New York Law Journal - This Week's News

'By Any Measure, This Lawsuit Stands Apart': Judge Awards $35M Attorney Fees in Taxi Settlement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:09:55 EST

]]>A federal judge approved a $35 million attorney fee award—25% of a $140 million settlement—stemming from a long-running class action challenging the Taxi and Limousine Commission's...

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Banks, Private Credit Providers and Lenders: Beware of Fraud Warning Signs in Due Diligence and Borrower Evaluation

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:18:21 EST

]]>The authors recently participated in a panel discussion addressing fraud risks in private credit and asset-based lending at the Haynes Boone 2026 Finance Symposium in Charlotte, NC, where they...

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‘Bestwall' and ‘Multi-Color': Evolving Case Law on Good Faith and Venue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:26:59 EST

]]>An analysis of the recent decisions in Bestwall and Multi-Color which offer important guidance on good faith requirements and proper venue, and provide practical guidance and insight into how courts...

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Citizen's Prey: Why Families Deserve Better After Loss

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>A personal account and advocacy piece by Sarah Standifird, who shares her experience of losing her son in a preventable distracted driving crash and highlights the emotional and systemic challenges...

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Judge's Use of Divorce Mediator Requires 2-Year Recusal From Mediator's Cases, Subject to Remittal: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-200

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Where a judge and his/her spouse retain a mediator to prepare the papers for their uncontested divorce, the judge is disqualified, subject to remittal, in all matters where the mediator appears,...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Reed Smith Accused of Malicious Prosecution After Brooklyn Indictment Against Opposing Attorney Falls Short

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:04:35 EST

]]>Plaintiff Tyrone Blackburn is best known for representing Terrance Dixon, the former hype man for Fat Joe, in a dispute with the rapper. His 62-page complaint landed just days after a Brooklyn grand...

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Saul Ewing Brings Aboard Bankruptcy Partner in NYC, Government Contracts Partner in DC

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:35:28 EST

]]>Former Barclay Damon attorney Scott Fleischer will help bring about some new creditor-side bankruptcy work for the firm in New York City while Sandeep Kathuria, from Ice Miller, will offer his...

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'The 51% Blindfold': Litigators Prep for Battle Over Telling Juries About New Fault Caps

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:12:12 EST

]]>New York's new 51% modified comparative fault threshold is triggering sharp debates over jury instructions, while the personal injury bar warns of tactical claim delays.

‘Reluctantly' Creating Split, US Appeals Court Upholds New York's Gas Appliance Ban

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:13:34 EST

]]>A New York-based federal appellate panel unanimously held that the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act does not preempt New York State's and New York City's bans on gas appliances in new...

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Carroll Seeks Release of $5M Judgment After SCOTUS Rejects Trump Appeal

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:52:00 EST

]]>E. Jean Carroll's attorneys argued Donald Trump is attempting to delay payment despite a prior stipulation.

Goldman Sachs Names Acting Legal Chief Upon Ruemmler's Epstein-Inspired Exit

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:24 EST

]]>Michael Bosworth joined Goldman Sachs in 2022 as a partner and deputy general counsel.

When Activist Short Selling Becomes Market Manipulation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:59:42 EST

]]>The recent criminal conviction of Citron Research's Andrew Left has put activist short sellers on notice. Publishing bearish research while holding short positions is constitutionally...

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NY Court Awards Newsweek Nearly $11M, Ending Lengthy Litigation Saga With Former Owner IBT Media

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:06:07 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, First Department awarded full damages and statutory prejudgment interest after finding that Newsweek paid millions in payroll tax obligations on IBT Media's behalf.

The Tennessee AI Sanctions Case Isn't Really About AI

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:34:49 EST

]]>Michael Epstein argues that the Tennessee AI sanctions case and New York's new AI rule are less about artificial intelligence than about the enduring duty of lawyers to verify, stand behind and take...

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The Status of the Child in a Custody Case

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>In custody and visitation cases, the child's best interests are the main focus, with legal standing generally limited to parents and attorneys appointed to represent the child. The child does not...

