Gag Has Evolved—The Law Hasn'thttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971904614/0/nylj-news~The-Subpoena-Gag-Has-EvolvedmdashThe-Law-Hasnt/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/the-subpoena-gag-has-evolvedthe-law-hasnt/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:40:58 EST]]>Forty years of judicial disapproval has not stopped prosecutors from asking subpoena recipients to stay quiet. It has taught them how to ask better—and the newest version is worse for your...

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]]> New York Law JournalAlexander Wentworth-Ping and Douglas E. Groverhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971919899/0/nylj-news.jpgWhite Collar Crime/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/7d/d3/c53924924ad790d7d9611b636c34/adobestock-546948164-court-subpoena-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>Forty years of judicial disapproval has not stopped prosecutors from asking subpoena recipients to stay quiet. It has taught them how to ask better—and the newest version is worse for your...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/judicial-hearing-officer-may-not-join-domestic-violence-survivors-advisory-council-without-representation-from-all-sides-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-46/Judicial Hearing Officer May Not Join Domestic Violence Survivors' Advisory Council Without Representation From All Sides: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-46https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971900012/0/nylj-news~Judicial-Hearing-Officer-May-Not-Join-Domestic-Violence-Survivors-Advisory-Council-Without-Representation-From-All-Sides-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/23/judicial-hearing-officer-may-not-join-domestic-violence-survivors-advisory-council-without-representation-from-all-sides-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-46/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>A judicial hearing officer serving part-time in Family Court may not join an advisory council for a project sponsored by a not-for-profit organization that is an advocate and service provider for...

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]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971900009/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/bd/e0/12c72d77464191d0cb841a92a390/council-meeting-or-therapy-session-adobestock-1832988450-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A judicial hearing officer serving part-time in Family Court may not join an advisory council for a project sponsored by a not-for-profit organization that is an advocate and service provider for...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/01/friday-newspaper-389-7250-389-7250/Friday Newspaperhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/907930064/0/nylj-news~Friday-Newspaper/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/01/friday-newspaper-389-7250-389-7250/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNew York Law Journalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971897819/0/nylj-news.jpgPublic Records/Editorials/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f0/64/de34d959417d8cb0340ed6ce2d5e/10232026-nylj-page1-web.jpg ]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/manhattan-appellate-panel-says-228m-debt-didnt-come-with-insurance-company-sale/Manhattan Appellate Panel Says $228M Debt Didn't Come With Insurance Company Salehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971891975/0/nylj-news~Manhattan-Appellate-Panel-Says-M-Debt-Didnt-Come-With-Insurance-Company-Sale/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/manhattan-appellate-panel-says-228m-debt-didnt-come-with-insurance-company-sale/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:36:11 EST]]>The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division, First Department held that a merger hadn't saddled the reinsurer ACP with liability for the debts of the target company's units.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971891972/0/nylj-news.jpgSecurities Litigation/Civil Appeals/Insurance Law/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/53/51/aaab63234fa69f8536996833dd58/first-department-8-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division, First Department held that a merger hadn't saddled the reinsurer ACP with liability for the debts of the target company's units.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ny-high-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-brooklyn-democrats-bylaws-ruling/NY High Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Brooklyn Democrats' Bylaws Rulinghttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971891783/0/nylj-news~NY-High-Court-Declines-to-Hear-Challenge-to-Brooklyn-Democrats-Bylaws-Ruling/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ny-high-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-brooklyn-democrats-bylaws-ruling/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:22:25 EST]]>The New York Court of Appeals denied a motion for leave to appeal filed by the former chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, who sought to challenge two lower court...

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]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/962281028/0/nylj-news.jpgElection and Political Law/News https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2022/12/Court-of-appeals-3-767x633.jpg ]]>The New York Court of Appeals denied a motion for leave to appeal filed by the former chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, who sought to challenge two lower court...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/latham-makes-new-york-top-focus-in-partner-promotions/Latham Makes New York Top Focus in Partner Promotionshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971891375/0/nylj-news~Latham-Makes-New-York-Top-Focus-in-Partner-Promotions/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/latham-makes-new-york-top-focus-in-partner-promotions/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:01:19 EST]]>The firm promoted 36 associates to partner, with many of them again coming in New York.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAndrew Maloneyhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971891372/0/nylj-news.jpgRecruiting/Law Firm Hiring/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/9a/9c/5ede15cb474684ad06e879c9ed3d/latham-and-watkins-sign-nyc-2-jpg767x505-1.jpg ]]>The firm promoted 36 associates to partner, with many of them again coming in New York.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ny-court-orders-grievance-cmte-to-release-of-sarcone-admonition/NY Court Orders Grievance Committee to Release Sarcone Admonitionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971889248/0/nylj-news~NY-Court-Orders-Grievance-Committee-to-Release-Sarcone-Admonition/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ny-court-orders-grievance-cmte-to-release-of-sarcone-admonition/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:30:24 EST]]>The appeals court stopped short of opening the committee's investigative files, however.

       
]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/920772503/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/New York/Federal Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/a4/fd/cd80fe314fa790cd1edbfb6172e4/john-sarcone-iii-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The appeals court stopped short of opening the committee's investigative files, however.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/seward--kissel-is-betting-on-specialization-over-scale/Seward & Kissel Is Betting on Specialization Over Scalehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971888222/0/nylj-news~Seward-Kissel-Is-Betting-on-Specialization-Over-Scale/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/seward--kissel-is-betting-on-specialization-over-scale/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:27:06 EST]]>New managing partner Daniel Bresler told Law.com that the firm is leaning in on its core practices exclusively and is moving cautiously to expand its offerings.

       
]]> New York Law JournalRyan Harroffhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/954178778/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Management/Artificial Intelligence/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/72/67/75f12b444836bc49eab6f0b0eb65/daniel-bresler-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>New managing partner Daniel Bresler told Law.com that the firm is leaning in on its core practices exclusively and is moving cautiously to expand its offerings.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/attorney-seeks-letitia-james-grievance-records-citing-sarcone-disclosure-fight/Attorney Seeks Letitia James Grievance Records, Citing Sarcone Disclosure Fighthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971887280/0/nylj-news~Attorney-Seeks-Letitia-James-Grievance-Records-Citing-Sarcone-Disclosure-Fight/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/attorney-seeks-letitia-james-grievance-records-citing-sarcone-disclosure-fight/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:42:02 EST]]>Andrew Kloster is asking the Third Department to disclose how attorney disciplinary authorities handled four previously public grievances involving New York's attorney general, arguing the court...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971887277/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/New York/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/32/38/27f97cc248d0ae3b7c8040a1c701/letitia-james-dscf2622-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Andrew Kloster is asking the Third Department to disclose how attorney disciplinary authorities handled four previously public grievances involving New York's attorney general, arguing the court...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/as-ny-advances-plans-for-new-nuclear-reactors-lawyers-see-untested-regulatory-questions/As NY Advances Plans for New Nuclear Reactors, Lawyers See Untested Regulatory Questionshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971886557/0/nylj-news~As-NY-Advances-Plans-for-New-Nuclear-Reactors-Lawyers-See-Untested-Regulatory-Questions/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/as-ny-advances-plans-for-new-nuclear-reactors-lawyers-see-untested-regulatory-questions/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:04:57 EST]]>Lawyers and a prospective host community are examining how state siting rules will mesh with federal licensing and how emerging reactor technology could affect local land use authority and tax...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971913770/0/nylj-news.jpgEnergy and Natural Resources/Energy/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/52/37/1258eec94c95b7463d40e837a975/eldred-senlet-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Lawyers and a prospective host community are examining how state siting rules will mesh with federal licensing and how emerging reactor technology could affect local land use authority and tax...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/aaron-franklin-highlights-civil-litigation-background-in-bid-for-brooklyn-judgeship/Aaron Franklin Highlights Civil Litigation Background in Bid for Brooklyn Judgeshiphttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971886134/0/nylj-news~Aaron-Franklin-Highlights-Civil-Litigation-Background-in-Bid-for-Brooklyn-Judgeship/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/aaron-franklin-highlights-civil-litigation-background-in-bid-for-brooklyn-judgeship/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:38:18 EST]]>Aaron Franklin is a civil litigator and general practitioner whose legal career has focused largely in Kings County's civil courts. He was admitted to practice in New York in 2017.

