New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Brooklyn Democrats' Row Over Rules Reaches Appellate Court Amid Organizational Chaos

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:29:00 EST

]]>A New York appellate court heard arguments over the legality of Brooklyn Democratic Party rule changes as a separate meeting to elect party leadership was delayed for more than five hours and marked...

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US Judge Keeps Alive Commerce Clause Claim Against NY Liquor Regulators

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:19:23 EST

]]>Chief Judge Brenda Sannes dismissed the Cayuga Nation's tribal-law and civil-rights claims, but found it plausibly alleged the agency relied on preferences for New York-made alcoholic beverages.

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Term in New York Sex Crimes Case

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:12:15 EST

]]>“You will be remembered for the many wonderful films you brought to the silver screen, but recognition for these achievements will pale for what you did, for what you became. A sexual predator....

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Highlights from the Appellate Division, First Department

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:22:22 EST

]]>Justice Dianne Renwick gives an update on the Appellate Division, First Department, highlighting the court's productivity, public education work and efforts to make the courthouse more inclusive and...

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The Answer Is In the Definition: LLCs and New York's Pre-1994 Statutes

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:09:13 EST

]]>Brian Lehman argues that courts should look more carefully at how New York's LLC law applies to older statutes instead of assuming LLCs are excluded just because those statutes do not mention them.

Mayer Brown, Gibson Dunn, Greenberg and More Make Finance Partner Hires

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Finance-focused partners are on the move in Big Law this month, including those arriving at Mayer Brown; Gibson Dunn; Greenberg Traurig; and Vinson & Elkins, among others.

Judge's Property May be Used to House Human Trafficking Victims, With Recusal Limits: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-27

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may permit a not-for-profit civic or charitable organization to use the judge's real property in another county to provide temporary housing for victims of labor human trafficking, but must...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Nassau County Court Awards Abuse Survivor Record $218M

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:57:48 EST

]]>Alexander Klein, the co-chair of Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco's civil rights unit and the attorney for the plaintiff, announced the award in a Tuesday interview with Law.com, saying he...

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Property Encroachment and Commercial Lease Cure Disputes: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:21:33 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses ‘Volokhova v. Nazarova,' a dispute over an alleged property encroachment and trespass, and 1'183 Broadway LLC v. 7Alwaysandforever6 LLC,' a commercial...

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International Litigation at the Limits of Judicial Power: 'Tatneft and Nasri'

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>In their International Litigation column, Lawrence Newman and David Zaslowsky examine two recent decisions—one concerning national security interests and the other addressing in rem...

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Beyond Meat's $23.5M Trademark Verdict Cut to $37.5K, but Boston Fed Judge Upholds $15.4M Profit Award

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:52:55 EST

]]>The court found that Sonate Corp. had adequately established a limited amount of lost profits from its existing business but that its larger damages claim—which was tied to a proposed product...

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Divided Court Confirms Notice Obligation for Village Counterclaims: Is It a Shield or Sword?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:52:25 EST

]]>John Armentano breaks down a Court of Appeals ruling that serves as a warning to anyone bringing contract claims against New York villages: follow the notice rules, or risk losing the claim.

AI and The Law, Part 5: Who's Liable When AI Gets It Wrong?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:07:29 EST

]]>In Part five of his six-part series, David Partida looks at what happens when AI gets facts wrong—and why companies may still be on the hook for using or publishing those mistakes.

Judge May Encourage Youth Part Defendants on the Record, But May Not Give Them Personal Letters: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-26

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>(1) A judge may encourage youth part defendants to comply with the law, pursue productive goals, and avoid recidivism, provided such remarks are not delivered ex parte and otherwise comport with...

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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Accountability for AI Errors by Attorneys and Judges

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:40:08 EST

]]>Attorneys are increasingly filing briefs with fake caselaw generated by AI, often due to user error. Lawyers must verify all AI content to avoid ethical violations, and courts can correct rulings...

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Mortgage Foreclosure and Deceased Borrowers: Best Practices for Banks

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:17:57 EST

]]>Banks should verify a deceased borrower's estate through probate records or by filing for appointment of an estate representative before starting foreclosure. This helps avoid fraud, delays, and...

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Planning under SECURE 2.0 for Beneficiary Designation to Trust for Spouse—Part II

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:07:57 EST

]]>This is Part II of a two-part article. Part I appeared in the , 2026 issue and addresses outright beneficiary designation to the surviving spouse, as well as income tax rules and issues for a conduit...

