New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Austrian Auction House Sued in NY Over $32M Klimt With Disputed Provenance

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:13:16 EST

]]>"Portrait of Fra ulein Margarethe Lieser" by Gustav Klimt was last publicly seen in 1925 before resurfacing in January 2024. A lawsuit filed in New York state court alleges an auction house...

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Democratic Lawmakers Advance Judicial Realignment of Central and Western New York

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:44 EST

]]>Bill sponsors were able to garner support from the Office of Court Administration, after Gov. Kathy Hochul pocket-vetoed a somewhat similar version in February. Bill proponents say the OCA agrees...

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Former Mongolia PM Surfaces in Manhattan Forfeiture Case

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:23 EST

]]>A former Mongolian prime minister has moved to intervene in a DOJ forfeiture case over two luxury Manhattan apartments allegedly bought for his benefit with money from a corrupt mining deal.

Letter to the Editor: John A. Sarcone III Was Always and Is Qualified

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:07:00 EST

]]>Jay C. Carlisle, Emeritus Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, shares his frustrations with those who have called John A. Sarcone III "unqualified" to serve as US...

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Government's Appeal of Tariff Refunds Order Raises Real Questions for Trade Court, Importers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:06:49 EST

]]>The specter of an appeal has long hung over the U.S. Court of International Trade since Senior Judge Richard Eaton ordered that approximately $166 billion in duty payments be paid back. There's an...

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Pieper Bar Review Founder, ‘Guru of the Law' John Gardiner Pieper Dies Aged 82

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:57:00 EST

]]>John Gardiner Pieper passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2026, after a years-long battle with cancer. Over the course of his career, he helped tens of thousands of students pass the New...

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Fines and Counsel Fees in Civil Contempt Proceedings

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:58:23 EST

]]>When a court determines that a party has committed civil contempt, and there has been an actual loss, the court may impose as a punishment a fine in an amount sufficient to indemnify the aggrieved...

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Secured Finance Under Article 12 and the 2022 UCC Amendments

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:18 EST

]]>The 2022 UCC updates, effective June 3 in New York, modernize laws for digital assets. They introduce Controllable Electronic Records (CERs), allowing secured parties to perfect interests through...

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When IVF Clinic Forms Are Not Enough: Judicial Discretion Under New York Family Court Act §581-306

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Lisa Zeiderman and Julia Rodgers examine how New York Family Court Act §581-306 gives courts discretion to determine embryo disposition when IVF clinic consent forms fail to meet statutory...

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Court Attorney-Referee May Not Advocate for Government Funding of Medical Research: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-185

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A court attorney-referee may not participate in the legislative affairs committee of a not-for-profit organization, where this involves advocating for government funding of medical research.

Friday Newspaper

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Meta, YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:46:20 EST

]]>Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, in post-trial arguments on Thursday, insisted that the jury heard evidence about content that was prohibited under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the...

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Longtime Weil M&A Partner Jumps Ship for Wilson Sonsini in New York

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:47:47 EST

]]>Sachin Kohli was with Weil for over 19 years before departing.

Big Law Sues for Big Bucks in Collection Actions Against Ex-Clients, Law.com Radar Shows

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:50:24 EST

]]>Am Law 200 firms brought at least 17 new lawsuits last month as plaintiffs, most of them claiming unpaid legal fees.

Federal Court Affirms Constitutionality of New York Labor Law Amendment Limiting Liquidated Damages

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:42:23 EST

]]>This article is a follow-up to the NYLL 191 amendment which the NYLJ published last year: Labor Law Changes for Manual Laborers in NY | Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP. The Delaney case is the first...

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Invasion of the AI Data Brokers: Advising Clients How to Fight Back

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:37:01 EST

]]>This article warns about AI-driven data collection threatening privacy. Devices like smart homes, wearables, and connected cars gather sensitive info often shared with governments or foreign...

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AI & Hallucinations Cause Ongoing Concerns; The Solution May Be Amended Ethics Rules

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:33:09 EST

]]>Legal Ethics Professor Michael Fox discusses AI, hallucinations and sanctions, and suggests some actual solutions.

