New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Boston Fed. Judge Dismisses Trump's Suit Against Harvard Alleging Antisemitism

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:43:37 EST

]]>"Without diminishing any concern arising from these occurrences, the court finds them, singly and collectively, to be too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference that any...

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Emery Celli Secures $15.25M Settlement With New Haven for Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for 17 Years

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:07:49 EST

]]>The agreement would resolve federal civil rights claims brought by Vernon Horn, whose murder conviction was vacated in 2018 after newly uncovered evidence undermined the prosecution's case.

Army Vet Accused of Setting Fireball Outside 26 Federal Plaza Heads Toward Trial as Discovery Deadline Set

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:22:53 EST

]]>Investigators allege Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was motivated by anti-government and anti-ICE beliefs.

Recovery of Attorneys' Fees Under a Proprietary Lease: Can You, or Can You Not?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:50:31 EST

]]>Recent court rulings question whether co-ops can recover attorneys' fees from shareholders if the lease provisions allow fee recovery regardless of who wins. Courts are increasingly scrutinizing...

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Court Questions Government Dismissal Without Clear Explanation

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:28:24 EST

]]>This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Eric N. Vitaliano denied defendant's motion to suppress...

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‘U.S. V. Hemani,' Part II: The Not-So-Unanimous Concurrences

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:29:04 EST

]]>Anthony Michael Sabino analyzes the three concurrences in U.S. v. Hemani, arguing that while the Supreme Court's ruling was technically unanimous, the separate opinions by Justices Jackson, Alito and...

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Attorneys ‘On the Move': Latham Adds Partner to Capital Markets Practice; Entertainment Lawyer Joins Dorf Nelson & Zauderer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

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

Decision of the Week: Routine Banking Services Do Not Establish Participation in Trafficking

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:53 EST

]]>The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of claims brought by the estates and family members of three Americans who were kidnapped, enslaved and ultimately murdered by ISIS.

Judge Must Notify Court Clerk That Testimonials for Private Companies Are Prohibited: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-11

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Once a judge learns that a court clerk provided an unpaid testimonial for a private company that provided disaster recovery services to the town court, the judge must notify the court clerk that such...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Trump's Long Running Fight Over Mail Voting Intensifies Ahead of Midterms

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:09:42 EST

]]>The U.S. Department of Justice filed for a supplemental brief for an emergency stay Wednesday morning in a suit attorney generals from 23 states and the District of Columbia brought in April...

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Kalshi Uses CFTC Order to Defy Court Losses in Bid for 2nd Circ. Relief From NY

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:58:01 EST

]]>The order is the second time the CFTC has triggered its emergency powers for Kalshi. Kalshi is already using the instruction to ask the Second Circuit to shut down litigation from New York State.

SDNY Suit Tests Whether NY Tort Law Can Reach Tech Allegedly Enabling Russian Drone Attacks

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:28:09 EST

]]>The complaint accuses Ubiquiti Inc., a Manhattan-based maker of wireless communications equipment, of shipping restricted devices directly to Russian distributors for seven months after March 2022,...

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‘I Never Thought I'd Get Here': Bronx Democrats Back Alvin Yearwood for Supreme Court Judge

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:46:44 EST

]]>Acting Supreme Court Justice Alvin Yearwood accepted the Bronx Democratic Party's nomination for Supreme Court on Tuesday, reflecting on his journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the New York bench....

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Davis Polk Brings Suit Against Energy Company for $3.2M in Overdue Fees

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:20:23 EST

]]>Because of the unpaid invoices, which Davis Polk said account for more than 2,000 hours of work and “tens of thousands in out-of-pocket disbursements, the firm said it had to withdraw from the...

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NYC Identifies 18 Housing Projects for New Environmental Review Exemptions as Streamlining Effort Takes Hold

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:17:54 EST

]]>In New York City, seven projects have already advanced to public review under the state's environmental-review overhaul, while attorneys and former City Hall officials say broader impacts on housing...

