New York Law Journal - This Week's News

The Alani Nu Lawsuit Is a Product Liability Case—The Brand Strategy Is the Evidence

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:41:25 EST

]]>This article discusses how branding and marketing strategies can conflict with warning labels. It examines how Alani Nu's soft packaging and influencer campaigns targeted at teens suggest wellness,...

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'No Longer One Size Fits All': Tweaks to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines May Ease White-Collar Penalties, Cut Litigation

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:49:03 EST

]]>New amendments approved by the U.S. Sentencing Commission reduce the emphasis on loss calculations in white-collar cases and give judges greater discretion to consider culpability and noneconomic...

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Governor's Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax Draws Critics from Real Estate Lawyers

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:05:22 EST

]]>Hochul announced her proposal for a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes in New York City on Tax Day. It will give state lawmakers additional fodder to consider as part of state budget...

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Arnold & Porter Adds Former Federal Prosecutor Eric Snyder as White%E2%80%91Collar Partner

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:05:42 EST

]]>Arnold & Porter has hired veteran trial lawyer Eric Snyder as a partner in its White%E2%80%91Collar Defense & Investigations practice. He served 16 years as a federal prosecutor, serving in...

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Feds Charge Executives With Using Sham Contracts to Inflate AI Business Revenues

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:48:35 EST

]]>Prosecutors claim the executives of the now-bankrupt iLearningEngines Inc. fabricated customer relationships and contracts to inflate revenues by hundreds of millions of dollars. The case was filed...

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Federal AI Policy Threatens State AI Laws

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:49:20 EST

]]>The U.S. is working to create a federal AI law that overrides conflicting state laws, especially in employment. Recent recommendations and executive orders aim to promote innovation while challenging...

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Invalidating Releases Based on Fraud in the Inducement

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:43:59 EST

]]>This column addresses recent Commercial Division and appellate authority that clarifies exactly when fraud in the inducement can defeat a release, and when it cannot.

The $150 Billion Problem: Trump Tariff Refunds in M&A Deals

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:24:29 EST

]]>The Supreme Court's decision invalidating Trump's tariffs has created a pool of uncertain refund claims, introducing a complex new issue in M&A deals where targets may be entitled to tariff...

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Don't Bet Against the CFTC: Misuse of Confidential Information on Prediction Markets

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>This article explores recent trends in the use of confidential information on prediction markets, how the CFTC regulates that conduct, and practical considerations for businesses.

Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-162

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Once a surrogate becomes aware that he/she has personal extra-judicial knowledge of an apparently material fact that was omitted from the petition in an uncontested probate proceeding, the surrogate...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Commission Report Says New York Continues to Set Records in Lobbying Spending

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:42:25 EST

]]>The report highlights Greenberg Traurig and Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, LLC, among the top lobbying shops in Albany, and also examined spending by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Judge Wants to End Florida Bar Support for Lawyers in Crisis

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:51:00 EST

]]>Rather than make what he called an "aesthetic change" to the language, Justice Adam Tanenbaum said he wants to see the Florida Supreme Court “consider scrapping" the rules that require The...

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Law School Professors, Deans Urge ABA to 'Retain and Strengthen' Diversity Accreditation Standard

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:05 EST

]]>The vast majority of commenters opposed the repeal of a DEI standard required for law school accreditation. Only two supported the repeal.

NY Jurist Who Repeated Racial Slur Is Set to Contest Watchdog's Recommendation for Removal

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:46 EST

]]>The New York Court of Appeals suspended Canandaigua Town Court Justice Walter W. Jones, Jr., with pay on Thursday. Jones is appealing a watchdog's recommendation for his removal, explaining he merely...

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Winston & Strawn Presses Forward with Hunter Biden Suit, Arguing for Communications with Democratic Donors

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:12:50 EST

]]>The law firm alleges Hunter Biden went to Democratic Party donors to get his outstanding legal fees with the firm paid off, but now is refusing to turn over those communications during discovery.