A Tight Market for Top Talent Means Peers Will Fall in Line With Milbank's Associate Salary Increases

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Despite the relative silence from the rest of the market on Wednesday, sources expect other top firms to eventually match Milbank's salary bump, although there is still the possibility that a...

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Judge Need Not Report Suspended Attorney for Inquiry About Pending Motion: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-184

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>On these facts, a recently suspended attorney's inquiry about the status of a pending motion does not give rise to any ethical obligation on the part of the presiding judge.

Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Nonprofit Announces Council to Advise on Litigation Funding at 'Simple' Interest Rates

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:14:33 EST

]]>The Buffalo-based Milestone Foundation assembled a multi-disciplinary council spanning the full litigation ecosystem, designed to advance its mission and expand access to justice, it said in a news...

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New York Lawmakers Advance Bill to Study Wider Publication of Criminal Court Suppression Opinions

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:08:34 EST

]]>The mandate, if established, would require publishing written and oral decisions on suppression of evidence in criminal cases. Critics said the information is readily available through searches, and...

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Former NRA Head CEO Can't Wipe Out $4.3 Million Fine for Misuse of Donor Funds, Appeals Court Rules

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:54:21 EST

]]>A New York appeals court upheld a $4.3 million judgment against Wayne LaPierre. The panel said the state's law governing non-profits could allow for monetary damages, and that the judgment wasn't a...

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Lender's Suit Alleges Pillsbury Partner Conspired in $145M Fraud Scheme

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:38 EST

]]>A representative for Pillsbury denied the allegations, stating, “The claims against Pillsbury and Mr. Karamali are frivolous and lack any merit. We will vigorously defend ourselves in court.

When Monopoly Money Isn't Enough: The Limits of Family Law in 'R v. R'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:32:10 EST

]]>Judge David Saxe offers a judicial account of a family support case involving disputes over post-separation support, financial misconduct, and enforcement actions in New York family court,...

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Under the AVOID Act, A 'Wait and See' Approach to Third-Party Litigation Is No Longer Viable

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:17 EST

]]>Following the recent update to New York's Avoid Act, Justin Waytowich provides insight into the Avoid Act's practical implications, including what third-party identification actually requires, how to...

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Cooley Recruits Energy, Real Estate Partner Duo From Kirkland

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Partner Jacob Clark said Cooley's focus on space law and growing data center practice attracted him to the firm.

The Mancini Case—Commercial Reasonableness and the UCC's Ten%E2%80%91Day Safe Harbor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:12:03 EST

]]>The UCC allows flexible standards for collateral sales, focusing on reasonableness. In Mancini v. UBS, the court said notice under ten days can be okay, and a 78% sale price isn't automatically...

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Second Circuit Sets the Floor for Rule 60(b)(3) Discovery 'Misconduct'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:57:56 EST

]]>The case clarifies that negligent discovery errors, like missing emails, do not qualify as misconduct under Rule 60(b)(3) and cannot overturn final judgments. It emphasizes the need for careful...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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New York Challenges 'Sham Deal' Cancelling $795M Offshore Wind Project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:08:14 EST

]]>“This administration cooked up a sham deal to pay a foreign energy company hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to abandon offshore wind and invest in oil and gas instead, said New York...

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Awful, Necessary, or Both? Legal Pundits Eye New York Redistricting Bid

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:27 EST

]]>A western New York law professor called the latest Empire State proposal "awful," but notes that it is necessary, given the national landscape concerning skewed Congressional lines.

Former Trump Lawyer Must Arbitrate Kasowitz Compensation Claims

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:20:24 EST

]]>Marc Kasowitz and his law firm got their motion to compel arbitration granted in a compensation suit brought by former partner and Trump attorney Eric Herschmann.

Rule of Law Rally Planned for June 16 in Manhattan's Foley Square

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:32:53 EST

]]>Its theme, “Time to Lawyer Up, is a recognition of "the important role lawyers play in upholding the rule of law and defending against attacks on it," and the event will offer information about...