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Court Gives Coinbase a Trading Break on Vast Majority of ‘Statutory Seller' Claims

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:18:17 EST

]]>Coinbase won a key ruling showing most of its trades—matching user orders—do not make it a “seller under securities law, based on its agreements and operations. Only trades where...

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DLA Piper Adds to Boston Corporate Practice With Emerging Growth Partners

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:12 EST

]]>Joshua Fox and Alexander Civetta will join the firm's emerging growth and venture capital practice in Boston as the firm looks to advise more clients and deepen its presence with venture-backed...

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The Elusive Parent in Child Protection: Defining Reasonable Efforts

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:34 EST

]]>Child protection agencies aren't liable if they try, but fail, to locate a parent—what matters is whether they acted reasonably. Courts assess the quality and persistence of their efforts, like...

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Judicial Candidate May Serve as Panelist at Mental Health Awareness Forum While Seeking Election: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-10

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge who is currently within his/her window period for election or re-election for judicial office may participate as a panelist in a mental health awareness forum at the Annual Legislative...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Grocers Sue Keurig Individually After K-Cup Class Bid Fails

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:51 EST

]]>The suit illustrates how direct purchasers may continue pursuing antitrust damages individually when differences among buyers prevent their claims from proceeding as a class.

Legal Aid Group's Growth Mirrors Rising Demand for Civil Legal Services Across Upstate New York

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:55:25 EST

]]>Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York's revenue climbed from $17.4 million to $22.3 million in a year as staffing and caseloads increased, but leaders say housing needs and rural access barriers...

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Judge Christopher Chin Wins Contested Manhattan Supreme Court Nomination in Convention Floor Vote

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:48:50 EST

]]>A contested floor vote capped Manhattan's Democratic Judicial Convention on Monday, with Judge Christopher Chin prevailing over Judge Ilana Marcus for the final Supreme Court nomination. Acting...

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Homeowners Notch Win in Pied-A-Terre Tax Fight, but Atty Says Any Court Relief Is Fleeting

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:29 EST

]]>Lawyers get a moment to catch their breath on the new, controverial pied-à-terre tax. But one attorney is warning that even if challengers win their lawsuit, they're not stopping the tax.

Judge Scolds Luigi Mangione Counsel Over 'Reckless' Comments About Public Access

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:51:48 EST

]]>A Manhattan judge sharply criticized Luigi Mangione's defense team for suggesting that court officials and prosecutors were limiting public access to his upcoming murder trial, calling the...

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Foreclosure Stay Limits; Rent Overcharge Discovery: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:49:41 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses ‘MTGLQ Invs., L.P. v. Emego,' where the court upheld a foreclosure sale despite a bankruptcy filing, finding no automatic stay applied after multiple dismissed petitions,...

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With Strategic Focus in Finance, King & Spalding Recruits Duo From McDermott

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:33:13 EST

]]>“We set our strategy every five or six years, and we're in the middle of this round of strategy and we have been charged with growing, said Carolyn Alford of King & Spalding.

Defective Authorizations in Property Tax Appeals

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:59 EST

]]>A recent Westchester County Supreme Court decision provides a useful occasion to revisit a procedural issue that, despite longstanding Court of Appeals authority, continues to arise in property tax...

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Judge Axes Bulk of Adani Case, Blasts DOJ Official for 'Lack of Respect'

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:57:31 EST

]]>The move to drop the case has been mired in controversy since it was reported in May that Adani's lead lawyer, Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell, privately told Justice Department officials...

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Neutralizing a Problematic Medical Examiner Report in Wrongful Death Cases

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>The authors explain how plaintiffs' counsel can challenge a medical examiner report that undermines their wrongful death case.