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Latham Recruits Skadden Exec Comp Co-Head Amid Practice Hiring Surge

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Erica Schohn is the third partner addition in Latham's executive compensation, employment & benefits practice over the last six weeks.

Up, Down or Holding Steady: How Second Hundred NY Law Firms Fared

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>New York-founded firms in the Am Law 200's Second Hundred overall saw revenue growth in 2025, but there were outliers in both directions.

Part-Time Judges May Allow Their Law Partners and Associates to Practice Before Other Judges in Centralized Arraignment Parts: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-199

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time judge may permit his/her law partners and associates to practice law in the county's centralized arraignment part before other judges. If it becomes necessary to revisit any aspect of the...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Hochul Names Parker-Raso, Elevates Mendez to First Department Bench

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:49:28 EST

]]>“Justice Matthew Parker-Raso's historic appointment to the First Department and Justice Manuel Mendez's elevation strengthen New York's appellate court," the Democratic governor said in a news...

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Federal Judge Orders US Transportation Dept. to End Suspension of Funds for $16B Gateway Rail Project

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:45:19 EST

]]>“Defendants do not dispute that the suspension of federal grants flagrantly violates federal law, said District Judge Jeannette Vargas.

Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney Assumes DAASNY Presidency Amid Legislative, AI Challenges

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:14:39 EST

]]>At its annual summer conference, state prosecutors appoint a new leadership team and target criminal discovery laws and artificial intelligence protocols.

When Models Are so Capable They Can't Be Released

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:11:20 EST

]]>The White House introduced orders to oversee powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, which posed cybersecurity risks. Anthropic limited access due to security fears, and government actions...

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White & Case, IT Worker End Lawsuit Over Naked Photos

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:19 EST

]]>An anonymous IT worker who sued the firm after he was allegedly photographed while naked and unconscious at a firm retreat has agreed to drop his lawsuit against White & Case.

Escrow Dispute; Bais Din Award: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:33:26 EST

]]>In this week's Realty Law Digest, Scott Mollen discusses ‘22 Tomahawk Drive LLC v. Hiser-Chason,' involving a disputed escrow deposit after a minor delay in obtaining a certificate of...

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Mamdani Agrees to Settle Housing Voucher Litigation in Budget Deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:57:23 EST

]]>New York City officials on Tuesday reached a settlement resolving years of litigation over the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, with the administration agreeing to drop its appeal and fund an...

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Atrazine Lawsuits May Test the Limits of Regulatory Compliance Defenses

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:44 EST

]]>Atrazine, a widely used herbicide in the U.S., was recently classified as “probably carcinogenic by the WHO's IARC, potentially fueling new lawsuits. This raises legal questions about how...

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Might There Be a Broader Message in the 'Bolton' Plea Deal?

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:39:36 EST

]]>The article examines how federal plea agreements often lack certainty because judges have final say on sentencing after reviewing reports, which leads to unpredictable outcomes. While procedures like...

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The New Procedural Frontier of Co-op Admissions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:32:52 EST

]]>Matthew Eiben analyzes how two recent New York City laws impose new procedural and substantive limits on co-op admissions while leaving the Business Judgment Rule largely intact, although newly...

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Leaving

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:13:26 EST

]]>David Saxe reflects on his personal journey toward leaving the bench along with the challenges faced by New York State judges as they approach mandatory retirement age.

Anti-Surveillance Pricing Trend Picks Up Steam in New York

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:56:36 EST

]]>New York's legislature recently passed a bill that would ban so-called surveillance pricing, in which retailers adjust prices offered to consumers based on personal data like location, household...

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When Bankruptcy Courts Give Deference to Matrimonial Proceedings

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Noah Weingarten and Anita Rojas Carroll discuss a recent bankruptcy case out of the Southern District of New York emphasizes the analysis the bankruptcy courts apply in deciding whether to issue a...