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Vinson & Elkins Adds Latham Structured Finance Leader

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:38:38 EST

]]>The moves come as V&E seeks to expand its securitization practice beyond the upstream oil and gas markets it had already been working in.

Meet the Judge: Staten Island's Michael Pinto on Judicial Service and His Campaign

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:42:24 EST

]]>Staten Island Judge Michael Pinto discusses his path from theater and nonprofit leadership to the bench, the importance of making litigants feel heard, and his campaign for Supreme Court.

NY's Next Judge? How a Refugee's Journey Shaped Kelvin Richards' View of Justice

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:31:59 EST

]]>Staten Island Supreme Court candidate Kelvin Richards reflects on his path from a refugee camp in Ghana to a career in public defense, and explains how those experiences would inform his approach on...

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New York Begins Implementing RAISE Act as Hochul Signals More AI Regulation Ahead

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:56:05 EST

]]>The Empire State will begin registering large frontier AI developers in November as officials discuss additional legislation, stronger oversight and potential penalties for noncompliance.

'First-Rate Debut Legal Thriller': Doug Burns Reviews 'Tuxedo Park' by Thomas Kenniff

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:20:02 EST

]]>"Lurking in the rafters throughout the book are the ghosts of powerful American political dynasties, the use of military heroism for politics reminiscent of JFK, and the misuse of legal process, or...

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Attorneys ‘On the Move': Former Saks Global CEO Joins BRG; Sheppard Adds Corporate Partner

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:13:33 EST

]]>And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

Before Discovery Begins, Map the AI Records

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:13:08 EST

]]>New York already has the preservation and discovery framework. The practical task is identifying consequential AI records, their custodians and their retention settings early enough to use it.

Four Ways to Test Whether a New Office Makes Strategic Sense

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:04:13 EST

]]>A new office can benefit a law firm by boosting client connections, recruiting, and flexibility, but only if there's a clear strategy. Key principles include identifying a genuine need for the...

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Roadmap for an Arbitration Default Award

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:59:11 EST

]]>In their article, Andrew Lieb and Christopher Picciano explain why true default awards are generally unavailable in arbitration and outline practical ways claimants can move forward against...

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Merchant Cash Advances Under the Bankruptcy Microscope

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>How courts are recharacterizing MCA agreements—and what it means for lenders and borrowers alike.

No Exit: When Chapter 11 Cannot Unwind a Functioning ABC

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>Judge Sean H. Lane published an opinion (In re Nussbaum Lowinger LLP) about when a chapter 11, filed after an ABC was pending, can and can't pull assets out of the ABC. Given the rise in use of ABCs...

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A Decision Framework for Private Credit Restructurings

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>Private credit defaults are best handled with quick, private solutions like debt-for-equity exchanges or foreclosures. Chapter 11 helps for operational issues, but balance sheet problems may need...

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How AI is Changing Case Research for Corporate Restructuring

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>As corporate restructuring becomes increasingly complex, practitioners are turning to artificial intelligence to manage the massive volume and complexity of case research that is required. This...

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LME Litigation and the Skin of a Living Thought: Serta, Del Monte, and the Erosion of Common Usage

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>The article examines recent Serta Simmons and Del Monte Foods decisions through a practical lens: despite the complexity and increasing creativity of liability management transactions, the disputes...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Record-Breaking $37M Pain and Suffering Verdict Confirmed by First Department

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:26:35 EST

]]>Aurora Beauchamp was awarded a total of $37 million for pain and suffering damages, divided as $20 million for past pain and suffering and $17 million for future pain and suffering.

Trump Admin. Struggles to Defend Maurene Comey's Firing to NY Fed Judge

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:11:42 EST

]]>The Trump administration is arguing that the Supreme Court's recent decision expanding the presidential firing power wipes out Maurene Comey's wrongful termination suit. A Manhattan federal court...

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WNY Appeals Court Presses State on Scope of Pepsi Plastic-Pollution Suit

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:18:18 EST

]]>The panel of justices questioned whether New York's claims against PepsiCo could expose a broad range of manufacturers to similar litigation and whether public nuisance and consumer-protection law...