Offering Plan Certifications and the Evolution of Sponsor Liability

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

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Sidley Lures Project Finance Energy Lawyer From Milbank

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The firm has been focusing on growing its energy practice and energy-related talent pool to meet strong demand in the market, noted Yvette Ostolaza, Sidley's management committee chair.

Has SCOTUS Scrapped Local Feds' Expansive View of Venue?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>"This column examines some commonly charged white-collar statutes to analyze Abouammo's potential reach. We conclude that Abouammo likely undermines Second Circuit precedent permitting venue for...

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Judge May Advise Statewide Pre-Trial Services Association on Judicial Training: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-09

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may provide input to a statewide association of pre-trial service agencies tasked by the Office of Court Administration with developing and delivering training for judges on pre-trial...

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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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When GCs Choose Outside Litigation Counsel, They Choose a War Room

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:59:59 EST

]]>In high-profile litigation, firms that succeed are those ready to handle both legal and reputational crises simultaneously. Quick, integrated responses—covering media, stakeholders, and legal...

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2nd Circuit Orders Pillsbury to Repay $3.6M Fraud-Funded Retainer

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:42:51 EST

]]>The Second Circuit found Pillsbury violated an asset freeze by spending fraud proceeds on a convicted technology executive's legal defense.

Client Relationships: Still a Contact Sport, AI or Not

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:13:59 EST

]]>For the first time, regardless of firm size or existing relationships, AI can hand lawyers back the one resource business development has always demanded, and partners rarely had enough of: time and...

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LLMs: The New Foreign Intelligence Risk for Law Firms Nobody Is Discussing

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:08:59 EST

]]>AI can improve legal work but risks exposing sensitive data to foreign governments and legal breaches. Lawyers must understand where data travels, how it's protected, and the legal risks before using...

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Are Your AI Prompts Discoverable?

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:53:59 EST

]]>Courts are grappling with whether AI prompts are discoverable in litigation, with recent cases reaching conflicting conclusions on whether communications with AI tools are protected as work product...

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Paul Weiss Continues to Lean Into Corporate Hiring, Adds Cap Markets Partners

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:51:00 EST

]]>Peter Byrne, joining from Cooley as partner, and Tristan VanDeventer, joining as a partner from Ropes & Gray, are both based in New York, the firm said Monday.

A Mediator Is Not a Miracle Worker

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Effective mediation requires realistic expectations, active participation, and willingness to compromise. Mediators help parties understand their cases and find common ground but cannot force a...

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The Muscular Arbitrator: Preserving Arbitration's Promise Through Active Case Management

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Arbitration aims to be faster, cheaper, and more flexible than litigation, but often becomes just as lengthy and costly due to poor case management. Effective arbitrators, called "muscular...

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The Behavioral Architecture of Commercial Relationships

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Long-term business success relies on trust and open communication, not just written contracts. Disputes often stem from unspoken issues and eroded reliability, long before legal clauses are needed....

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A Tale of Two States: Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Arbitration

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>In 1995, New York banned pay-if-paid clauses, enforcing only pay-when-paid provisions that set payment schedules, not conditions. Other states like New Jersey still enforce pay-if-paid clauses if...

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John Oliver Wins Defamation Suit Over Medicaid Segment

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Justin T. Kelton discusses a recent decision from the SDNY in which comedian John Oliver defeated a defamation lawsuit arising out of a satirical segment from his TV show, ‘Last Week Tonight.'

Department of Justice Quiz

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Bennett Gershman's critical analysis of Todd Blanche's role and actions as the U.S. Attorney General under President Trump, highlighting his concerns about the integrity and independence of the...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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4 New Judges: Brooklyn Delegates Confirm Supreme Court Nominees at Judicial Convention

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:18:10 EST

]]>Four Brooklyn Civil Court judges won nominations for Supreme Court seats Thursday evening at the Kings County judicial convention. But the celebration was overshadowed by an incident in which a...