       
]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971886068/0/nylj-news.jpgElection and Political Law/Cases and Courts/Court Administration/Judges/Litigation/Litigators/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/2d/20/92a8ea9b41c5b6a0a31cf5df5928/aaron-franklin-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Aaron Franklin is a civil litigator and general practitioner whose legal career has focused largely in Kings County's civil courts. He was admitted to practice in New York in 2017.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ai-governance-takes-center-stage-in-insurance-policy-renewals/AI Governance Takes Center Stage in Insurance Policy Renewalshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971878289/0/nylj-news~AI-Governance-Takes-Center-Stage-in-Insurance-Policy-Renewals/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/ai-governance-takes-center-stage-in-insurance-policy-renewals/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST]]>Anthony Crawford explains how documented AI governance and risk controls can help commercial policyholders navigate new coverage questions, exclusions and negotiations during insurance renewals.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAnthony B. Crawfordhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956092346/0/nylj-news.jpgInsurance Law/Artificial Intelligence/Corporate Governance/Insurance Law/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/7e/a5/1659e96f4302b603558ae15e8057/anthony-crawford-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Anthony Crawford explains how documented AI governance and risk controls can help commercial policyholders navigate new coverage questions, exclusions and negotiations during insurance renewals.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/staying-the-course-what-fact-finding-a-plaintiff-can-conduct-during-the-pslra-discovery-stay/Staying the Course: What Fact-Finding a Plaintiff Can Conduct During the PSLRA Discovery Stayhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971875058/0/nylj-news~Staying-the-Course-What-FactFinding-a-Plaintiff-Can-Conduct-During-the-PSLRA-Discovery-Stay/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/staying-the-course-what-fact-finding-a-plaintiff-can-conduct-during-the-pslra-discovery-stay/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST]]>The PSLRA generally pauses court-compelled discovery in securities-fraud class actions until a motion to dismiss is resolved. It does not bar independent investigation or requests for public records,...

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]]> New York Law JournalMichael H. Rogers and Stephen C. BoscoloSecurities Litigation/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion]]>The PSLRA generally pauses court-compelled discovery in securities-fraud class actions until a motion to dismiss is resolved. It does not bar independent investigation or requests for public records,...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/judge-must-recuse-from-former-firms-cases-for-2-years-after-financial-ties-end-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-45/Judge Must Recuse From Former Firm's Cases for 2 Years After Financial Ties End: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-45https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971870216/0/nylj-news~Judge-Must-Recuse-From-Former-Firms-Cases-for-Years-After-Financial-Ties-End-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/22/judge-must-recuse-from-former-firms-cases-for-2-years-after-financial-ties-end-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-45/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>A judge must continue to disqualify in matters involving his/her former law firm for two years from the date the business and financial relationship between the judge and his/her former law firm...

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]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971870210/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/cf/65/098901cf437a971f244d9dffdf60/financial-discussion-adobestock-2099033433-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A judge must continue to disqualify in matters involving his/her former law firm for two years from the date the business and financial relationship between the judge and his/her former law firm...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/10/31/thursday-newspaper-389-7242/Thursday Newspaperhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/907877834/0/nylj-news~Thursday-Newspaper/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/10/31/thursday-newspaper-389-7242/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNew York Law Journalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971867294/0/nylj-news.jpgPublic Records https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/22/49/fb66d0314f2ca7c4337f737cbf13/102226-nylj-article-505-767.jpg ]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/ex-paul-weiss-client-cant-pause-malpractice-suit-against-firm/Ex-Paul Weiss Client Can't Pause Malpractice Suit Against Firmhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971863964/0/nylj-news~ExPaul-Weiss-Client-Cant-Pause-Malpractice-Suit-Against-Firm/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/ex-paul-weiss-client-cant-pause-malpractice-suit-against-firm/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:52:45 EST]]>More than half a dozen firms are involved in multiple layers of Fairstead Capital Management litigation across New York and Delaware.

       
]]> New York Law JournalRyan Harroffhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/968484269/0/nylj-news.jpgLitigation/Civil Appeals/Employment Litigation/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/16/69/97f3aa524707b4750e868bf73f69/paul-weiss-sullivan-cromwell-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>More than half a dozen firms are involved in multiple layers of Fairstead Capital Management litigation across New York and Delaware.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/ny-high-court-considers-whether-settlement-silence-waived-attorney-fees/NY High Court Considers Whether Settlement Silence Waived Attorney Feeshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971859308/0/nylj-news~NY-High-Court-Considers-Whether-Settlement-Silence-Waived-Attorney-Fees/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/ny-high-court-considers-whether-settlement-silence-waived-attorney-fees/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:27:38 EST]]>New York Court of Appeals judges questioned whether car wash workers preserved statutory attorney fees after accepting a settlement offer, while Judge Jenny Rivera suggested the owners could have...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/956906681/0/nylj-news.jpgEmployment Law/Civil Appeals/Litigation/Retail/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/06/0e/09cf7ab84cca8ddad616cb54f74a/jenny-rivera-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>New York Court of Appeals judges questioned whether car wash workers preserved statutory attorney fees after accepting a settlement offer, while Judge Jenny Rivera suggested the owners could have...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/new-york-city-must-face-ex-rikers-inmates-excessive-detention-suit/New York City Must Face Ex-Rikers Inmate's Excessive Detention Suithttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971858261/0/nylj-news~New-York-City-Must-Face-ExRikers-Inmates-Excessive-Detention-Suit/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/new-york-city-must-face-ex-rikers-inmates-excessive-detention-suit/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:31:25 EST]]>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a former inmate adequately alleged that New York City maintained policies or practices that could result in excessive detention.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971858888/0/nylj-news.jpgCriminal Law/Civil Appeals/Constitutional Law/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/56/5f/3dcfcdb542499db0ae50b975059b/232284242-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a former inmate adequately alleged that New York City maintained policies or practices that could result in excessive detention.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/mamdani-names-brennan-centers-douglas-keith-to-lead-judicial-screening-panel/Mamdani Names Brennan Center's Douglas Keith to Lead Judicial Screening Panelhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971856416/0/nylj-news~Mamdani-Names-Brennan-Centers-Douglas-Keith-to-Lead-Judicial-Screening-Panel/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/mamdani-names-brennan-centers-douglas-keith-to-lead-judicial-screening-panel/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:50:38 EST]]>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named former Brennan Center attorney Douglas Keith as executive director of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.

       
]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971858891/0/nylj-news.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Criminal Law/Litigation/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/1e/2e/780a0b86451d86b3a2ee4bdab73d/douglas-keith-1-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named former Brennan Center attorney Douglas Keith as executive director of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/we-expect-a-free-and-fair-election/We Expect a Free and Fair Electionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971856221/0/nylj-news~We-Expect-a-Free-and-Fair-Election/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/we-expect-a-free-and-fair-election/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:43:02 EST]]>Goldfeder, a Democrat and Chair of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Election Law and Kaune, a Republican and Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Standing...