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For Lawyers, AI May Increase Work Negotiating Contracts

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:14:03 EST

]]>Some attorneys report even higher billable hours from what was previously standard contract drafting and negotiating because of clients who have security and data concerns from a vendor's use of AI.

NYC Litigation Boutique Welcomes Former Trump Prosecutor and Nicolas Maduro Defense Lawyer As Partners

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:07:44 EST

]]>Susan Hoffinger comes to Harris Trzaskoma from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Barry Pollack arrives from New York law firm Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler.

Fired Up Over Leadership: Baron & Budd Accused of Soliciting Class Members in Fire Truck Apparatus Antitrust Cases

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:54:48 EST

]]>On Friday, counsel for the prospective class of direct purchasers of fire truck apparatus, including Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca and Barrack Rodos & Bacine, filed a motion for U.S. Senior...

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Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Real Estate Development Dispute; Missing GPS Records Undermine Service of Process: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest:

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:30 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses “Oxford Capital Third Avenue LLC v. 554-556 Manager, LLC, where the court upheld a multimillion-dollar arbitration award, rejecting efforts to vacate the award and...

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One Lawyer, Two Masters

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:24:40 EST

]]>The article highlights a serious issue in New York Family Courts: a single lawyer can represent both a child accusing abuse and the accused parent, creating a conflict of loyalty. This risks harming...

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City Agency's Denial of Sept. 11 Public Records Concerning Environmental Impact Was 'Arbitrary and Capricious'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:04:11 EST

]]>The ruling marks the first legal decision to address the city's failure to open its September 11th archive, 9/11 Health Watch said.

If You're an LLC and Reading This, Make Sure You're Published

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:54 EST

]]>Gary Rosenberg and Alex Estis advise members of LLCs to check their formation documents to make sure a certificate of publication is on file with the Department of State, otherwise their claim in any...

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Know Your Rights: Discovery Disputes Are Expensive, Know Where You Can Save

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:34:12 EST

]]>CPLR 3104(b) can become another arrow in the quiver for a party trying to price out their adversary if the adversary is unaware that they have the choice to utilize a free judicial hearing officer...

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It's Possible, Liability Without Fault: Why New York's Construction Injury Statutes Need Repeal or Reform

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:08 EST

]]>The article argues that New York's construction injury laws unfairly impose strict liability on property owners with no fault, unlike other states. These outdated laws increase costs, hinder...

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Avoiding Pitfalls: Jurisdictional Considerations for Appeals

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:44:10 EST

]]>The article explains that in New York, only “aggrieved parties can appeal from proper, written orders or judgments within 30 days. Appeals must follow strict timing and procedural rules;...

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No Ethical Bar to Sibling Court Clerks in Same Village Court: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-183

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>It is ethically permissible for a village justice to consent to the village mayor's appointment of a second village court clerk who is the sibling of the current village court clerk, provided the...

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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Wiggin and Dana Adds Cullen and Dykman's PE Co-Chair

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:40:27 EST

]]>The firm said Spina's talents will greatly benefit its clients, particularly as it expands its work with founders, sponsors, growth-stage companies, and strategic investors.

Paul Weiss Hires M&A Partners in Houston, New York

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:49:38 EST

]]>Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has hired an Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld energy and infrastructure partner for its growing Houston office, and a New York partner from Dechert.

Sunoco Argues That 'Swap' of Oil Inventory Doesn't Create Taxable Income Under NY Law

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:40:56 EST

]]>Reed Smith urged an Albany appellate court to reverse the New York Tax Appeals Tribunal's 2024 split ruling against Sunoco, arguing that failing to do so would contradict a landmark 2005 holding. But...

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New York-Based Touro Law to Establish Campus in Montana

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:43:50 EST

]]>The campus in Great Falls, Montana, will offer a hybrid learning model based on Touro Law Center's FlexTime J.D. program.