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Fair-Housing Groups Urge NY Top Court to Revive Section 8 Anti-Bias Law

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:30:47 EST

]]>Statewide housing advocates say lower courts wrongly struck down protections for voucher holders, while landlords argue New York cannot force participation in the federal Section 8 program because...

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Coyotes, the Roadrunner, and the Pursuit of Housing Reform

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:26:30 EST

]]>NYC's Mayor Mamdani is pushing housing reforms—rent freezes, a luxury property tax, and tax overhauls—despite legal challenges. Most disputes are ongoing, but the city remains committed...

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Honoring Gloria Steinem's Legacy in the Courtroom

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Judge E. Danielle Jose-Decker reflects on Gloria Steinem's legacy and argues that judges best honor her work by rejecting gender-based assumptions and treating every person in the courtroom as an...

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Support Magistrate May Serve Mental Health Nonprofit, But Not Participate in Sexual Violence Event: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-25

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A support magistrate (1) may serve on the board of a local not-for-profit mental health organization that does not accept court referrals; (2) may donate to and attend the organization's annual...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Tiffany & Co. Legal Chief to Join Luxury Fashion Group Capri Holdings

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:43:17 EST

]]>Catherine So "is a highly respected leader with extensive experience with helping develop global luxury brands and executive teams through periods of transformation and growth," Capri CEO John Idol.

US Appellate Panel Won't Automatically Grant Tax-Exempt Status for Limited Partners

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:34:56 EST

]]>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in a decision written by Judge Denny Chin, said principals exercised too much control over the firm to be exempt from self-employment taxes.

‘Family Quarrel,' Not Corporate Mismanagement: NY Judge Rejects Sisters' Claims Over Real Estate Empire

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:43:54 EST

]]>New York County Supreme Court Judge Anar R. Patel's 33-page decision followed a 12-day bench trial over the Tekiner family's ownership and management of Brement House Inc. and German New Co.

Decision of the Week: Batson Ruling Requires Credibility Finding for Each Challenged Juror

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:28:30 EST

]]>During jury selection, defense counsel used all three peremptory challenges against Black prospective jurors.

NY Appeals Court Weighs Access to State Misconduct Investigation Records

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:17:40 EST

]]>Hearst argued that a lower court improperly deferred to the Office of Employee Relations in upholding broad FOIL exemptions, while the state contends records from a discrimination investigation are...

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Brooklyn Surrogate Is Admonished for Handling Cases Involving Campaign Backers

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:03:03 EST

]]>The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly admonished Kings County Surrogate Bernard Graham for handling matters involving attorneys who were actively supporting his 2023 judicial...

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Kirkland Recruits Partner in Boston, Amid 2-Lawyer Exit at Ropes

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:59:55 EST

]]>A tax partner and an asset management partner are leaving Ropes & Gray, according to sources familiar with the moves.

Consideration in Transition: Dangers of Passing the Buck

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:29:31 EST

]]>Customer-directed “spend backs can create substantial accounting, recordkeeping, disclosure, and potential fraud risks for public companies even when they do not clearly constitute commercial...

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Judges' Letter to Congress on Minneapolis Immigration Actions Crosses Into Political Advocacy: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-24

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Judges may not write a letter to their Congressional representatives in response to high-profile and intensely controversial federal immigration actions in Minneapolis, asking the legislators to take...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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When AI Prompts Become Evidence: Work Product and Expert Discovery in New York

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:13:40 EST

]]>Recent New York decisions show courts are beginning to address these issues, with particular significance in matrimonial litigation where forensic accountants increasingly use AI in business...

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Maintaining Custody of Embryos: The Importance of Embryo Disposition Agreements

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:38 EST

]]>Since IVF's rise, courts stress the importance of clear embryo agreements to prevent disputes. Without them, courts decide based on fairness, risking unpredictable outcomes. Couples should formalize...

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When Teenage Behavior Becomes a Stalking Allegation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:13:13 EST

]]>Minors accused of stalking face serious consequences, but often stem from immaturity or jealousy. Teen stalking includes unwanted messages, following, or tracking, and can cause emotional harm....

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An 'America-First' White-Collar Enforcement Policy?

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:02:16 EST

]]>The Trump Administration's white-collar enforcement focuses on national security and economic interests, prioritizing trade violations, sanctions evasion, and transnational crime. It scaled back some...

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NYSCEF: The Court System's Unfinished Upgrade

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:50:51 EST

]]>NY's court tech improved access but remains incomplete, delaying justice for many, especially in Family Court. COVID-19 showed rapid fixes are possible, but full system upgrades are lacking....