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]]> New York Law JournalJerry H. Goldfeder and Jason D. Kaunehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971858903/0/nylj-news.jpgElection and Political Law/Commentary https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/e7/fa/717b5eb241ff912ec5aec2370911/new-york-voting-2025-2-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Goldfeder, a Democrat and Chair of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Election Law and Kaune, a Republican and Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Standing...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/xavier-carr-says-fairness-equal-access-to-justice-motivate-his-bid-for-civil-court-seat/Xavier Carr Says Fairness, Equal Access to Justice Motivate His Bid for Civil Court Seathttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971856224/0/nylj-news~Xavier-Carr-Says-Fairness-Equal-Access-to-Justice-Motivate-His-Bid-for-Civil-Court-Seat/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/xavier-carr-says-fairness-equal-access-to-justice-motivate-his-bid-for-civil-court-seat/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:37:43 EST]]>Carr has spent most of his legal career in public service. After nearly a decade in the courts, he joined the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation in 2022, where he serves as senior...

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]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971855954/0/nylj-news.jpgElection and Political Law/Cases and Courts/Court Administration/Judges/Litigation/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f8/5e/eff3b22741b59290366da0f8bbf3/xavier-carr-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>Carr has spent most of his legal career in public service. After nearly a decade in the courts, he joined the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation in 2022, where he serves as senior...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/new-york-shifts-more-scheduling-risk-to-construction-employers/New York Shifts More Scheduling Risk to Construction Employershttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971852417/0/nylj-news~New-York-Shifts-More-Scheduling-Risk-to-Construction-Employers/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/new-york-shifts-more-scheduling-risk-to-construction-employers/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:29:25 EST]]>New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act takes effect this December. It generally requires construction employers to pay workers who report for work at least four hours' wages—or their shorter...

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]]> New York Law JournalKyle D. Winnick and Howard M. Wexlerhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971859005/0/nylj-news.jpgConstruction Accident Litigation/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/ad/21/21f1566842eb9713a7051bda1a2c/bk-construction-12-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>New York's Construction Reporting Pay Act takes effect this December. It generally requires construction employers to pay workers who report for work at least four hours' wages—or their shorter...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/window-guard-requirements-in-ny-whos-responsible/Window Guard Requirements in NY: Who's Responsible?https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971845208/0/nylj-news~Window-Guard-Requirements-in-NY-Whos-Responsible/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/window-guard-requirements-in-ny-whos-responsible/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:03:06 EST]]>Doris Rios Duffy and Robert Whitbeck explain how New York's window guard laws generally place installation duties on condominium unit owners while leaving boards' notice obligations unresolved.

       
]]> New York Law JournalDoris Rios Duffy and Robert S. Whitbeckhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971845193/0/nylj-news.jpgPremises Liability/Legislation/Premises Liability/Real Estate/New York/Real Estate/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/0a/48/c8bffe024b209b8cd083a5fd584d/duffy-whitbeck-jpg767x505-2.jpg ]]>Doris Rios Duffy and Robert Whitbeck explain how New York's window guard laws generally place installation duties on condominium unit owners while leaving boards' notice obligations unresolved.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/judge-may-advocate-changes-to-judicial-conduct-commission-during-campaign-for-reelection-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-44/Judge May Advocate Changes to Judicial Conduct Commission During Campaign for Reelection: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-44https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971837798/0/nylj-news~Judge-May-Advocate-Changes-to-Judicial-Conduct-Commission-During-Campaign-for-Reelection-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/21/judge-may-advocate-changes-to-judicial-conduct-commission-during-campaign-for-reelection-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-44/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>(1) During the course of his/her campaign for election or re-election to judicial office, a judge may make comments and recommendations concerning the Commission on Judicial Conduct which, in the...

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]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971837789/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/e1/9a/cb4eed4142dda0291842c7433c23/adobestock-284307896-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>(1) During the course of his/her campaign for election or re-election to judicial office, a judge may make comments and recommendations concerning the Commission on Judicial Conduct which, in the...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/06/wednesday-newspaper-389-7217/Wednesday Newspaperhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/907803707/0/nylj-news~Wednesday-Newspaper/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/06/wednesday-newspaper-389-7217/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST]]>Click on the selected section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNew York Law Journalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971835410/0/nylj-news.jpgPublic Records https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/cc/26/b2d227ce46c993bf6855fcf26937/10212026-nylj-page1-web.jpg ]]>Click on the selected section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/food-importer-sues-trump-for-using-relic-to-impose-canada-tariffs/Food Importer Sues Trump for Using 'Relic' to Impose Canada Tariffshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971828093/0/nylj-news~Food-Importer-Sues-Trump-for-Using-Relic-to-Impose-Canada-Tariffs/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/food-importer-sues-trump-for-using-relic-to-impose-canada-tariffs/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:06:51 EST]]>Suing on behalf of a food importer, the Liberty Justice Center argues that the law used to enact 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods—Section 338 of the Tariff Act of...

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]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/911571782/0/nylj-news.jpgTrade Law /Class Actions https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/392/2023/10/Donald-Trump_6-767x633.jpg ]]>Suing on behalf of a food importer, the Liberty Justice Center argues that the law used to enact 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods—Section 338 of the Tariff Act of...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/months-after-ny-insurance-overhaul-hochul-touts-16-auto-fraud-arrests/Months After NY Insurance Overhaul, Hochul Touts 16 Auto Fraud Arrestshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971827577/0/nylj-news~Months-After-NY-Insurance-Overhaul-Hochul-Touts-Auto-Fraud-Arrests/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/months-after-ny-insurance-overhaul-hochul-touts-16-auto-fraud-arrests/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:39:11 EST]]>Hochul, who had singled out “billboard lawyers during her budget push, pointed to nearly $500,000 in alleged attempted fraudulent claims as evidence of her intensified crackdown, while New York...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/909289475/0/nylj-news.jpgInsurance Litigation/Insurance Law/Personal Injury/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/d4/4c/a9e08e4e40e1a69ab3e87ad5f750/54071883533-d0daa98539-o-767x633-1.jpg ]]>Hochul, who had singled out “billboard lawyers during her budget push, pointed to nearly $500,000 in alleged attempted fraudulent claims as evidence of her intensified crackdown, while New York...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/4-lawyer-commodities-finance-team-jumps-from-hogan-lovells-cadwalader-to-blank-rome-in-nyc/4-Lawyer Commodities, Finance Team Jumps From Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to Blank Rome in NYChttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971826647/0/nylj-news~Lawyer-Commodities-Finance-Team-Jumps-From-Hogan-Lovells-Cadwalader-to-Blank-Rome-in-NYC/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/4-lawyer-commodities-finance-team-jumps-from-hogan-lovells-cadwalader-to-blank-rome-in-nyc/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:03 EST]]>The new team collectively represents commodity merchants, traders and the institutions that finance them across a range of transactions.

       
]]> New York Law JournalJon Campisihttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971826512/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Law Firm Partners/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/84/36/aab583f9458bbede252eb9c51045/blank-rome-office-sign-new-3-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The new team collectively represents commodity merchants, traders and the institutions that finance them across a range of transactions.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/ny-top-court-probes-constitutional-search-conflict-in-housing-anti-bias-law/NY Top Court Probes Constitutional Search Conflict in Housing Anti-Bias Lawhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971826224/0/nylj-news~NY-Top-Court-Probes-Constitutional-Search-Conflict-in-Housing-AntiBias-Law/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/ny-top-court-probes-constitutional-search-conflict-in-housing-anti-bias-law/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:07:34 EST]]>Questions centered on whether mandatory federal inspections undermine landlords' consent, and how that conflict warrants facially invalidating New York's source-of-income protections.