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Court Attorney-Referees May Not Allow Their Images to Be Used in Commercial Social Media: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-196

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A court attorney-referee may not allow a professional photographer to use the referee's photograph in a video shown on the photographer's professional social media.

Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Exiled Chinese Billionaire Sentenced to 30 Years in Fraud Scheme

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:01:04 EST

]]>A Manhattan federal judge on Monday sentenced self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a massive fraud that bilked online followers out of more than $1...

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Clifford Chance Sued by 2 Former Partners Over Compensation Clawbacks

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:48:10 EST

]]>Former equity partners Clifford Cone and Michael Sabin departed the firm for Sidley Austin this past January and are asked to repay a combined $5.8 million.

Judge Orders US Justice Department to Spell Out Reasons for Adani Dismissal

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:22:47 EST

]]>A judge scrutinizing the DOJ's decision to drop a case is rare and brings the matter into largely uncharted waters, lawyers say.

New York AG, Amazon Labor Union Condemn 'Unprecedented Presidential Influence' Over Labor Board

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:01:32 EST

]]>In a surprise offensive, New York state officials and representatives of Amazon's work force are arguing that White House control of the National Labor Relations Board is destroying federal labor...

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'At Most an Error of Law': Second Department Rejects Challenge to Discovery Sanction

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:08:17 EST

]]>Westchester prosecutors filed an Article 78 petition asking the court to prohibit a New Rochelle City Court judge's order that prevented the arresting officer's evidence and testimony from the...

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Kirkland Lures Antitrust Boutique Founder in 2-Partner Move

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:56:14 EST

]]>Harkrider was a founding partner at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider. Minerva has been at the boutique since March 2020.

Deal Watch: Cravath, Latham, Sidley, S&C Lead the Latest Deals; Also, Dealmakers Eye Second-Half M&A Concerns

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:29:50 EST

]]>Big deals continue to be plentiful. But can the deal market withstand cracks in consumer confidence?

Reed Smith Teams Up With Cornell University to Train Partners on AI

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:04:11 EST

]]>The Reed Smith AI Leadership Program, led by Cornell faculty, will address how the firm's partners can bolster AI-related management strategy.

After SEC's U-Turn, Supreme Court Refuses to Review Agency's 'Gag Rule' for Defendants That Settle

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:32:03 EST

]]>The justices denied the petition for certiorari on Monday without any legal explanation, as is customary for decisions issued through its order list. The denial comes after the SEC voted to rescind...

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Supreme Court Declines to Review Trump's Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:51:47 EST

]]>The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump's appeal of a jury verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, leaving intact a $5 million judgment against him....

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When In Doubt, Always Authenticate!

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>A go-to guide for practitioners on how to properly authenticate evidence submitted with summary judgment motions.

Taxation With Representation

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:22:22 EST

]]>The author (humorously) examines tax issues around catching a record-breaking baseball, like whether it's taxable income or a gift. The article notes that courts and the IRS often treat such balls as...

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Drawing the Line Between AI and the Law

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:09:16 EST

]]>The article explains that attorney-client privilege is designed to encourage open communication with lawyers, but courts are increasingly finding that AI chatbot prompts and responses are...

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Abstaining From Declaratory Judgment Claims: 'Wolff v. Trump'

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:51:25 EST

]]>In Wolff v. Trump, the court ruled that the Declaratory Judgment Act is not for preemptive strikes or avoiding normal litigation. Wolff's purely declaratory case was dismissed as an improper attempt...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Alston & Bird's 'Growth Trajectory' in NYC Leads Firm to Abandon 25-Year Home for Iconic Manhattan Office Tower

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:05:24 EST

]]>“We just recently celebrated our 25th anniversary as Alston & Bird in New York—in that space at 90 Park [Avenue] for the entirety of that time, said New York partner in charge James...

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NY Judge Won't Disturb $112M Verdict Against Suffolk County for Illegally Detaining Migrants

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:30:26 EST

]]>A New York federal judge found that a $112 million verdict against Suffolk County didn't shock the judicial conscience.