US Gov't Backs BNP Paribas' Appeal of $21M Human Rights Verdict

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:42:25 EST

]]>U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton argued that a Manhattan federal judge failed to provide “careful and respectful consideration to the Swiss government's...

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Oliver Wyman Promotes 15-Year Company Veteran to General Counsel

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:42 EST

]]>Andrew Bainbridge succeeds long-serving top lawyer Paula McGlarry, taking the helm of the legal and compliance operations for the global consulting giant.

Letter to the Editor: The Crumbling of Judicial Process

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:30:46 EST

]]>While readers may interpret Judge Jed S. Rakoff's recent commentary, "A Judge's Education," as a topical political satire aimed at an obvious target, reading it strictly through a partisan lens...

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White & Case Adds 5 Laterals, Including New Practice Co-Head

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:59:59 EST

]]>The firm, aggressively expanding its M&A team, has added 25 lateral partners with an M&A focus in the past year in New York, D.C., Boston and Houston, White & Case said.

Jones Day Hires SDNY Civil Frauds Co-Chief

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:29:59 EST

]]>Jacob Bergman joins the firm's health care and life sciences practice as a partner.

Times That Try Lawyers' Soul: A Lawyer's Duty in a Constitutional Crisis

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:33:30 EST

]]>Daniel Kornstein argues that on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, lawyers have a special duty to defend the Constitution, the rule of law, and democratic institutions by...

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New NYSBA President Taa Grays Discusses Priorities: Access to Justice, AI, and Inclusion

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Taa Grays, former vice president and associate general counsel of information governance at MetLife Legal Affairs, became president of the New York State Bar Association today.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Preemption Protection for Freight Broker Liability

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:42:59 EST

]]>Steven Saal shares his thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision eliminating federal preemption protection for freight brokers facing negligent hiring claims, arguing that the ruling creates...

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Why US Companies Cannot Ignore Forced Labor in Supply Chains

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:49:30 EST

]]>To avoid liability, companies should improve supply chain transparency, conduct due diligence, enforce strict policies and include strong labor standards in contracts. Proactive measures help prevent...

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DVSJA Hearings Are No Longer Waivable As a Condition of a Guilty Plea

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:59 EST

]]>The NY Court of Appeals ruled that domestic violence victims cannot waive their right to a DVSJA hearing for reduced sentencing as part of a plea deal, emphasizing this right is too valuable to be...

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Liability for Breach of Confidentiality Medical Malpractice

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Some twenty years ago, we published a two-part column examining the liability of healthcare providers for breach of physician-patient confidentiality. Since that time, there have been a number of...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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NY County Lawyers Association's New President Is Focused on Affordable Access to Justice

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:28:05 EST

]]>It is envisioned that the paralegals and social workers would provide services under state authorization and attorney supervision, operating like physician assistants in the medical field. "We should...

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Spirit Airlines and AGI Face First Round of Labor Class Actions After Spirit's Collapse

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:12:41 EST

]]>Class actions involving 17,000 Spirit employees and AGI workers connected to the airlines are lining up, and attorneys are using the WARN Act to make their case.

‘Try Something New': Attorneys Secure Client's Freedom in 'Novel' Immigration Habeas Case

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:47:46 EST

]]>Public interest and Gibson Dunn attorneys told Law.com they believe the decision marks the first time that a federal court has forced ICE to release an immigration detainee over Fourth Amendment...

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Lawmakers Create Pathway for New Yorkers to Sue ICE Agents for Constitutional Overreach

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:12:10 EST

]]>The New York Bivens Act will also allow citizens to sue federal employees in other contexts. Its original versions were sponsored by attorney lawmakers, Sen. Zellnor Myrie, and Assemblymember...

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Fashion's Expanding Compliance Obligations

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:27:13 EST

]]>New York's fashion industry is confronting a rapidly evolving compliance landscape shaped by labor protections, AI-related likeness rights, ESG disclosure pressures, and increasing scrutiny of...