       
]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/908151278/0/nylj-news.jpgCivil Appeals/Constitutional Law/State and Local Government/Real Estate/News https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2024/03/Court-of-Appeals-4-767x633.jpg ]]>Questions centered on whether mandatory federal inspections undermine landlords' consent, and how that conflict warrants facially invalidating New York's source-of-income protections.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/nyc-proposes-first-of-its-kind-automated-customer-service-chatbot-regulation/NYC Proposes First-of-Its-Kind Automated Customer Service Chatbot Regulationhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971824418/0/nylj-news~NYC-Proposes-FirstofItsKind-Automated-Customer-Service-Chatbot-Regulation/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/nyc-proposes-first-of-its-kind-automated-customer-service-chatbot-regulation/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:33:57 EST]]>The chatbot rule would require businesses to provide timely and reasonable customer service in addition to offering customers access to a human representative if that service falls short.

       
]]> New York Law JournalMarianna Wharryhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971825420/0/nylj-news.jpgConsumer Protection/Artificial Intelligence/Regulation/State and Local Government/Technology Media and Telecom/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/d3/66/7df44ea940fdb1befe296b564fc0/amtrak-ai-2080px-dscf0064-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The chatbot rule would require businesses to provide timely and reasonable customer service in addition to offering customers access to a human representative if that service falls short.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/former-mit-professor-wins-6m-defamation-verdict-against-colleague-who-accused-him-of-sexual-harassment/Former MIT Professor Wins $6M Defamation Verdict Against Colleague Who Accused Him of Sexual Harassmenthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971824421/0/nylj-news~Former-MIT-Professor-Wins-M-Defamation-Verdict-Against-Colleague-Who-Accused-Him-of-Sexual-Harassment/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/former-mit-professor-wins-6m-defamation-verdict-against-colleague-who-accused-him-of-sexual-harassment/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:33:11 EST]]>The jury, composed of seven women and six men, unanimously awarded David Sabatini $6 million in damages, plus prejudgment interest, after determining Kristin Knouse had defamed him and interfered...

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]]> New York Law JournalMarianna Wharryhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/951900263/0/nylj-news.jpgDefamation /Damages/New England/Education/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/32/68/a391b5e947e7958fe1992215acbc/suffolk-county-courthouse-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>The jury, composed of seven women and six men, unanimously awarded David Sabatini $6 million in damages, plus prejudgment interest, after determining Kristin Knouse had defamed him and interfered...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/pace-university-names-texas-am-law-dean-as-next-president/Pace University Names Texas A&M Law Dean as Next Presidenthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971824337/0/nylj-news~Pace-University-Names-Texas-AM-Law-Dean-as-Next-President/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/pace-university-names-texas-am-law-dean-as-next-president/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:26:42 EST]]>Texas A&M University School of Law Dean Robert “Bobby Ahdieh has been named Pace University's ninth president, effective Jan. 1.

       
]]> New York Law JournalChristine Charnoskyhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971824223/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Education/Texas/New York/Education/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/ed/6b/c2bc88e64fdbad95f33aea1d2529/ahdieh3-2-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Texas A&M University School of Law Dean Robert “Bobby Ahdieh has been named Pace University's ninth president, effective Jan. 1.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/prior-judgment-bars-tenant-from-relitigating-91-million-debt-this-week-in-scott-mollens-realty-law-digest/Prior Judgment Bars Tenant From Relitigating $9.1 Million Debt: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digesthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971823080/0/nylj-news~Prior-Judgment-Bars-Tenant-From-Relitigating-Million-Debt-This-Week-in-Scott-Mollens-Realty-Law-Digest/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/prior-judgment-bars-tenant-from-relitigating-91-million-debt-this-week-in-scott-mollens-realty-law-digest/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:36:28 EST]]>This Week Scott Mollen discusses Covizon, LLC v. Zerospace Holdings LLC, a commercial landlord-tenant case involving unpaid rent and whether a prior judgment against a tenant's guarantor prevents the...

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]]> New York Law JournalScott Mollenhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/907785584/0/nylj-news.jpgCivil Procedure/Civil Procedure/Landlord Tenant Law/Real Estate/Real Estate/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2021/07/Scott-Mollen-767x633.jpg ]]>This Week Scott Mollen discusses Covizon, LLC v. Zerospace Holdings LLC, a commercial landlord-tenant case involving unpaid rent and whether a prior judgment against a tenant's guarantor prevents the...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/article-16-and-the-child-victims-act-a-fundamental-conflict/Article 16 and the Child Victims Act: A Fundamental Conflicthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971822954/0/nylj-news~Article-and-the-Child-Victims-Act-A-Fundamental-Conflict/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/article-16-and-the-child-victims-act-a-fundamental-conflict/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:29:59 EST]]>Ameer Benno examines the growing tension between CPLR Article 16's apportionment scheme and the remedial goals of the Child Victims Act—specifically, whether institutions sued under the CVA can...

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]]> New York Law JournalAmeer Bennohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971822951/0/nylj-news.jpgCriminal Law/Criminal Law/Legislation/Trusts and Estates/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/402/2023/03/Child-Abuse-767x633-1.jpg ]]>Ameer Benno examines the growing tension between CPLR Article 16's apportionment scheme and the remedial goals of the Child Victims Act—specifically, whether institutions sued under the CVA can...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/dissolving-an-llc-and-partitioning-property-the-high-bar-for-getting-results/Dissolving an LLC and Partitioning Property: The High Bar for Getting Resultshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971819624/0/nylj-news~Dissolving-an-LLC-and-Partitioning-Property-The-High-Bar-for-Getting-Results/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/dissolving-an-llc-and-partitioning-property-the-high-bar-for-getting-results/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:36:38 EST]]>Adam Leitman Bailey and Courtney Lerias explain why members of real estate-holding LLCs face major obstacles to judicial dissolution and partitioning property.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAdam Leitman Bailey and Courtney J. Leriashttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971819621/0/nylj-news.jpgCorporate Governance/Corporate Entities/Real Estate/Real Estate/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/1b/e3/85f67d474d41a2aad269c7dd4933/bailey-lerias-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Adam Leitman Bailey and Courtney Lerias explain why members of real estate-holding LLCs face major obstacles to judicial dissolution and partitioning property.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/from-texas-to-brooklyn-civil-court-candidate-anthony-vaughn-jr-on-his-path-to-the-bench/From Texas to Brooklyn: Civil Court Candidate Anthony Vaughn Jr. on His Path to the Benchhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971818751/0/nylj-news~From-Texas-to-Brooklyn-Civil-Court-Candidate-Anthony-Vaughn-Jr-on-His-Path-to-the-Bench/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/from-texas-to-brooklyn-civil-court-candidate-anthony-vaughn-jr-on-his-path-to-the-bench/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:01:36 EST]]>With 26 years in private practice spanning commercial litigation, professional liability, mortgage litigation and landlord-tenant matters, Anthony Vaughn Jr. says his broad civil practice has...

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]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971818748/0/nylj-news.jpgElection and Political Law/Cases and Courts/Court Administration/Judges/Litigation/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/7e/79/1f35167e48338eb11c6c75d0eac9/anthony-vaughn-jr-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>With 26 years in private practice spanning commercial litigation, professional liability, mortgage litigation and landlord-tenant matters, Anthony Vaughn Jr. says his broad civil practice has...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/the-state-of-restrictive-covenants-in-franchising-new-york-at-the-crossroads/The State of Restrictive Covenants in Franchising: New York at the Crossroadshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971815556/0/nylj-news~The-State-of-Restrictive-Covenants-in-Franchising-New-York-at-the-Crossroads/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/the-state-of-restrictive-covenants-in-franchising-new-york-at-the-crossroads/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:21:20 EST]]>New York may enforce reasonable franchise non-competes, but broad restrictions risk being struck down. Virginia will ban most post-termination franchise restraints from July 2026. Franchisors should...