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Rooker-Feldman After T.M.: Implications for Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Practice

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:29:48 EST

]]>The Supreme Court's decision in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System Corp. resolves a long-standing circuit split over the scope of the Rooker-Feldman doctrine, holding that federal district...

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New York Employers Face Uncertainty From Personnel File Access Law

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:23:56 EST

]]>The law, which takes effect Nov. 8, mandates that employees be allowed to review their personnel files on request twice a year.

NY Appellate Court Pauses Order Voiding Brooklyn Democrats' Governance Changes

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:29:18 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, Second Department, temporarily halted a trial court decision striking down Brooklyn Democratic Party governance amendments.

Court of Appeals Questions Judge's Defense of Racial Slur, 'Race Card' Comments

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:53:21 EST

]]>The panel of judges questioned whether a town justice needed to repeat a slur while recounting a story from his youth, and probed comments about a Black defendant.

Lessons from ‘Tohan' for Professional Liability Insurers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Laura Maletta discusses the recent decision ‘Integris Insurance Co. v. Tohan,' and its implications for professional liability insurers including why the location of a claim matters and ways to...

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Ninth Circuit Wrong on Forum Non-Conveniens and Foreign Awards

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:20:42 EST

]]>The Ninth Circuit ruled that U.S. courts cannot use forum non conveniens to decline enforcement of foreign arbitration awards under the New York Convention, even when the award was annulled by the...

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Michael Best Launches NY Office With Acquisition of Kane Kessler

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:55:35 EST

]]>Am Law 200 firm Michael Best & Friedrich has acquired New York midsize firm Kane Kessler, which has a significant corporate and securities practice.

Judge Must Insulate Clerk Related to District Attorney From Criminal Matters: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-23

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge whose court clerk is a second-degree relative of the District Attorney must disclose the relationship and insulate the clerk from all criminal matters.

New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice Resigns After Paying Former Staffer $50K

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:47:41 EST

]]>"I believe this is in the best interests of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch," MacDonald said in his resignation letter to Gov. Kelly Ayotte. "I accept responsibility and accountability for my...

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NY Top Court Weighs Social Media Firms' Liability in Buffalo Mass Shooting

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:45:27 EST

]]>In a two-hour argument featuring a roster of prominent appellate advocates, judges repeatedly pressed lawyers on whether claims arising from the Tops massacre challenge protected publication of...

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Lawyers Work to Get Survivors, Creditors Up to Speed with NY's Coerced Debt Protections

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:41:11 EST

]]>New York in 2025 joined a growing group of states addressing what consumer protection advocates consider a gray area: coerced debt. The new law's effectiveness depends on training persons on how to...

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An Administrative Conundrum: A Tale Relating to Judicial Standards and Goals

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:56:14 EST

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Retired Judge David Saxe presents a satirical account of how rigid judicial productivity metrics and pressure to reduce case backlogs can produce often unintended consequences.

Condo's Insurance Damages Claim Advances; Tenant Wins Fees in Rent-Stabilized Succession Fight: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:52:09 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses recent rulings on insurance coverage for condominium water damage, and attorney fees in rent-stabilized housing litigation.

Who Should Be Liable When a Child Is Hurt on an E-Bike?

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:33:01 EST

]]>Billy Cooper discusses the growing legal questions surrounding e-bikes and children. The article looks at where liability should fall when these vehicles cause serious injuries—parents, riders,...

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When a Lender Steps In: Protective Advances Under New York Law

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:29:59 EST

]]>Scott A. Weinberg explains how protective advances can help mortgage lenders safeguard collateral after borrowers default.

Venue for Tax Crimes

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:17:15 EST

]]>The Supreme Court clarified that, for crimes like falsifying documents, venue is where the main conduct occurred. Recent cases show that in tax crimes, venue depends on where key actions—like...

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AI and the Law, Part 4: What Happens When AI Acts Alone—and Who Pays for It?

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>In Part four of his six-part series, David Partida discusses the legal and practical risks organizations face as autonomous AI systems take on increasingly consequential tasks without adequate human...

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Jones Day Hires Tech Investigations Lawyer From McDermott

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Alexander Southwell, a Chambers top-ranked privacy and data security litigator, joined the firm after two years at McDermott.