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Credit Risk Company Makes Disclosure Highlighting Challenges for Tracking Tax

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:29:21 EST

]]>CreditRiskMonitor said a study conducted with an external tax adviser determined that the company "had economic and physical nexus in state and local jurisdictions where it historically had not been...

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Boston Suburb Must Repay $2.4M in Cannabis Community Impact Fees It Collected Illegally

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:47:41 EST

]]>The ruling marks a growing trend of cannabis companies in Massachusetts suing municipalities over community impact fees. The cannabis suppliers argue cities collected fees that were not reasonably...

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Smartsheet Sued Over $50M Stock Buyback During Takeover Talks With Blackstone, Vista

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:35:28 EST

]]>Galveston Firefighters' Pension Fund sued the cloud-based work management software company and two former executives in the Southern District of New York, claiming the company concealed takeover...

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'I Needed Someone Like Him': Trailblazing Judge John Carro Has Died

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:58:56 EST

]]>From shining shoes in East Harlem to serving on one of New York's highest courts, John Carro built a historic legal career defined by public service, mentorship and a commitment to creating...

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Crypto Assets and the New Divorce Playbook

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Cryptocurrency and other blockchain-based assets are no longer niche investments held by a small group of technology enthusiasts. They have become part of many families' financial lives. Yet digital...

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Columbia Law's New AI Policy Balances AI Fluency With Critical Thinking Skills

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:39:08 EST

]]>Columbia Law Dean Daniel Abebe told students that they need to learn how to engage with AI in ways that advance educational purpose while also teaching how to think critically including developing...

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The Constitutionality of Ecclesiastical Deference

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>As this column has previously noted, the First Amendment prohibits civil courts from resolving questions of religious doctrine, discipline, practice, or spiritual authority. See Barry Black and...

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Family Court Judge May Meet With Sheriff's Office to Discuss Delays in Serving Protection Orders: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-08

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A family court judge who routinely directs the civil division of the sheriff's office to serve orders of protection issued by the judge may meet with that office to discuss delays in service of the...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Queens Judge Faces Removal From the Bench: Is He 'Being Singled Out?'

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:47:47 EST

]]>The judge continued to practice law after taking office and facilitated a nonlawyer's unauthorized legal work, the CJC found. His counsel called the removal recommendation unprecedented, and said he...

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‘HA!': Trade Judge ‘Stunned' With Feds' Proposal on IEEPA Duty Refunds

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:22 EST

]]>The U.S. Department of Justice's Claudia Burke suggested the trade court waive its filing fees in an attempt to steer the judge away from certifying a class of the thousands of importers that are...

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Bayer's Xarelto Royalty Claims Survive J&J's Lost-Profits Challenge

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:11:01 EST

]]>A Manhattan federal judge kept Bayer's Xarelto royalty suit against Johnson & Johnson alive, ruling that a lost-profits clause may not block damages tied to the heart of the companies' licensing...

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Judicial Nominating Conventions Begin Across NY as Parties Select Supreme Court Candidates

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:35:13 EST

]]>Delegates will choose nominees for 11 Supreme Court vacancies across upstate and western New York, while local bar groups issue candidate ratings ahead of the process.

NY Judge: Malpractice, Judiciary Law §487 Claims Can Proceed Against Brown Chiari

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:25:39 EST

]]>Buffalo law firm says former client knowingly consented to concurrent representation and benefited from efforts that eliminated a multimillion-dollar judgment.

2nd Circuit Rejects NYC's Data Sharing Rules for Delivery Apps as Unconstitutional Forced Speech

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:53:56 EST

]]>The Second Circuit rejected a first-of-its-kind measure requiring restaurant delivery apps to share customer data with restaurants, saying the measure violated the apps' First Amendment protections...

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Departing Head of Mayoral Judicial Selection Committee Warned Against Political Incursion in Process

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:51:09 EST

]]>Former MACJ executive director Ayanna Sorett used her resignation letter to underscore the committee's independent role in judicial selection. The letter was obtained by Law.com amid ongoing debate...