‘Nobody's Beyond Help': Q&A With NY Lawyer Assistance Program Director Meredith Heller

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:29 EST

]]>Heller reflects on her journey with the LAP, the mental health challenges lawyers today are facing, and her vision for leading the program into its next chapter while continuing the work of reducing...

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Swiss Litigation Boutique Opens in NY With Cross-Border Focus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:08:30 EST

]]>5Gambit Disputes launched its New York office on April 1, right as it brought on its second American partner.

The Life of a Leading Lawyer: Robert L. Haig Reviews 'Counsel, the Courtroom Is Open' by Mark C. Zauderer

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:24:12 EST

]]>Mark C. Zauderer, a well-known New York trial and appellate lawyer, explains how he has spent so many years not only serving his clients—many of them wealthy and famous (and some...

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Made in America, or Else: The Growing Fraud Risk of Domestic-Origin Claims

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:27:13 EST

]]>Pryor Cashman attorneys Sid Kamaraju, David Abramowicz, and Daniel Pohlman discuss how the new “Made in America executive order increases the risk of fraud liability for companies that...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:59 EST

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New York's Top Court Mulls State Government's Recoupment of Benefits

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:03:04 EST

]]>The New York Court of Appeals' determination of Andersen v. Hein will impact how state government agencies and local social services departments can use participation in the Work Experience Program...

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Who Got the Work: Swalwell Represented in NY Investigation by Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:51:55 EST

]]>Swalwell retained Thomas Rotko and Isabelle Kirshner as he faces an investigation into allegations of sexual assault by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

NYC's Law Forcing Delivery Apps to Share Info With Restaurants Faces Headwinds in US Appeals Court

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:06 EST

]]>New York City had asked the Second Circuit to revive a measure requiring DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber Eats to share customer information with restaurants. The panel seemed disinclined to rescue the...

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Live Nation Acted as Illegal Monopoly in Ticketing Market: Jury Verdict

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:24:12 EST

]]>The verdict was a victory for 34 state attorneys general, and the D.C. AG, who took the case to trial after the U.S. Department of Justice settled its claims in March. But Live Nation, which has...

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PwC's Appointment of Global GC Shifts Role From NYC to London

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:54:32 EST

]]>Diana Weiss served a decade as PwC's top lawyer, a tumultuous stretch that included managing fallout from a major scandal involving its Australian operations.

Consequences of Corporate Status Suspension: 'Arbor Vita v. Commissioner'

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:02:59 EST

]]>A corporation that fails to maintain its corporate status under state law may be prohibited from transacting business and may be unable to assert other corporate rights, including its right to...

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Quiz Time: It's the Perfect Time to Brush Up on Your Evidence Chops

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:43:59 EST

]]>Spring has sprung! And what better way is there to welcome the season and sweep the last traces of a brutal winter than kicking back and dialing-up your evidence chops.

Wachtell's Head of Restructuring Decamps for Kirkland

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:52:41 EST

]]>Josh Feltman, who was head of Wachtell's restructuring and finance department, had been at Wachtell for almost 24 years.

The Long Game of Trust: Earned Media and Stability in Volatile Times

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>In uncertain times, brands that consistently share clear, helpful insights earn trust and become more reliable than those relying on ads or chasing attention.

The Cooperative Application Timeline Law: A Practical View

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>David Berkey and Beth Gazes of Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, provide a comprehensive overview of New York City's new Cooperative Application Timeline Law and offer a practical approach to navigating...

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Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader Vote to Approve Merger

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:42:40 EST

]]>The combined firm will have two locations in New York, in downtown and midtown, while Cadwalader attorneys will move into Hogan Lovells' offices in Washington, D.C., and London at the start of July.

When Slowing Down Feels Like Falling Behind

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:58:59 EST

]]>Many lawyers struggle with resting because their nervous systems are conditioned for constant activity and linking productivity to self-worth. Rest can trigger anxiety and fears of losing competence....

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Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-161

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>A full-time judge may be a keynote speaker at a free event honoring military veterans that is hosted by a local elected official in partnership with a commercial entity, where (1) the event is paid...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:59 EST

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NY's Top Court Mulls Child Advocates' Appeal to Terminate 'Shadow' Foster Care Program

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:32:17 EST

]]>At stake in the Court of Appeals case are New York regulations that recruit, vet, train and supervise volunteer “host families to provide support to families in need. Opponents say it created a...