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The State of Tariff Refunds: Uncertainty Surrounding IEEPA Refund Mechanisms and Alternative Tariff Regime Exposure in the Wake of Learning Resources

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:13:39 EST

]]>In 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA can't authorize tariffs, invalidating those since 2025. Refunds are being processed through the CIT and CBP, but many uncertainties remain. Legality of...

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Thinking About Things: A Judge's Reflection on Jury Service

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:49:46 EST

]]>Justice Timothy Driscoll reflects on his experience serving as a juror and how being temporarily disconnected from technology reminded him of the value of thoughtful reflection, civic duty, and...

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When ESG Considerations Become Deal Terms

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:32:14 EST

]]>Stinson attorneys discuss how ESG considerations have become a central factor in M&A transactions, shaping due diligence, deal terms, regulatory compliance, and shareholder activism risks.

Court Attorney-Referee May Not Serve on Investigatory Committee Involving Sexual Harassment Allegations: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-182

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A court attorney-referee asks if he/she may serve on a fraternal organization's ad hoc committee to investigate an allegation that certain of its members have violated its code of conduct. The...

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CNN Slaps Perplexity AI With New Copyright Lawsuit

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:03:02 EST

]]>The complaint is the third filed by Roth Figg Ernst & Manbeck on behalf of a news company alleging similar claims against Perplexity. The outlets have alleged the AI company is marketing itself...

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NY State's $268B Budget Includes Major Litigation Reforms, Restoration of IOLA

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:52:38 EST

]]>Reaction to New York's enacted $268 billion budget from its legal community was mixed—while advocates celebrated the full appropriation authority granted to the state's lawyers' fund to support...

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In Ex-Partner's 'Frat Boy' Culture Lawsuit, Judges Mull Harassment, Bias Distinctions

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:15:36 EST

]]>At least one of the three judges on the panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, appeared critical of the ex-partner's argument, appearing to lean toward Thompson Hine's position...

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Proposed Class Action Targets NYC Agency Over ‘Extrajudicial' Child Seizures

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:19:46 EST

]]>A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that New York City's Administration for Children's Services routinely removes children from their homes without court approval by invoking "emergency" powers.

Midlevel Appeals Judges Clear Deck for NY GOP Gubernatorial Ticket's Eligibility for $3.5M in Match Funds

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:56:16 EST

]]>The per curiam opinion highlighted the fact that the state board never updated its process to permit joint filings, even though rules for gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates direct the...

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Brooklyn Appeals Court Levies Financial Sanction Over AI Error, Saying Filer's Pro Se Status Is No Excuse

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:09:03 EST

]]>The appeals court held that the submission of an AI-drafted court filing that cited a nonexistent case warranted a sanction, even if the filer doesn't have an attorney.

A Sometimes-Bitter Pill to Swallow: Understanding Retroactive Relief in Support Cases

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:42 EST

]]>Sondra Mendelson-Toscano discusses how filing dates govern retroactive relief in Family Court support proceedings, outlining the strict rules that can limit or preserve a litigant's ability to...

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Undue Influence in Guardianship Proceedings

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:08:59 EST

]]>The case clarified that undue influence alone is not enough for guardianship. Courts require clear proof of harm or risk to the person's safety and well-being. In this case, influence was shown, but...

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Judge Must Disclose Prior Assistance to Prosecutor Against Same Defendant or Disqualify From Civil Case: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-181

Thu, 28 May 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Where the subject matter of a civil case brought by a governmental entity against a defendant involves financial statements relating to real estate assets, a judge who had previously assisted the...

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New York Attorney General's Proposed Regulations for Occupied Conversion Plans post 2019

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:51:33 EST

]]>The New York Attorney General has proposed new regulations to implement 2019 laws that govern the conversion of occupied rental buildings into condos or co-ops. These rules, published on May 13,...

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NY State Midlevel Appeals Court Weighs GOP Gubernatorial Candidate's Eligibility for Match Funds

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:50 EST

]]>A Hodgson Russ partner asked an Albany appellate court to reverse state Supreme Court Justice Denise Hartman's May 12 holding that boxed out the GOP gubernatorial ticket from matching funds due to a...