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Inside the Strategy 2 Mintz Attorneys Used to Strike a Mass. Rent Control Initiative From the November Ballot

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:11 EST

]]>Most attorneys who become involved in ballot initiative campaigns join at the outset, often in August of the prior year or earlier, as the measures gain momentum. Few attorneys enter the fray midway...

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Governor Hochul Must Veto Competency Bill That Puts New Yorkers at Risk

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Raymond Tierney voices his opposition to a competency bill he argues would weaken public safety protections and allow some violent defendants to return to the community too soon.

Risk Transfer in New York Post-'Burlington': The Impact of Liability Determinations on an Insurer's Duty to Defend and Indemnify an Additional Insured

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>In New York, insurers' duty to defend depends on the allegations in the complaint and cannot rely solely on extrinsic facts or liability rulings. The purpose of additional insured coverage is to...

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‘U.S. v. Hemani' Part I: Guns and Marijuana: The Unanimous Decision

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Anthony Michael Sabino discusses the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in United States v. Hemani dealing with firearm possession and marijuana use under the Second Amendment.

Mind the Agent: The Hidden Risks of Agentic AI for In-House Counsel

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>Agentic AI can improve legal efficiency but poses significant risks like data corruption, errors, and security threats. Unlike generative AI, it acts autonomously, risking unintended changes and...

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Part-Time Judge Should Use Separate Email Signatures for Judicial and Law Clerk Roles: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-07

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time judge who is also a principal law clerk should use two distinct email signature blocks when conducting court business to avoid any perception of judicial prestige and to ensure clarity...

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Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker Convicted of Bribing Foreign Officials for Energy Deal

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:40:44 EST

]]>“Over one-and-a-half years, [Asante Kwaku Berko] paid government official after government official to make sure the deal went through, Assistant U.S. Attorney Nick Axelrod said. “He was...

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Cash Collateral—An Illusion or a Reality?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:04:25 EST

]]>The case shows that control and proper documentation are essential for security interests in cash collateral. Once cash is spent or commingled, it's no longer collateral, and the creditor loses...

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Milbank, Citing Client Demand, Offers Early Start Date For New Associates

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:55:20 EST

]]>The firm told its incoming first-year associates that they can start three weeks early on August 24 if they want, citing high demand at the firm.

Trade Secret Plaintiffs Beware: Suspicion May Start the Clock

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:34:54 EST

]]>The Insulet case shows the DTSA limitations period starts as soon as there's enough evidence of access and similarity, even without full proof of theft. Companies must act early to protect their...

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Auto Insurance, Tech Battles Fuel Record Albany Lobbying Spending

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:28:54 EST

]]>Preliminary figures show lobbying expenditures rose 16% year over year, driven by a sharp increase in expenses and concentrated around budget negotiations, insurance reform and emerging technology...

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Decision of the Week: Second Circuit Clarifies Standard for Title VII Religious Accommodation Claims

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:25:31 EST

]]>The plaintiff, a court officer, sought a religious exemption from the Unified Court System's 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, asserting that vaccination conflicted with her sincerely held religious...

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Google Ad-Tech Rival Seeks Damages After Government Antitrust Win

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:44 EST

]]>Teads, an advertising technology company that competes with Google in digital ad exchanges and publisher ad-serving tools, alleges Google's unlawful conduct diverted transactions from its platforms,...

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UPDATE: Bar Exam Test-Taker Sues Over Medical Response, as 'Stop the Clock' Effort Continues

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:46:37 EST

]]>A Fordham Law School graduate is suing Hofstra University, alleging delayed medical services after she suffered cardiac arrest during the July 2025 New York bar exam caused permanent injuries.

34-Lawyer IP Litigation Team Heads to Brown Rudnick From HSF Kramer

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>The move allows Brown Rudnick to build out its IP litigation practice and launch a Silicon Valley office.