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]]> New York Law JournalMarc Lieberstein and Colby H. Bermanhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971815514/0/nylj-news.jpgColumns/Editorials https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/412/2022/05/Non-compete-agreement-767x633.jpg ]]>New York may enforce reasonable franchise non-competes, but broad restrictions risk being struck down. Virginia will ban most post-termination franchise restraints from July 2026. Franchisors should...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/attorney-client-privilege-cautionary-decisions/Attorney-Client Privilege: Cautionary Decisionshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971815139/0/nylj-news~AttorneyClient-Privilege-Cautionary-Decisions/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/attorney-client-privilege-cautionary-decisions/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:03:46 EST]]>The cases show three ways privilege can be lost—or protected: using a privileged document to prepare a witness may waive protection for the whole document; consultants are covered only when...

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]]> New York Law JournalMichael J. Hutterhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/921670256/0/nylj-news.jpgEvidence/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2021/10/Hutter_Michael_J-767x633.jpg ]]>The cases show three ways privilege can be lost—or protected: using a privileged document to prepare a witness may waive protection for the whole document; consultants are covered only when...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/attorneys-on-the-move-dechert-adds-financial-services-group-partner-litigation-partner-joins-fox-rothschild/Attorneys 'On the Move': Dechert Adds Financial Services Partner; Litigation Partner Joins Fox Rothschildhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971812745/0/nylj-news~Attorneys-On-the-Move-Dechert-Adds-Financial-Services-Partner-Litigation-Partner-Joins-Fox-Rothschild/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/attorneys-on-the-move-dechert-adds-financial-services-group-partner-litigation-partner-joins-fox-rothschild/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST]]>And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

       
]]> New York Law JournalPatricia Kanehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971812706/0/nylj-news.jpgCareer Development/On the Move/Career Development/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Partners/Partner Promotions/Career Announcements/In Brief https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/9b/0f/715ffb01468cac7029861e782617/carl767-1-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/when-the-dupe-looks-too-good-what-dupe-litigation-teaches-brands-in-the-age-of-imitation/When the Dupe Looks Too Good: What Dupe Litigation Teaches Brands in the Age of Imitationhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971808968/0/nylj-news~When-the-Dupe-Looks-Too-Good-What-Dupe-Litigation-Teaches-Brands-in-the-Age-of-Imitation/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/when-the-dupe-looks-too-good-what-dupe-litigation-teaches-brands-in-the-age-of-imitation/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST]]>Dupes aren't always illegal. Brands must prove copying violates protections like trademarks, patents, copyright, or advertising laws.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNatsayi Mawerehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/912677900/0/nylj-news.jpgTrademarks/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/382/2021/02/online_copyright.jpg ]]>Dupes aren't always illegal. Brands must prove copying violates protections like trademarks, patents, copyright, or advertising laws.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/panel-wont-answer-hypothetical-question-about-social-media-campaign-page-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-43/Panel Won't Answer Hypothetical Question About Social Media Campaign Page: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-43https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971804432/0/nylj-news~Panel-Wont-Answer-Hypothetical-Question-About-Social-Media-Campaign-Page-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/panel-wont-answer-hypothetical-question-about-social-media-campaign-page-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-43/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>The Committee does not answer hypothetical or speculative questions.

       
]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/969166628/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/382/2020/05/social_media8.jpg ]]>The Committee does not answer hypothetical or speculative questions.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/05/tuesday-newspaper-389-3809/Tuesday Newspaperhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/907774601/0/nylj-news~Tuesday-Newspaper/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/05/tuesday-newspaper-389-3809/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNew York Law Journalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971801081/0/nylj-news.jpgPublic Records https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/95/92/d43a245843b099fac32be71e2d21/102026-nylj-article-505-767.jpg ]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/weil-planning-to-merge/Weil Planning to Mergehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971810534/0/nylj-news~Weil-Planning-to-Merge/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/weil-planning-to-merge/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:05:52 EST]]>Sources indicated that any Weil merger would include a firm with a large national or international presence with Texas offices and an interest in building out in New York.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAmanda O'Brien and Christine Simmonshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/945810476/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Mergers/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/90/a8/bb1940b1433aa2db0640d8a536bc/06-weil-gotshal-web.jpg ]]>Sources indicated that any Weil merger would include a firm with a large national or international presence with Texas offices and an interest in building out in New York.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/firing-squad-versus-lethal-injection-whats-more-honest-and-reliable/Firing Squad Versus Lethal Injection: What's More Honest and Reliable?https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971789606/0/nylj-news~Firing-Squad-Versus-Lethal-Injection-Whats-More-Honest-and-Reliable/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/firing-squad-versus-lethal-injection-whats-more-honest-and-reliable/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:44:59 EST]]>Robert Blecker suggests that after Tennessee's botched execution, lethal injection should give way to the more reliable and transparent firing squad—while the public confronts the moral...

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]]> New York Law JournalRobert Bleckerhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971789477/0/nylj-news.jpgConstitutional Law/Constitutional Law/Criminal Law/Commentary https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/d6/05/8bcf6ca148f9a81de9b35c5e4d5d/blecker-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Robert Blecker suggests that after Tennessee's botched execution, lethal injection should give way to the more reliable and transparent firing squad—while the public confronts the moral...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/ny-high-court-takes-up-post-bruen-challenge-to-gun-possession-law/NY High Court Takes Up Post-'Bruen' Challenge to Gun Possession Lawhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971789219/0/nylj-news~NY-High-Court-Takes-Up-PostBruen-Challenge-to-Gun-Possession-Law/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/ny-high-court-takes-up-post-bruen-challenge-to-gun-possession-law/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:28:42 EST]]>Arguments are expected to center on whether New York prosecutors must establish that someone charged with felony weapons possession lacked a firearms license, rather than requiring defendants to...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971789216/0/nylj-news.jpgCivil Appeals/Regulation/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/b9/bd/5ae7ae694303a13e3d0fd3412db0/pistol-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>Arguments are expected to center on whether New York prosecutors must establish that someone charged with felony weapons possession lacked a firearms license, rather than requiring defendants to...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/the-promise-and-perils-of-modernizing-new-yorks-courts/The Promise (and Perils) of Modernizing New York's Courtshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971788058/0/nylj-news~The-Promise-and-Perils-of-Modernizing-New-Yorks-Courts/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/20/the-promise-and-perils-of-modernizing-new-yorks-courts/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:36:55 EST]]>Judge Gail Prudenti (ret.) shares her thoughts on the recent update from the Court Modernization Action Committee, and the need for training to ensure that new tech in the courtroom is implemented...

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]]> New York Law JournalGail Prudentihttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/912274901/0/nylj-news.jpgCourt Administration/Commentary https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/30/a1/b391557746f7a6422ddfa59135ab/gail-prudenti-767x633.jpg ]]>Judge Gail Prudenti (ret.) shares her thoughts on the recent update from the Court Modernization Action Committee, and the need for training to ensure that new tech in the courtroom is implemented...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/retailers-challenge-new-yorks-surveillance-pricing-law-before-us-appeals-court/Retailers Challenge New York's Surveillance Pricing Law Before US Appeals Courthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971788061/0/nylj-news~Retailers-Challenge-New-Yorks-Surveillance-Pricing-Law-Before-US-Appeals-Court/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/retailers-challenge-new-yorks-surveillance-pricing-law-before-us-appeals-court/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:36:05 EST]]>The trade group, calling the measure "misleading," argues that New York violated businesses' free speech rights by forcing them to disclose if their goods are priced through so-called surveillance...