NY High Court Rejects Prevailing Wage Workarounds in Landmark Labor Ruling

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:12:03 EST

]]>The New York Court of Appeals unanimously held that wage mandates in public works projects apply despite silent contracts or express disclaimers. The top court also invalidated one-year litigation...

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New York Scraps 30-Day Blackout on Post-Crisis Attorney Solicitation

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:00 EST

]]>The Appellate Division overhaul, a major shift in ethics rules, aligns with the American Bar Association, and has sparked a sharp debate between the state bar and tort-reform advocates.

2nd Circuit Revives Parent's Challenge to School Policy of Not Sharing Student Gender Identity

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:37:33 EST

]]>The three-judge panel said the U.S. Supreme Court's Mirabelli v. Bonta decision from March undermined the lower court's dismissal of a mother's claims that the school district's nondisclosure policy...

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We're ‘Representing a Hedge Fund That's a Reality': Inside the Defense Strategy That Won Out in a Novel Securities Trial

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:19:14 EST

]]>During Manhattan's groundbreaking federal trial over whether hedge fund investors formed an "insider" group in a children's TV company, defense counsel had to be nimble. One of their challenges?...

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Even Limitation of Liability Clauses Have Limitations

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:19:06 EST

]]>This article emphasizes that limitation of liability clauses must be carefully drafted, as vague or generic language can lead to unenforceability and unintended liability. They should be clear,...

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NYC's Rideshare Law Raises First Amendment Problems

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Brian Lehman discusses how New York City's Local Law 52 may raise a First Amendment issue by weakening the marketplace signals conveyed by Uber and Lyft's ‘marks,' which riders have come to...

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The Problematic Private Reprimand of a Federal Judge

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:09:59 EST

]]>Joseph Belluck and Robert Tembeckjian argue that the private reprimand of a U.S. District Court Judge in Georgia revealed significant flaws in the process of disciplining federal judges for serious...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Family Court's Missing Rule: Ex Parte Interim Relief and the Notice Gap

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:13:35 EST

]]>The article argues that family rights are fundamental and should be protected with proper notice before interim orders. Currently, Family Court often acts without notice, unlike commercial courts....

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SDNY Judge: Brooklyn Attorney's 'Outrageously Unprofessional' Conduct Included Deposition Disruptions, AI-Hallucination Citations

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:34:22 EST

]]>This sanction against Tyrone Blackburn is only his latest admonishment from the courts. Two other jurisdictions have issued monetary sanctions against him for AI-related hallucination citations.

'Troubling Strategy': Litigators Applaud Appellate Defeat of State Police FOIL Stall Tactics

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:12:46 EST

]]>In an New York Civil Liberties Union victory argued pro bono by Latham & Watkins, the Third Department in Albany set a statewide precedent against blanket redactions of unsubstantiated records.

Judge Dismisses Weinstein Rape Charge After Manhattan DA Bragg Declines to Retry

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:32:09 EST

]]>Manhattan prosecutors on Wednesday said they will not pursue a fourth trial against Harvey Weinstein and asked Justice Curtis Farber to dismiss the case. A key witness, Jessica Mann, declined to...

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Harsh New Restrictions of Plaintiffs' Rights in Motor Vehicle Cases

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:50:37 EST

]]>New York's new laws limit accident victims' rights, mainly affecting valid claims. They reintroduce strict fault rules, restrict interest on judgments, and make proving No-Fault coverage harder. The...

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Child Support for Developmentally Disabled Adult Children

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:28:00 EST

]]>Alan Feigenbaum discusses how a recent Nassau County decision applied New York's extended child support statute for developmentally disabled adult children, emphasizing the need for competent...

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Executive Compensation Partner Joins Paul, Weiss; Sidley Adds Global Finance Partner

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

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

Unjust Enrichment Claims Require A Sufficiently Close Relationship

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>This article explains that in New York, a claim for unjust enrichment requires a direct relationship between the plaintiff and defendant showing reliance or inducement. Courts have consistently...