End of Watch, Part II: 'Howe v. Howe' and the Victims Compensation Fund Award Deadline Hiding in Your Open Files

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>In Part 2 of her three-part series, Erin Norris-Colgan discusses how the case ‘Howe v. Howe' affects the treatment of 9/11 disability pensions and VCF awards in divorce cases ahead of the...

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Unlocking American Discovery for Foreign Cases: A Primer on Section 1782

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:34:18 EST

]]>Section 1782 lets foreign parties obtain U.S. evidence for foreign cases. Applicants must show the target is in the U.S., the discovery is for a foreign tribunal, and they're interested parties....

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'Positions of Power' Complicate Sometimes-Ungoverned Lawyer Dating Scenarios

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:26:48 EST

]]>After a video of two Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz partners being amorous in Central Park went viral, larger questions have emerged about office dating policies in Big Law — and the risks...

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Judges May Remain in Text Message Chains With Friends in Politics If They Refrain From Political Discussion: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-06

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may remain in a text message chain with personal friends, even when some of those friends are also local political leaders. The judge must exercise caution to avoid political activity and...

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Fintech Company Says CFO Candidate Took ‘Crown Jewels' to Rival

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:18 EST

]]>A lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court alleges Alex Anderson obtained Flex's confidential financial model and board strategy memo while interviewing for its CFO role, then used the information to...

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Brooklyn Democratic Leaders Endorse Four Judges Ahead of Supreme Court Nominating Convention

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:52:35 EST

]]>Brooklyn Democratic leaders on Monday endorsed four Civil Court judges for Supreme Court vacancies, positioning them for nomination at this week's judicial convention.

Ex-Client Seeking Appeal After Bias Case Tossed Against Brown Rudnick

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:52:17 EST

]]>"Nothing in this case has been decided on the merits,” said Esme Jourdain, who filed a notice of appeal in Manhattan Supreme Court after her case against Brown Rudnick was dismissed.

NY Appellate Court Says State Cannabis Law Preempts Municipal Dispensary School-Buffer Rule

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:40:15 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, Second Department held that the town could not impose a 1,000-foot school setback where the Cannabis Law establishes a 500-foot distance requirement, a ruling practitioners...

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States Sue to Halt New Tariffs, Alleging That White House Is Using 'Pretext' for Hiked Duties

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:23:04 EST

]]>The states argue that President Donald Trump—by citing "forced labor" or the failure to prevent it—is misusing a law in order to reenact baseline tariffs orders that had already been...

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WNY Appeals Court Suspends Lawyer for 2 Years Over Client Relationship, False Statements

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:56:44 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, Fourth Department says the attorney engaged in a sexual relationship with a foreclosure client and made false statements during an ensuing grievance investigation.

Tax Foreclosure Takings and Last-Minute Foreclosure Challenge: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:47:22 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses 'County Acquisitions v. Lanser,' in which the court found that a village unlawfully took a homeowner's surplus equity after a tax foreclosure, and 'Handl Capital 531 LLC v. New...

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‘Cool Homes for All' Legislation Causing Heated Discussions

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:42:54 EST

]]>Gary Rosenberg, Ethan Cohen and Damaris Santamaria discuss the 'Cool Homes for All' law, New York's new residential cooling mandate and the practical, financial and infrastructure issues landlords...

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Assistance, Not Substitution: Social Workers and the Attorney for the Child

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:26:51 EST

]]>Social workers support child representation, but lawyers must maintain direct contact to ensure proper advocacy. Over-reliance risks replacing the lawyer's role, jeopardizing confidentiality and...

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Sidley's 11-Lawyer Fund Finance Lateral Team Comes as Private Capital Is 'Reshaping Global Finance'

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:10:33 EST

]]>After a banner year in hiring and financial performance last year, Sidley has maintained hiring momentum this year.