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Meet the New York State Bar's New Executive Director

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:27:25 EST

]]>Considered an expert in the continuing legal education industry, Kathy Suchocki is also president of the nationwide Association of Continuing Legal Education Professionals.

Hotelier Claims Business Partner Hid Union Contract With Far-Reaching Obligations

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:03:54 EST

]]>Represented by Blank Rome, the hotel owners claim they never would have gone into business with TPG Hotels and Resorts had they known the company had union obligations that would expose all of their...

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Judge Permits Testimony on Prior Uncharged Assault in Weinstein Retrial

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:32:09 EST

]]>Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber has ruled that jurors in Harvey Weinstein's retrial can hear evidence of an alleged sexual assault not charged by prosecutors, over defense objections....

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$17 Million: IBM Settlement Shows Risks and Cost of DEI

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:40:01 EST

]]>The IBM case is the first to be resolved under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims is a means to stop violations of civil rights laws by government...

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Letter to the Editor: Responding to Conclusions From Villarreal v. Ramirez

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:24 EST

]]>Joel R. Brandes, a matrimonial attorney and author of multiple books on family law, responds to a recent op-ed by Daniel H. Stock entitled “Women's Rights Redux—First Department Continues...

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Key Rulings on Security Deposits and Tax Assessments

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:56:01 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses “Bogom-Shanonv. Altman, Civil Court, where the court held that a landlord's oral explanation for withholding a security deposit does not satisfy the HSTPA's written...

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Approaching Pre-Litigation Construction Disputes Strategically

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:28:59 EST

]]>With New York's AVOID Act taking effect April 18, construction litigation is about to change dramatically. Nicholas Kauffman and Harrison Perlstein argue that compressed deadlines for impleading...

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Middle East War: A Force Majeure For Hospitality?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:12:59 EST

]]>Todd Soloway, Bryan Mohler and Itai Raz discuss how the ongoing Middle East conflict may trigger force majeure clauses in hotel management agreements.

New York's No-Fault Reform: Anti-Fraud Promise with Unintended Consequences

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:26:59 EST

]]>New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed no-fault reforms aim to cut fraud and lower premiums but may unfairly exclude legitimate injuries like sprains and concussions by requiring objective medical...

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Trade Secrets in 2026: Strategies for Counsel to Protect Proprietary Information

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:20:59 EST

]]>This article provides practical guidance for counsel and business leaders navigating the growing risks surrounding trade secret protection in an era of remote work, employee mobility, and evolving...

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Court Extends Protective Order's AI Restrictions to All Discovery Materials

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:19:59 EST

]]>Modern protective orders increasingly include provisions applicable to all information produced, particularly by establishing minimum standards for safeguarding the security and privacy of document...

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Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-160

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>A judge's knowledge of an attorney's or law firm's contributions to the judge's prior campaign for election to non-judicial office does not necessarily require disclosure or disqualification in all...

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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:59 EST

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White & Case Fights IT Worker's Anonymity in Suit Over Naked Photos

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:14:41 EST

]]>The law firm said the worker filed his complaint to maximize public exposure for his allegations, which the firm argues runs counter to the point of anonymity for such lawsuits.

DLA Piper Did Not Discriminate Against Pregnant Associate, Jury Finds

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:08:20 EST

]]>The jury found that a senior associate failed to prove that the firm was liable for discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law. The panel also said the firm was not liable for...

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NYC's Ban on Stun Guns, Tasers Is Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:03:38 EST

]]>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit kept alive New York City's decades-old prohibition on Tasers and stun guns, a restriction that has outlasted New York State's ban.

Civil Forfeiture Case Against Mongolian Politician Is Tied to ‘Political Fabrication,' Gibson Dunn Lawyer Says

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:59 EST

]]>A civil forfeiture case brought by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York seeks to seize two Manhattan apartments allegedly tied to former Mongolian Prime Minister Sukhbaatar Batbold....