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]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/960317924/0/nylj-news.jpgConsumer Protection/Civil Appeals/Government/Legal Services/News https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/04/second-circuit-court-appeals-767x633.jpg ]]>The trade group, calling the measure "misleading," argues that New York violated businesses' free speech rights by forcing them to disclose if their goods are priced through so-called surveillance...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/-delaware-courts-interpret-new-fiduciary-safe-harbors/Delaware Courts Interpret New Fiduciary Safe Harborshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971781281/0/nylj-news~Delaware-Courts-Interpret-New-Fiduciary-Safe-Harbors/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/-delaware-courts-interpret-new-fiduciary-safe-harbors/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:52:12 EST]]>Andrew Rossman, Charles Sangree and S. Ludwig Irveland examine how two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions clarify both the reach and limits of the state's revised fiduciary safe harbors.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAndrew J. Rossman and Charles Sangree and S. Ludwig Irvelandhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971781278/0/nylj-news.jpgCorporate Governance/Corporate Entities/Securities Litigation/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/382/2017/12/delaware_chancery_court2.jpg ]]>Andrew Rossman, Charles Sangree and S. Ludwig Irveland examine how two recent Delaware Court of Chancery decisions clarify both the reach and limits of the state's revised fiduciary safe harbors.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/first-department-confirms-that-nfl-players-head-injury-claims-arise-out-of-multiple-occurrences/First Department Confirms that NFL Players' Head Injury Claims Arise Out of Multiple Occurrenceshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971779412/0/nylj-news~First-Department-Confirms-that-NFL-Players-Head-Injury-Claims-Arise-Out-of-Multiple-Occurrences/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/first-department-confirms-that-nfl-players-head-injury-claims-arise-out-of-multiple-occurrences/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST]]>The First Department ruled NFL players' head-injury claims were multiple occurrences and not subject to the products-liability aggregate limit. As no individual settlement exceeded $51 million, the...

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]]> New York Law JournalTheodore A. Keyeshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971779316/0/nylj-news.jpgInsurance Law/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/415/2020/07/NFL_Field_BB_MI.jpg ]]>The First Department ruled NFL players' head-injury claims were multiple occurrences and not subject to the products-liability aggregate limit. As no individual settlement exceeded $51 million, the...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/part-two-what-makes-expert-witnesses-credible-to-jurors/Part Two: What Makes Expert Witnesses Credible to Jurorshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971776544/0/nylj-news~Part-Two-What-Makes-Expert-Witnesses-Credible-to-Jurors/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/part-two-what-makes-expert-witnesses-credible-to-jurors/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST]]>This is part two of a two-part series.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNatalie Gordon and Gabriel Hayes-Williamshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971776472/0/nylj-news.jpgExpert Witnesses/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/09/witness-AdobeStock-web.jpg ]]>This is part two of a two-part series.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/doj-revives-business-review-letters-then-withdraws-one/DOJ Revives Business Review Letters, Then Withdraws Onehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971776547/0/nylj-news~DOJ-Revives-Business-Review-Letters-Then-Withdraws-One/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/doj-revives-business-review-letters-then-withdraws-one/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST]]>The DOJ relaunched its business review letter program, letting companies seek advance views on proposed conduct. The guidance is narrow, public, nonbinding, and can become outdated as facts or...

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]]> New York Law JournalKaren Hoffman Lent and Kenneth Schwartzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/968082185/0/nylj-news.jpgAntitrust/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/2f/03/1a2e977b4367b1f8fa5ec19b8d74/hoffman-schwartz.jpg ]]>The DOJ relaunched its business review letter program, letting companies seek advance views on proposed conduct. The guidance is narrow, public, nonbinding, and can become outdated as facts or...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/updating-e-commerce-website-terms-for-lawful-ai-use/Updating E-commerce Website Terms for Lawful AI Usehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971776550/0/nylj-news~Updating-Ecommerce-Website-Terms-for-Lawful-AI-Use/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/updating-e-commerce-website-terms-for-lawful-ai-use/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:59:03 EST]]>E-commerce sites can face legal risks from AI, including unauthorized bots making purchases, discriminatory or privacy-invasive pricing, and chatbots generating false claims. Updating terms of use to...

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]]> New York Law JournalJonathan Bickhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971776430/0/nylj-news.jpgArtificial Intelligence/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/312/2020/03/sea-amazon.jpg ]]>E-commerce sites can face legal risks from AI, including unauthorized bots making purchases, discriminatory or privacy-invasive pricing, and chatbots generating false claims. Updating terms of use to...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/weil-recruits-paul-weiss-partner-to-expand-antitrust-bench/Weil Recruits Paul Weiss Partner to Expand Antitrust Benchhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971775119/0/nylj-news~Weil-Recruits-Paul-Weiss-Partner-to-Expand-Antitrust-Bench/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/19/weil-recruits-paul-weiss-partner-to-expand-antitrust-bench/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST]]>Yuni Yan Sobel focuses on antitrust work around domestic and cross-border M&A.

       
]]> New York Law JournalPatrick Smithhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971775074/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Antitrust/Law Firm Partners/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/b5/de/d81afc9a4ff9b86a6700a7db06f0/yuni-yan-sobel-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Yuni Yan Sobel focuses on antitrust work around domestic and cross-border M&A.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/04/monday-newspaper-389-3801/Monday Newspaperhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/908064785/0/nylj-news~Monday-Newspaper/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/11/04/monday-newspaper-389-3801/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> New York Law JournalNew York Law Journalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971769323/0/nylj-news.jpgPublic Records https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/cb/f0/95b3705141e19ea5e1ccb40fceb5/101926-nylj-article-505-767.jpg ]]>Click on the selected day/section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/chicago-attorneys-attempted-to-intervene-with-dispensary-execs-subpoena-ny-judge-rules-/Chicago Attorneys Attempted to Intervene With Dispensary Exec's Subpoena, NY Judge Ruleshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971713292/0/nylj-news~Chicago-Attorneys-Attempted-to-Intervene-With-Dispensary-Execs-Subpoena-NY-Judge-Rules/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/chicago-attorneys-attempted-to-intervene-with-dispensary-execs-subpoena-ny-judge-rules-/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:43 EST]]>"Defendants, after consultation with opposing counsel, could have moved to quash or modify the subpoena," Castel wrote. "They did not [do] so. Instead, the Senior General Counsel of their Company...

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]]> New York Law JournalMadeline Kinghttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971713169/0/nylj-news.jpgLegal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/General Counsel and In House Counsel/Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/Litigation/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/87/2a/031a68154737ad31ca3cae9d7e3c/subpoena-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>"Defendants, after consultation with opposing counsel, could have moved to quash or modify the subpoena," Castel wrote. "They did not [do] so. Instead, the Senior General Counsel of their Company...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-refuses-to-let-gemini-cftc-abandon-5m-biden-era-settlement/Judge Refuses to Let Gemini, CFTC Abandon $5M Biden-Era Settlementhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971712857/0/nylj-news~Judge-Refuses-to-Let-Gemini-CFTC-Abandon-M-BidenEra-Settlement/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-refuses-to-let-gemini-cftc-abandon-5m-biden-era-settlement/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:39:34 EST]]>U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York said there were no new legal developments or evidence that could justify unraveling a consent order that was reached last...

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]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971712809/0/nylj-news.jpgCryptocurrency/Regulation/Verdicts-Settlements https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/05/69/3a007e234430ac547a24fe281e6c/470161925.jpg ]]>U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York said there were no new legal developments or evidence that could justify unraveling a consent order that was reached last...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-dismisses-sex-abuse-suit-against-leon-black-after-plaintiff-seeks-withdrawal/Judge Dismisses Sex Abuse Suit Against Leon Black After Plaintiff Seeks Withdrawalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971711927/0/nylj-news~Judge-Dismisses-Sex-Abuse-Suit-Against-Leon-Black-After-Plaintiff-Seeks-Withdrawal/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-dismisses-sex-abuse-suit-against-leon-black-after-plaintiff-seeks-withdrawal/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:32:09 EST]]>While the underlying action is now closed, U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke has yet to rule on Black's separate motion seeking at least $1.6 million in attorneys' fees from the plaintiff.