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Part-Time Judge Who Owns and Runs Company Must Choose Between Judicial Office and Company's Political Activity: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-195

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time judge who is the sole owner and chief executive officer of a company may not permit the company to make political contributions or otherwise engage in political activity prohibited by the...

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Judge Sean Lane Appointed as Next Chief Bankruptcy Judge in Manhattan

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:31:18 EST

]]>Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane will serve as the chief judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, after Chief Judge Martin Glenn retires this September.

Goldman, Ex-Impeachment Lawyer and Litigator, Defeated for Renomination to Congress Amid Left-Leaning Candidates' Sweep

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:26:17 EST

]]>The ouster of the former federal prosecutor highlights the growing political clout of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and illustrates a trend toward progressive candidates among city voters.

Attorney Brothers Charged With Fraud, Bribery Tied to $6.8M Contract for Migrant Shelter

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:15:03 EST

]]>Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unsealed an indictment against lawyer Frank Carone, who served as Chief of Staff to then-NYC mayor Eric Adams in 2022, and Carone's brother, also an attorney. They are...

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Brooklyn-Based Appeals Court Orders Law Firm to Pay $2,500 Over AI Hallucinations

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:08 EST

]]>New York's Appellate Division, Second Department issued the penalty against the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff despite an affirmation from its general counsel that the firm hadn't been aware...

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Primary Voters Pick Civil Court Winners in Queens and Brooklyn

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:09:31 EST

]]>Edmond Wong and Julie Milner won the Democratic primaries for two countywide seats on the Queens Civil Court bench, according to unofficial Board of Elections results. In Brooklyn, Janice Purvis and...

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Comity and Fairness are Critical to Granting Additional Assistance under Chapter 15: A Canadian Reverse Vesting Order and Related Releases in Proceedings Involving Canadian and U.S.-Affiliated Companies Are Approved

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:25:42 EST

]]>In 2026, a U.S. court approved a Canadian-style Reverse Vesting Order (RVO) under Chapter 15, setting guidelines for such remedies. RVOs, which separate liabilities from assets to facilitate asset...

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The Satanic Temple and the Anti-SLAPP Statute

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:10:54 EST

]]>The Second Circuit ruled that out-of-state journalists like Duin cannot be sued in New York unless they conduct journalistic activities there. It also confirmed that New York's anti-SLAPP law...

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RPAPL §881 Overhaul: What Builders, Boards, and Developers Need to Know

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:57:36 EST

]]>In 2025, New York revamped §881 to make property access for construction clearer and more predictable, including a 60-day silence rule for refusals and formalized conditions like fees and...

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A Potential Path to Relief: The Use of Monitors in OFAC Delistings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:29 EST

]]>Gregory Paw explains the use of independent compliance monitors as a remedial tool in the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) delisting process for sanctioned entities. As a recent case...

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Fighting the Hypothetical

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:03:00 EST

]]>Joseph Nohavicka argues that critics of Justice Jackson's “Japan Wallet hypothetical misunderstood the function of hypotheticals in Supreme Court oral argument, mistaking something meant to...

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Pied-à-Terre Tax Enacted on NYC Residences

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson discuss the New York State Legislature's newly enacted pied-à-terre tax on non-primary residences in NYC and analyze the many unresolved questions including...

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Judge Precluded From Advisory Committee for Sexual Assault Survivor Stigma Study Over Partiality Concerns: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-194

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>On these facts, a judge may not participate in a community advisory committee to support dissertation research on the topic of stigma experienced by survivors of sexual assault.

US Judge Allows Search Warrant Seeking Crypto Exec's ChatGPT Records

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:49:17 EST

]]>Attorneys for Richard Kim argued the search warrant would uncover privileged communications. But a federal judge deemed the challenge to the warrant premature, as it had yet to go into effect.

NY High Court's Narrow Reading Sets Up Federal Appeals Battle Over Hateful Conduct Law

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:54:56 EST

]]>By ruling that a New York law governing social media companies' reporting obligations does not compel speech, the state's top court sets the stage for a potential federal reinstatement of the mandate.