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Sony Music's Longtime General Counsel Julie Swidler to Exit After 18 Years

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:56:16 EST

]]>Swidler, who has helmed the company's global business, legal and governmental affairs since 2008, departs as Sony Music closes out a record-breaking fiscal year.

Dechert Hires Fourth Restructuring Partner From McDermott in Past Month

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:52:05 EST

]]>Partner Jerry Hall joins the firm in New York roughly three weeks after it brought on McDermott restructuring partners Marcus Helt, Debbie Green, and Jack Haake in Dallas.

Federal Judge Questions US Officials Over Conditions at Manhattan Detention Facility

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:50:37 EST

]]>On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan held a hearing over conditions at the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza—a short-term detention facility that, according to civil rights...

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What Exactly Is an AI-Native Law Firm?

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:25:48 EST

]]>A growing number of new firms are calling themselves "AI-native," but what that term means depends on who you ask.

Brooklyn Federal Judge Rejects Hobbs Act Robbery as Predicate for 'Career Criminal' Enhanced Sentence

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:23:34 EST

]]>U.S. District Court Judge Eric Vitaliano of the Eastern District of New York ruled that Hobbs Act robbery does not qualify as a “violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act, finding the...

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'Impact and Influence': Meet the New York Criminal Bar Association's New President, His Plans for the Organization

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:23:30 EST

]]>Newly elected president of the New York Criminal Bar Association Harlan Protass details his plans for the organization and continuing its legacy as he takes office.

Complacent Victims: Law Firms and Insider Trading

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:13:57 EST

]]>The author explains that insider trading has grown from small schemes to global, large-scale crimes involving law firms and offshore accounts. Recent indictments reveal widespread illegal trading...

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Keeping It in the Family: Intra-Family Loans as Taxable Gifts

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:59:22 EST

]]>As U.S. living costs rise, many Americans borrow from family, but these loans often go unpaid and risk being taxed as gifts. To avoid this, proper documentation, interest payments, and adherence to...

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The Meaning of 'Misconduct' Under Rule 60: 'Adidas America, Inc. v. Thom Browne'

Wed, 27 May 2026 11:04:25 EST

]]>The Second Circuit ruled that negligence in discovery, like missing relevant emails, isn't enough to qualify as “misconduct under Rule 60(b)(3). Therefore, such negligent discovery violations...

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Eversheds Adds Former EDNY Prosecutor From Ballard

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Michael Robotti, who was co-head of Ballard's anti-money laundering group, is the second former federal prosecutor to join Eversheds in recent months, after Negar Tekeei from SDNY.

Reconciling the New York's State and Federal Search-and-Seizure Matrix

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>People v. DeBour celebrates its 50th anniversary on June 15. The case remains the standard governing police-citizen street encounters in New York. However, this spring, both the New York Court of...

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A Judge's Education

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:18:26 EST

]]>Judge Jed Rakoff offers up a satirical look at a fictional nation, 'Khrumbel,' illustrating its unique legal and political system through a judge's perspective in these current times.

Lateral Associate Hiring Outpaced Entry-Level Hires in 2025

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>"If you're not thinking of your senior talent strategy right now, you are falling behind," Firm Prospects CEO Adam Braveman said.

Davis Polk Lures Antitrust Partner from A&O Shearman

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Jessica Delbaum is Davis Polk's ninth lateral hire since the start of the year.

Eleventh Circuit Reviews Trademark Suit, Finding Cease-and-Desist Letters Directed at Forum State Establish Personal Jurisdiction

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:42:59 EST

]]>The Eleventh Circuit ruled that a cease-and-desist letter can establish personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants. In Frida Kahlo Corp. v. Pinedo, the court reversed a lower court decision,...

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Treatment Court Judge Can Accept Defendant's Artwork Gift, But Only on Behalf of Unified Court System: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-180

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>(1) A treatment court judge may not personally accept an unsolicited gift of artwork from a defendant participant, but may accept it on behalf of the Unified Court System. The judge may give the...

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