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Prediction Markets After 'Chastain': Property, Misappropriation and the New Insider-Trading Debate

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:59 EST

]]>Chastain tested how far misappropriation principles can reach beyond conventional securities markets. It made an important point: when the government invokes wire fraud on a misappropriation theory,...

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Trump Nominates Sullivan & Cromwell Attorney to 2nd Circuit

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:14:12 EST

]]>Matthew Schwartz was part Trump's legal team urging a New York state appellate court to overturn the president's conviction by a Manhattan jury in 2024.

Trade Crimes Defense: The New Frontline in White Collar Practice

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:35:37 EST

]]>Trade crimes have emerged as a defining enforcement priority in white collar practice. Export control violations, sanctions evasion, customs and tariff fraud, and smuggling offenses now command an...

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From the Cloud to the Nebula: Legal Constraints on Financing Orbital Data Centers

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:08:51 EST

]]>Liam Bradley and Russell Stern explain why financing orbital data centers are no longer science fiction—and why investors should expect a complex legal landscape as companies race to build...

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I Rode in a Waymo With a Litigator: Here's What I Learned

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:45:21 EST

]]>Georgia products liability attorney Rebekah Cooper talks law after riding in a self-driving Waymo rideshare in Atlanta with Law.com senior litigation reporter and Legal Speak podcast co-host Cedra...

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Investigations at the International Trade Commission: Navigating Speed and Complexity in a High-Stakes Forum

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:24:59 EST

]]>Success at the ITC depends not just on the legal merits, but on how effectively parties can organize technical complexity, align expert-driven narratives, and present a clear, disciplined case under...

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Simultaneous Custody Proceedings Under the UCCJEA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:59 EST

]]>Under the UCCJEA, "child custody determination" means a judgment, decree, or other order of a court providing for the legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child. The term...

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How Employers Use Confidentiality Agreements to Prevent Departing Employees From Competing

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:03:59 EST

]]>Well-resourced employers with sophisticated lawyers have deployed strategies intended to circumvent these protections and prevent departing employees from working for perceived competitors, even in...

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AI and Financial Markets: Some Challenges and Strategies

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:01:59 EST

]]>This article considers how traditional anti-fraud frameworks might be repurposed to target potential market manipulation involving AI and emerging technologies, the challenges that regulators might...

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Planning for Appellate Standing Risks in Uncertain Times

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:12:59 EST

]]>Recent years have seen broader and more rigorous attention to appellate courts' responsibility to independently examine standing. That attention comes alongside legal trends restricting the scope of...

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Helping Parents Say the Hardest Thing: Talking to Children About Divorce

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:03:59 EST

]]>This article emphasizes the importance of carefully managing the moment when parents tell children about their divorce, as it becomes a “flashbulb memory shaping how children understand their...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:59 EST

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‘A Whole Different Universe Now': Judges Perplexed by Law Used for Trump's New Tariffs

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:28 EST

]]>At two points in the three-hour hearing, Judge Timothy Stanceu reminded government counsel that he was an attorney, not an economist familiar with the term, “balance-of-payments deficit, an...

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DOJ Files Antitrust Suit Against NY-Presbyterian Hospital: Challenges Anti-Steering, Network Restrictions in Payor Contracts

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:53:59 EST

]]>The complaint positions health system contracting practices as a health care affordability priority.

How Ex-Kirkland Lawyers Are Shaking Up Big Law Consulting, Comms and Recruiting

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:59:19 EST

]]>“We're turning the entire law firm consulting and communications and recruiting industries on their head, said Jon Henes. “Those are three things that law firms need to actually succeed...

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Lowenstein Sandler's Insurance Recovery Group Decamps for Barnes & Thornburg

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:02:48 EST

]]>As Barnes & Thornburg picks up Lowenstein Sandler's insurance recovery practice, Lowenstein is pivoting to representing insurance carriers with a new insurance litigation and advisory group.