Norton Rose Recruits 8-Lawyer Kasowitz Real Estate Team

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Partner David Szeker was the chair of Kasowitz's real estate transactions group. The Kasowitz firm website, as of early this week, shows zero partners left in the practice.

Private Law Firm Stipend Does Not Bar Judge From Hiring Law Student as Intern: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-65/26-66

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may hire as a summer intern a law student who will receive a stipend from a private law firm for any public service internship that summer, provided the judge (1) insulates the intern from...

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Brooklyn Judge Blocks Democratic Party Rule Changes

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:01:37 EST

]]>Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jill Epstein on Monday halted recently approved rule changes within the Brooklyn Democratic Party, finding that outgoing committee members who voted to expand party...

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Mass. Debt Collector Accused of Seizing Cars to Coerce Payment Agrees to AG's $52M Consumer Relief Settlement

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:04:56 EST

]]>The debt collection and debt buying companies Judgment Acquisitions Unlimited, Champion Funding Inc. and their owner Andrew Metcalf entered into the consent judgment with the office following a...

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‘A Toss-Up?': Manhattan Federal Court Weighs NY's Prediction Market Crackdown

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:56:24 EST

]]>Attorneys for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a prediction market operator asked the New York federal court to block New York State's efforts to rein in prediction markets.

A Federal Court Asked for Help on AI-Generated CSAM. Congress Is Ignoring It

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:51:37 EST

]]>Hillary Nappi argues that Congress must act on pending legislation to address AI-generated child sexual abuse material after a federal appeals court signaled it lacks the authority to regulate...

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States Sue to Block New Federal ‘Public Charge' Rule

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:40:41 EST

]]>New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia argue the DHS rule, set to take effect Sept, 18, unlawfully expands immigration officers' authority...

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Jailhouse (Mis)informants: Paul Shechtman Reviews 'Catch the Devil'

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:12:30 EST

]]>In what Shechtman calls an "engrossing" new book, author Pamela Colloff examines the historical failures of using jailhouse informants as a prosecutorial tool.

The Changing Landscape of Online Privacy Litigation: Personally Identifiable Information and Article III Standing in Federal Court

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:32:29 EST

]]>Online privacy lawsuits have surged, mainly over website tracking and data collection. Recent court rulings limit claims unless there's clear harm or high-risk data exposure. Legislation in...

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Mediating Environmental Disputes Arising From Wildfires: Resolving Scientific Uncertainty, Remediation Obligations, Cost Allocation, and Environmental Risk

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:15:45 EST

]]>Wildfire environmental disputes—like contamination and erosion—are complex and involve many stakeholders. Mediation is effective because it manages scientific uncertainty, technical...

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The Supreme Court Tackles the ‘Rooker-Feldman' Doctrine

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:06:15 EST

]]>The Supreme Court in T.M. clarified that the Rooker-Feldman doctrine prevents federal courts from reviewing any state court judgment—final or pending—in §1983 cases. Only the Supreme...

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Start-Ups and Break-Ups: Prenuptial Planning for Entrepreneurs

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:34:41 EST

]]>For entrepreneurs, prenuptial planning can hedge the financial and operational risks that arise when a start-up becomes a major marital asset. Alyssa Rower and Hayley Flug explain how advance...

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Why Use Appellate Counsel Before Trial?

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Engaging appellate counsel early can improve case strategy, preserve issues, and prevent costly mistakes. It increases the chances of a favorable outcome and saves money in the long run, especially...

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The Nine Percent Problem: Who Actually Pays for Appellate Delay

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Delays in court appeals unfairly hurt the winning party by accumulating heavy interest and forcing settlement losses. The plaintiff's victory was eroded by months of delay, showing that judicial...

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AI-Native Appeals: Promises and Pitfalls

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The author explores how AI is transforming appellate practice by simulating judicial decision-making, offering clients and practitioners new tools for risk assessment, brief development, oral...

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Geragos & Geragos Hires NY Partner, Eyeing East Coast Expansion

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Geragos & Geragos, a Los Angeles-based criminal defense firm known for its high-profile representations of cultural figures like Michael Jackson, Jussie Smollett and Colin Kaepernick, is looking...

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The S&C, DLA and Boutique Lawyers Advising Trump in Litigation

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Trump has largely turned to Big Law firms to handle his high-stakes litigation while employing a small Florida-based boutique for media defamation lawsuits.