       
]]> New York Law JournalEmily Saulhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971711921/0/nylj-news.jpgLitigation/Cases and Courts/Personal Injury/News https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/389/2023/03/Jessica-Clarke-2022-015-767x633.jpg ]]>While the underlying action is now closed, U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke has yet to rule on Black's separate motion seeking at least $1.6 million in attorneys' fees from the plaintiff.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/hard-cases-make-bad-law-cornell-and-new-yorks-intoxication-standard/'Hard Cases Make Bad Law': Cornell and New York's Intoxication Standardhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971711366/0/nylj-news~Hard-Cases-Make-Bad-Law-Cornell-and-New-Yorks-Intoxication-Standard/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/hard-cases-make-bad-law-cornell-and-new-yorks-intoxication-standard/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:05:55 EST]]>The New York Penal Law's approach to voluntary intoxication is viewed by some as a “statutory loophole requiring reform. Others view it as a “bright line which impacts upon the likelihood...

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]]> New York Law JournalRoger Bennet Adlerhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971711363/0/nylj-news.jpgLitigation/Education/Commentary https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/2d/96/140a7b06469ba99b6cfd30790139/roger-bennet-adler-3-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The New York Penal Law's approach to voluntary intoxication is viewed by some as a “statutory loophole requiring reform. Others view it as a “bright line which impacts upon the likelihood...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/cornell-assault-lawsuit-sparks-free-speech-fight-over-lawyers-public-comments/Cornell Assault Lawsuit Sparks Free Speech Fight Over Lawyers' Public Commentshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971711369/0/nylj-news~Cornell-Assault-Lawsuit-Sparks-Free-Speech-Fight-Over-Lawyers-Public-Comments/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/cornell-assault-lawsuit-sparks-free-speech-fight-over-lawyers-public-comments/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:05:40 EST]]>A defendant is seeking court-imposed restrictions on statements about the closely watched case, drawing an unconstitutional prior-restraint objection from Jane Doe's attorney and qualified support...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971711798/0/nylj-news.jpgPersonal Injury/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/68/58/9cff624f4f8c843fe89f773898fd/cornell-university-sign-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A defendant is seeking court-imposed restrictions on statements about the closely watched case, drawing an unconstitutional prior-restraint objection from Jane Doe's attorney and qualified support...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-tosses-new-york-states-telehealth-rate-cuts-for-early-intervention-services/Judge Tosses New York State's Telehealth Rate Cuts for Early Intervention Serviceshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971709269/0/nylj-news~Judge-Tosses-New-York-States-Telehealth-Rate-Cuts-for-Early-Intervention-Services/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/judge-tosses-new-york-states-telehealth-rate-cuts-for-early-intervention-services/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:25:35 EST]]>The New York State Department of Health had reasons for encouraging in-person treatment, but failed to show how its analysis justified telehealth reimbursement cuts of 22% in some regions and 10%...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971709200/0/nylj-news.jpgHealth Care Law/Judges/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/15/5a/7d6ade6546fa922c3beb2ada0aa0/new-york-state-capitol-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The New York State Department of Health had reasons for encouraging in-person treatment, but failed to show how its analysis justified telehealth reimbursement cuts of 22% in some regions and 10%...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/she-came-back-thats-the-point-rethinking-domestic-violence-in-our-courts/She Came Back. That's the Point. Rethinking Domestic Violence In Our Courtshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971694257/0/nylj-news~She-Came-Back-Thats-the-Point-Rethinking-Domestic-Violence-In-Our-Courts/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/she-came-back-thats-the-point-rethinking-domestic-violence-in-our-courts/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:06:28 EST]]>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this piece, Judge Jose-Decker highlights the nuance and complexities surrounding victims who repeatedly return to court, emphasizing the need to...

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]]> New York Law JournalE. Danielle Jose-Deckerhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971694254/0/nylj-news.jpgCriminal Law/Criminal Law/Family Law/Commentary https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f5/c3/2cd2e8ef49c5a62d093ead95f455/sexual-harassment-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this piece, Judge Jose-Decker highlights the nuance and complexities surrounding victims who repeatedly return to court, emphasizing the need to...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/the-irss-new-automatic-penalty-relief-the-penalty-is-gone-but-the-analysis-shouldnt-be/The IRS's New Automatic Penalty Relief: The Penalty Is Gone, But the Analysis Shouldn't Behttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971691245/0/nylj-news~The-IRSs-New-Automatic-Penalty-Relief-The-Penalty-Is-Gone-But-the-Analysis-Shouldnt-Be/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/the-irss-new-automatic-penalty-relief-the-penalty-is-gone-but-the-analysis-shouldnt-be/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:14:14 EST]]>Laura Higgins and Jess LeDonne examine the IRS's new Automatic Exemption from Penalty program and explain why automatic relief should not replace a broader analysis of reasonable cause, controversy...

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]]> New York Law JournalLaura A. Higgins and Jess LeDonnehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971691242/0/nylj-news.jpgBanking and Finance/Tax https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/39/02/011664f44a5880945d9b14bf727a/higgins-ledonne-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Laura Higgins and Jess LeDonne examine the IRS's new Automatic Exemption from Penalty program and explain why automatic relief should not replace a broader analysis of reasonable cause, controversy...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/new-york-court-allows-attorney-generals-zelle-fraud-lawsuit-to-proceed/New York Court Allows Attorney General's Zelle Fraud Lawsuit to Proceedhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971681690/0/nylj-news~New-York-Court-Allows-Attorney-Generals-Zelle-Fraud-Lawsuit-to-Proceed/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/new-york-court-allows-attorney-generals-zelle-fraud-lawsuit-to-proceed/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:55:20 EST]]>A New York court let the state's lawsuit against Zelle's owner proceed, finding its fraud-protection claims plausible—not proven. The case may shape how fintech companies are held accountable...

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]]> New York Law JournalMichael W. Ross and Megan B. Poetzel and Jeremy M. Creelan and Laurel Loomis Rimon and Julian J. Buffhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/961815284/0/nylj-news.jpgConsumer Protection/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f7/e5/eaeef94348a4957bf90b7c3fa3b3/zelle-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>A New York court let the state's lawsuit against Zelle's owner proceed, finding its fraud-protection claims plausible—not proven. The case may shape how fintech companies are held accountable...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/part-time-non-lawyer-judge-may-visit-incarcerated-neighbor-as-a-private-citizen-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-42/Part-Time Non-Lawyer Judge May Visit Incarcerated Neighbor as a Private Citizen: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-42https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971680037/0/nylj-news~PartTime-NonLawyer-Judge-May-Visit-Incarcerated-Neighbor-as-a-Private-Citizen-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/16/part-time-non-lawyer-judge-may-visit-incarcerated-neighbor-as-a-private-citizen-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-42/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>A judge may visit his/her neighbor who has been convicted and is incarcerated, provided he/she does not reference or invoke his/her judicial title or status.

       
]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971680034/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/4d/29/dbbfadf94a19b7be0277167ea380/prison-inmates-adobestock-1848528490-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A judge may visit his/her neighbor who has been convicted and is incarcerated, provided he/she does not reference or invoke his/her judicial title or status.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/777-partners-founder-pleads-guilty-to-securities-fraud-wire-fraud/777 Partners Founder Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Wire Fraudhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971662958/0/nylj-news~Partners-Founder-Pleads-Guilty-to-Securities-Fraud-Wire-Fraud/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/777-partners-founder-pleads-guilty-to-securities-fraud-wire-fraud/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:36:39 EST]]>A founder of 777 Partners pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and private lenders $500 million as he steered the private investment firm towards riskier investments.