One Year Later, Labaton Partner Assesses Legacy of Landmark Meta Privacy Verdict

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:32:08 EST

]]>New York-based Labaton Keller Sucharow senior partner Carol C. Villegas told Law.com about the implications for privacy litigation and consumer protection protocols for Big Tech in the wake of a...

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Appellate Treatment of Moot Questions

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:40:14 EST

]]>Courts only decide active disputes, not hypothetical or moot issues. Cases are dismissed as moot if circumstances change so that a decision no longer affects the parties. Exceptions exist for issues...

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Free Mediation Services Offered in Mass. to Address Backlogs in State's Busiest Trial Court

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:33 EST

]]>The Massachusetts organizations will provide free mediation services to specific civil cases to address case backlogs in the Suffolk County Superior Court.

Breach Reporting Duties Emerge from Shadow AI

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>F. Paul Greene and Margaret K. Rhoda discuss how organizations face increased risks from the use of unsanctioned or personal generative AI tools, known as shadow AI, which can lead to data breaches...

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LexisNexis Launches Customer Lab to Bolster Product Advancement, AI Developer Collaboration

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>In addition to working with users, the company will work with AI developers including Amazon Web Services and OpenAI to keep up with new models that LexisNexis may incorporate into their legal...

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Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout Shifts Burden to Homeowners, Big Law Tax Attorney Says

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:43:50 EST

]]>More than 31,000 properties appeared on the city's preliminary list, while roughly 17,000 owners received notices and now have until Sept. 18 to seek exemptions.

Data Breach Suit Against Fried Frank Dropped After Mediation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:49:52 EST

]]>The proposed class leads for a suit accusing Fried Frank of failing to protect their personal information dropped their claims in New York federal court.

Bidding War in Big Law Accelerates as Law Firms Lean on More Comp Incentives

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:48:27 EST

]]>The scale and scope of incentives offered to lateral candidates have ballooned, while other incentives are becoming more common amid the talent war, sources say.

Manhattan DA Pushes Back on Trump's Complaint Over Delay in Federal Court Appeal Fight

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:39:45 EST

]]>Manhattan prosecutors urged U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein to take the time needed to decide whether Donald Trump's appeal of his felony conviction belongs in federal court, rejecting defense...

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NYC, EmblemHealth Reach Up to $53M Settlement Over Retiree Copays

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:14 EST

]]>The proposed class settlement would reimburse qualifying Senior Care copays charged in 2022 and early 2023, while leaving the current $15 charges in place through 2027.

Influencers at Work: Novel Issues in Employee Speech

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:04:31 EST

]]>"This article examines several recent New York court decisions addressing claims against employers who take adverse actions due to their employees' speech activities, analyzes current statutory...

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Liability to Non-Patients: Waiver of Patient's Privilege

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Recent cases show that when a psychiatric patient's mental condition is used in criminal cases—like raising an insanity defense—they may waive their confidentiality rights. This allows...

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We've Heard Plenty About Frivolous Lawsuits. Why Not Frivolous Defenses?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:05:59 EST

]]>Michael Duffy explores a less-discussed but increasingly important dynamic in civil litigation: the strategic use of delay in cases where liability is not in dispute.

Senator Lindsey Graham and the Supreme Court Today, and Tomorrow

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>David Rudenstine discusses the “missing pieces from recent obituary reports about the late Senator Lindsey Graham, including his actions that led to an ultra-conservative Supreme Court.

Court Evaluates Generative AI Review Under Established Discovery Principles

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>The court in Schulte upheld the use of generative AI for document review, emphasizing it as a standard discovery tool. It rejected special scrutiny or demands for AI performance metrics without...

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Boston Defeats Restaurants' Retaliation, Due Process Claims Over Outdoor Dining Rollback

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The lawsuit challenged Boston's phased rollback of pandemic-era outdoor dining in the North End, where officials cited congestion, traffic and neighborhood rules to justify stricter rules than those...

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