Collaboration Across Offices, Impact on Legislative Priorities Are Hallmarks of Manhattan DA's Appeals Division

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:35:45 EST

]]>The little-seen staff of more than 50 attorneys churns out some 400 briefs a year and handles dozens of arguments before the New York Court of Appeals. Chief Steven Wu, in a rare interview, discussed...

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Employment Issues Commonly Missed in M&A Transactions: Hidden Workforce Risks That Can Erode Deal Value

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:31:59 EST

]]>Jill Kirila examines employment%E2%80%91related liabilities that often slip past fast%E2%80%91moving diligence but can materially affect valuation and post%E2%80%91closing performance.

Deemed Consent in Condominiums

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:05:59 EST

]]>The author examines the enforceability of “deemed consent provisions adopted by New York condominiums, which treat owner silence as affirmative approval. The article considers statutory,...

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Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-158

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may speak about the law, the judge's personal experiences and career path at a youth program sponsored by a law enforcement organization, subject to generally applicable limitations.

'Difficult Case': 2nd Circuit Weighs Question of 1st Impression in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Appeal

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:49:03 EST

]]>“This is an exceptionally difficult case," said Second Circuit Judge William Nardini. "This is a question of first impression, not only for this court, but apparently for any federal court of...

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‘The Next Addiction Crisis'?: Stake.com and Coinbase Accused in Complaint of Luring Minors Into Online Gambling

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:31:14 EST

]]>Represented by Seeger Weiss, Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa and the Schenk Law Firm, the plaintiff said he was “recruited onto Stake.com as a 13-year-old, before he was legally able to...

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Compass Dismisses Zillow Antitrust Lawsuit After Mulling Outside Counsel Shakeup

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:15:53 EST

]]>Plaintiff Compass Inc. was "in the process of retaining new lead counsel" after a Manhattan federal judge denied its motion for a preliminary injunction and before Compass decided to voluntarily...

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Law School Under Pressure to Allow Chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:45 EST

]]>"Good sense should dictate the correct decision here," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote in a letter to Barry University School of Law Dean Leticia Diaz.

'Surging in the Shadows': Lawsuit Challenges ICE Arrest Tactics in NY as Unconstitutional

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:44 EST

]]>A class action lawsuit filed in Brooklyn claims DHS and ICE conducted secretive, unconstitutional arrest campaigns in New York that disproportionately targeted Latino residents. The suit, which...

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White & Case Recruits 2 M&A Partners, Including Reed Smith Practice Chair

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:18:06 EST

]]>The global head of mergers and acquisitions at Reed Smith has moved to White & Case amid a lateral hiring tear for its M&A practice.

Why You Should Put At Least Two Lawyers on Every Case

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Trials are always stressful, but that stress can be mitigated substantially by preparation and helping hands from the senior folks in the firm.

Prenuptial Agreements and Immigration

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Rower attorneys discuss the relationship between prenups and immigration law and cross-border issues that often arise in practice—including U.S. tax treatment of property transfers to...

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Womens' Rights Redux—First Department Continues to Deprive Female Divorce Litigants of Their Fair Share of Marital Assets

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:40:59 EST

]]>Villarreal perpetuates the evidentiary lacunae that pollutes matrimonial cases, thereby prejudicing lesser monied spouses—usually women—who suffer irreversible financial damage when the...

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The Vindictive Prosecution Defense: Back With a Vengeance?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:37:59 EST

]]>Vindictive prosecution claims had their heyday in the 1970s, and courts eventually scaled them back in subsequent years. But with the unprecedented level of chatter on pending criminal matters now...

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Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-157

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>A judge must disqualify from a matter in which his/her impartiality might reasonably be questioned.

'United States v. Heppner': Generative AI and its Pitfalls for the Attorney Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:34:59 EST

]]>The recent United States v. Heppner case highlights that inputs and outputs from public AI tools are not automatically confidential and may not be protected by attorney-client privilege or work...

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CPLR 5511: The Varied Implications of Aggrievement, Part I

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:38:59 EST

]]>This article examines varied implications of CPLR 5511. Part I addresses: the two-tier test for aggrievement; consent orders, failure to oppose; the court's reasoning or adverse language in a...

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