       
]]> New York Law JournalAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/924546167/0/nylj-news.jpgWhite Collar Crime/Banking and Finance/Criminal Law/Securities Litigation https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/413/2019/06/SDNY-Article-201906051319.jpg ]]>A founder of 777 Partners pleaded guilty to defrauding investors and private lenders $500 million as he steered the private investment firm towards riskier investments.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/womble-grows-in-boston-nyc-with-5-attorney-financial-services-litigation-group-from-kl-gates/Womble Grows in Boston, NYC With 5-Attorney Financial Services Litigation Group From K&L Gateshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971662475/0/nylj-news~Womble-Grows-in-Boston-NYC-With-Attorney-Financial-Services-Litigation-Group-From-KL-Gates/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/womble-grows-in-boston-nyc-with-5-attorney-financial-services-litigation-group-from-kl-gates/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:21:21 EST]]>K&L Gates is losing its second group in Boston this year, after cutting nonattorney staff firmwide.

       
]]> New York Law JournalThomas Spigolonhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971662457/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Banking and Finance/Law Firm Competition/Law Firm Strategy /Law Firms - Mid Size/Litigation/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/31/20/1636eb2444dbb43272dd02e582c1/womble-bond-dickinson-jpg767x505-6.jpg ]]>K&L Gates is losing its second group in Boston this year, after cutting nonattorney staff firmwide.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/ny-regulator-fines-swedish-bank-33m-over-anti-money-laundering-failures/NY Regulator Fines Swedish Bank $33M Over Anti-Money Laundering Failureshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971659412/0/nylj-news~NY-Regulator-Fines-Swedish-Bank-M-Over-AntiMoney-Laundering-Failures/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/ny-regulator-fines-swedish-bank-33m-over-anti-money-laundering-failures/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:19:29 EST]]>The Empire State's financial services watchdog said SEB's deficient customer vetting and transaction monitoring in its Baltic operations exposed New York institutions to heightened financial-crime...

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]]> New York Law JournalBrian Leehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971659133/0/nylj-news.jpgBanking and Finance Laws/Regulation/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/f4/29/2a07d1a94840ab00bb12051369a0/adobestock-544668625-editorial-use-only-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>The Empire State's financial services watchdog said SEB's deficient customer vetting and transaction monitoring in its Baltic operations exposed New York institutions to heightened financial-crime...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/as-enforcement-eases-legal-chiefs-face-a-new-risk-cutting-compliance-too-deep/As Enforcement Eases, Legal Chiefs Face a New Risk: Cutting Compliance Too Deephttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971656037/0/nylj-news~As-Enforcement-Eases-Legal-Chiefs-Face-a-New-Risk-Cutting-Compliance-Too-Deep/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/as-enforcement-eases-legal-chiefs-face-a-new-risk-cutting-compliance-too-deep/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:03:22 EST]]>The enforcement environment might be lighter at the moment, but PwC senior partner John Sabatini advises companies to proceed cautiously before slashing compliance costs and rethinking controls in...

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]]> New York Law JournalTrudy Knocklesshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971655995/0/nylj-news.jpgRisk and Compliance/Artificial Intelligence/Legal Services/Accounting/Q&A https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/a3/72/d6da91754991a253b497dc0d6c79/john-sabatini-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>The enforcement environment might be lighter at the moment, but PwC senior partner John Sabatini advises companies to proceed cautiously before slashing compliance costs and rethinking controls in...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/white--case-ushers-in-largest-partner-class-in-5-years-emphasizing-us-growth/White & Case Ushers in Largest Partner Class in 5 Years, Emphasizing US Growthhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971647061/0/nylj-news~White-Case-Ushers-in-Largest-Partner-Class-in-Years-Emphasizing-US-Growth/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/white--case-ushers-in-largest-partner-class-in-5-years-emphasizing-us-growth/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:02:26 EST]]>The latest class of new partners is also the largest U.S.-based class (19) since 2022. The firm's promotions highlight its heavy U.S. presence as well as its focus on the intersection of tech,...

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]]> New York Law JournalPatrick Smithhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971645561/0/nylj-news.jpgLaw Firm Strategy /Law Firm Management/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/4c/59/e9de7a8a4217a08a1e5a4c95f6c0/heather-mcdevitt-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The latest class of new partners is also the largest U.S.-based class (19) since 2022. The firm's promotions highlight its heavy U.S. presence as well as its focus on the intersection of tech,...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/alisigwe-and-border-phone-searches-in-white-collar-cases-what-the-panel-did-not-decide/‘Alisigwe' and Border Phone Searches in White-Collar Cases: What the Panel Did Not Decidehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971630300/0/nylj-news~lsquoAlisigwe-and-Border-Phone-Searches-in-WhiteCollar-Cases-What-the-Panel-Did-Not-Decide/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/alisigwe-and-border-phone-searches-in-white-collar-cases-what-the-panel-did-not-decide/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST]]>The author's discuss the Second Circuit's ruling in ‘Alisigwe' allowing warrantless and suspicionless phone searches at the border, and they identify the unresolved issues most important for...

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]]> New York Law JournalDaniel Pohlman and David Abramowicz and Sid Kamarajuhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/953892002/0/nylj-news.jpgCriminal Law/Criminal Law/White Collar Crime/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/5d/b1/a9ad5d4a471b8ef7a25eb1463bed/kamaraju-abramowicz-pohlman-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The author's discuss the Second Circuit's ruling in ‘Alisigwe' allowing warrantless and suspicionless phone searches at the border, and they identify the unresolved issues most important for...

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]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/from-being-found-to-being-recognized-how-ai-is-changing-law-firm-visibility/From Being Found to Being Recognized: How AI Is Changing Law Firm Visibilityhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971614544/0/nylj-news~From-Being-Found-to-Being-Recognized-How-AI-Is-Changing-Law-Firm-Visibility/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/from-being-found-to-being-recognized-how-ai-is-changing-law-firm-visibility/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST]]>This article explores how AI-driven search is changing law-firm visibility and why firms need a clear, credible digital presence to make their expertise recognizable.

       
]]> New York Law JournalLaura J. Hauserhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/945520472/0/nylj-news.jpgArtificial Intelligence/Columns/Editorials/Expert Opinion https://images.law.com/newyorklawjournal/contrib/content/uploads/sites/412/2023/08/Artificial-Intelligence-Article-202308081949.jpg ]]>This article explores how AI-driven search is changing law-firm visibility and why firms need a clear, credible digital presence to make their expertise recognizable.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/judge-may-preside-over-traffic-case-against-public-defender-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-41/Judge May Preside Over Traffic Case Against Public Defender: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-41https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971605334/0/nylj-news~Judge-May-Preside-Over-Traffic-Case-Against-Public-Defender-Judicial-Ethics-Opinion/http://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2026/10/15/judge-may-preside-over-traffic-case-against-public-defender-judicial-ethics-opinion-26-41/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST]]>A judge may preside in a matter where the Public Defender has been charged with violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, provided the judge concludes he/she can be fair and impartial.

       
]]> New York Law JournalCommittee on Judicial Ethicshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971605331/0/nylj-news.jpgJudicial Ethics/Judicial Ethics Opinions https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/01/57/8129f58c4cd9af4a79b941c76166/traffic-new-york-city-adobestock-139930235-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A judge may preside in a matter where the Public Defender has been charged with violations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, provided the judge concludes he/she can be fair and impartial.

       
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