Complaint Lodged with Attorney Grievance Committee Against Acting AG Todd Blanche

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:59:13 EST

]]>The 69-page complaint asks the Attorney Grievance Committee for a Manhattan-based appeals court that governs disciplinary matters to look into alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Quinn Emanuel Promotes New York Partner to Appellate Practice Co-Leader

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:09:32 EST

]]>New York-based partner Ellyde Thompson has been with Quinn Emanuel for nearly 16 years.

COVID Rent Ruling; Court Limits Landlords' Rent Recovery: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:27:39 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses ‘Delshah 60 Ninth v. Free People,' where the court held that the tenant did not have to pay rent while COVID-19 orders kept its store closed, and ‘1378...

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As NY Litigation Lending Law Takes Effect, Nonprofit Funder Pushes Alternative Model

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:54:52 EST

]]>Buffalo-based Milestone Foundation, backed by new advisory council, and 1,000 clients, seeks to reshape litigation lending.

A Flurry of Activity: New York's Legislature Closes Its Session Passing Sweeping Labor & Employment Law Bills

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:51:58 EST

]]>This year, New York passed four major labor bills expanding employee rights and employer obligations, including bans on waivers of state rights, employee access to personnel records, rules against...

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Vacating Arbitral Awards for Fraud: Is Actual Fraud on the Rise, or Just Awareness?

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:36:31 EST

]]>Fraud in arbitration appears to be more reported lately, but it's likely not increasing. Most cases are rare and highly publicized, with recent efforts to fight corruption. Overall, material fraud...

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When the Video Disappears: Liability, Missing Footage, and the Modern New York Injury Case

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Billy Cooper discusses the complexities of video evidence in New York injury cases and the legal issues raised when footage is missing, incomplete, or overwritten.

Judge Allowed to Author Legal Treatise Chapter, but Former Firm's Assistance Triggers Two-Year Recusal From Firm's Cases: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-193

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>(1) A judge may write and edit a chapter in a legal treatise and be identified as the author by name and title. (2) The judge may request and accept assistance from his/her former law firm to aid the...

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Two Regional Supervising Judges Named to Oversee 118 Upstate Justice Courts

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:07:14 EST

]]>Court of Claims Judge Adam Silverman of Albany County, and Ulster County Family Court Judge Sarah Rakov were appointed regional supervising judges for 118 town and village courts.

Plaintiffs' Lawyers Sanctioned in Two MDLs For Violating Protective Orders: 'For Me, Professionally, This Was a Big Deal'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:54:12 EST

]]>U.S. District Court Senior Judge Denise Cote, in the Southern District of New York, sanctioned Ashley Keller last month in the multidistrict litigation alleging prenatal acetaminophen use cause...

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Veteran D.C. Regulatory Lawyers Jump to O'Melveny From Cleary

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:42:27 EST

]]>Jim Burns and Brant Brown have worked together for the better part of two decades. They jointly made the decision to join O'Melveny & Myers due to the firm's platform, stellar reputation and...

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New York Judges Get Fresh Guidance on AI-Generated Errors in Court Papers

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:36:38 EST

]]>The new rule specifically covers motion papers, briefs and pleadings, but excludes materials proffered as evidence. The statewide uniform floor permits generative AI use without standalone...

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Mangione Could Still Pursue Psychiatric Defense Without Expert, Observers Say

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:21:47 EST

]]>Luigi Mangione's attorneys have withdrawn formal notice of an extreme emotional disturbance defense, but legal observers say he may still ask the jury to consider it based on evidence introduced at...

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Supreme Court Reinstates Murder Conviction in Case of Etan Patz, NYC Boy Who Disappeared in 1979

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:49 EST

]]>The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict.

America's ‘Honesty Crisis': Jerry H. Goldfeder Reviews ‘Liar's Kingdom' by Andrew Weissmann

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:47:32 EST

]]>Goldfeder analyzes Weissmann's suggestion to "criminalize election liars and bar them from public office" in "Liar's Kingdom," which Goldfeder calls a "must-read."

More Developments in the Constitutional Challenge to the False Claims Act, and Appellate Consideration of the Scope of the Antikickback Statute

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:21:59 EST

]]>This article covers recent legal challenges to the constitutionality of the FCA's qui tam provision, with courts largely upholding its validity. The latest case before the Third Circuit debates...

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Supreme Court Creates 'Heck' Exception: 'Oliver v. City of Brandon'

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:48:07 EST

]]>The Supreme Court in Oliver v. City of Brandon ruled that the Heck doctrine does not bar §1983 claims seeking only future relief—like preventing law enforcement from enforcing a...

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The Perils of Human Hacking in an AI World Court Considers Employee's Claims in Account Hijacking Case

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:25:38 EST

]]>Meta's AI support system was exploited to hijack over 20,000 Instagram accounts through social engineering, showing how AI can be manipulated without safeguards. A related case involved a former...

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SpaceX IPO and the Next Communications Race

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:59:49 EST

]]>Ioana Good discusses how new space technology and AI could change global communication.

No Crossing the Lines for Transportation Worker's Arbitration Exception

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:41:57 EST

]]>Anthony Sabino discusses ‘Flower Foods, Inc. v. Brock,' where the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation worker exception applies to employees engaged...

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New York Law Journal - This Week's News

'By Any Measure, This Lawsuit Stands Apart': Judge Awards $35M Attorney Fees in Taxi Settlement

Banks, Private Credit Providers and Lenders: Beware of Fraud Warning Signs in Due Diligence and Borrower Evaluation

‘Bestwall' and ‘Multi-Color': Evolving Case Law on Good Faith and Venue

Citizen's Prey: Why Families Deserve Better After Loss

Judge's Use of Divorce Mediator Requires 2-Year Recusal From Mediator's Cases, Subject to Remittal: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-200

Thursday Newspaper

Reed Smith Accused of Malicious Prosecution After Brooklyn Indictment Against Opposing Attorney Falls Short

Saul Ewing Brings Aboard Bankruptcy Partner in NYC, Government Contracts Partner in DC

'The 51% Blindfold': Litigators Prep for Battle Over Telling Juries About New Fault Caps

‘Reluctantly' Creating Split, US Appeals Court Upholds New York's Gas Appliance Ban

Carroll Seeks Release of $5M Judgment After SCOTUS Rejects Trump Appeal

Goldman Sachs Names Acting Legal Chief Upon Ruemmler's Epstein-Inspired Exit

When Activist Short Selling Becomes Market Manipulation

NY Court Awards Newsweek Nearly $11M, Ending Lengthy Litigation Saga With Former Owner IBT Media

The Tennessee AI Sanctions Case Isn't Really About AI

The Status of the Child in a Custody Case

Latham Recruits Skadden Exec Comp Co-Head Amid Practice Hiring Surge

Up, Down or Holding Steady: How Second Hundred NY Law Firms Fared

Part-Time Judges May Allow Their Law Partners and Associates to Practice Before Other Judges in Centralized Arraignment Parts: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-199

Wednesday Newspaper

Hochul Names Parker-Raso, Elevates Mendez to First Department Bench

Federal Judge Orders US Transportation Dept. to End Suspension of Funds for $16B Gateway Rail Project

Suffolk County DA Ray Tierney Assumes DAASNY Presidency Amid Legislative, AI Challenges

When Models Are so Capable They Can't Be Released

White & Case, IT Worker End Lawsuit Over Naked Photos

Escrow Dispute; Bais Din Award: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Mamdani Agrees to Settle Housing Voucher Litigation in Budget Deal

Atrazine Lawsuits May Test the Limits of Regulatory Compliance Defenses

Might There Be a Broader Message in the 'Bolton' Plea Deal?

The New Procedural Frontier of Co-op Admissions

Leaving

Anti-Surveillance Pricing Trend Picks Up Steam in New York

When Bankruptcy Courts Give Deference to Matrimonial Proceedings

Court Attorney-Referees May Not Allow Their Images to Be Used in Commercial Social Media: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-196

Tuesday Newspaper

Exiled Chinese Billionaire Sentenced to 30 Years in Fraud Scheme

Clifford Chance Sued by 2 Former Partners Over Compensation Clawbacks

Judge Orders US Justice Department to Spell Out Reasons for Adani Dismissal

New York AG, Amazon Labor Union Condemn 'Unprecedented Presidential Influence' Over Labor Board

'At Most an Error of Law': Second Department Rejects Challenge to Discovery Sanction

Kirkland Lures Antitrust Boutique Founder in 2-Partner Move

Deal Watch: Cravath, Latham, Sidley, S&C Lead the Latest Deals; Also, Dealmakers Eye Second-Half M&A Concerns

Reed Smith Teams Up With Cornell University to Train Partners on AI

After SEC's U-Turn, Supreme Court Refuses to Review Agency's 'Gag Rule' for Defendants That Settle

Supreme Court Declines to Review Trump's Appeal of $5 Million E. Jean Carroll Verdict

When In Doubt, Always Authenticate!

Taxation With Representation

Drawing the Line Between AI and the Law

Abstaining From Declaratory Judgment Claims: 'Wolff v. Trump'

Monday Newspaper

Alston & Bird's 'Growth Trajectory' in NYC Leads Firm to Abandon 25-Year Home for Iconic Manhattan Office Tower

NY Judge Won't Disturb $112M Verdict Against Suffolk County for Illegally Detaining Migrants

NY High Court Rejects Prevailing Wage Workarounds in Landmark Labor Ruling

New York Scraps 30-Day Blackout on Post-Crisis Attorney Solicitation

2nd Circuit Revives Parent's Challenge to School Policy of Not Sharing Student Gender Identity

We're ‘Representing a Hedge Fund That's a Reality': Inside the Defense Strategy That Won Out in a Novel Securities Trial

Even Limitation of Liability Clauses Have Limitations

NYC's Rideshare Law Raises First Amendment Problems

The Problematic Private Reprimand of a Federal Judge

Friday Newspaper

Family Court's Missing Rule: Ex Parte Interim Relief and the Notice Gap

SDNY Judge: Brooklyn Attorney's 'Outrageously Unprofessional' Conduct Included Deposition Disruptions, AI-Hallucination Citations

'Troubling Strategy': Litigators Applaud Appellate Defeat of State Police FOIL Stall Tactics

Judge Dismisses Weinstein Rape Charge After Manhattan DA Bragg Declines to Retry

Harsh New Restrictions of Plaintiffs' Rights in Motor Vehicle Cases

Child Support for Developmentally Disabled Adult Children

Executive Compensation Partner Joins Paul, Weiss; Sidley Adds Global Finance Partner

Unjust Enrichment Claims Require A Sufficiently Close Relationship

Part-Time Judge Who Owns and Runs Company Must Choose Between Judicial Office and Company's Political Activity: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-195

Judge Sean Lane Appointed as Next Chief Bankruptcy Judge in Manhattan

Goldman, Ex-Impeachment Lawyer and Litigator, Defeated for Renomination to Congress Amid Left-Leaning Candidates' Sweep

Attorney Brothers Charged With Fraud, Bribery Tied to $6.8M Contract for Migrant Shelter

Brooklyn-Based Appeals Court Orders Law Firm to Pay $2,500 Over AI Hallucinations

Top Court Shutters Videographer's First Amendment Challenge

Primary Voters Pick Civil Court Winners in Queens and Brooklyn

Comity and Fairness are Critical to Granting Additional Assistance under Chapter 15: A Canadian Reverse Vesting Order and Related Releases in Proceedings Involving Canadian and U.S.-Affiliated Companies Are Approved

The Satanic Temple and the Anti-SLAPP Statute

RPAPL §881 Overhaul: What Builders, Boards, and Developers Need to Know

A Potential Path to Relief: The Use of Monitors in OFAC Delistings