New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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OCC Report Rebukes Major US Banks Over 'Subjective' Debanking Decisions

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:22:14 EST

]]>"We found that all of these banks had adopted reputation risk policies at various levels which allowed political considerations, public opinion, and social pressures to influence who banks deemed not...

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'Blanket Secrecy' or Confidentiality? NY Court Probes Parole Board's Victim-Statement Rule

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:51:04 EST

]]>Justice Justin O. Corcoran pressed lawyers over how New York handles victim-impact statements, including whether parole officials are merely authorized, rather than required, to disclose when...

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Dilworth Paxson Expands in New York With 3-Lawyer Insurance Team

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:06:39 EST

]]>Stephen Lazare, Yale Glazer and Andrew Premisler arrive from Lazare Potter Glazer & Moyle. The fate of that firm, which Lazare founded in 1993, is uncertain.

Robinson & Cole Adds Former Mass. False Claims Division Chief to Boston Office

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:54:13 EST

]]>"The federal enforcement landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past couple of years, and I expect that will continue," Crafts told Law.com. "Clients want to understand how changes in...

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Your Opinion Matters: Take the Annual NY Managing Partner Survey

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:45:22 EST

]]>We ask that only law firm managing partners fill out the survey. Also, all responses are CONFIDENTIAL.

When Facial Recognition Is Only a Lead: Build the Record

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:12:27 EST

]]>People v. Torres offers a timely New York reminder: An algorithmic candidate and a witness identification are different events, and litigators should be able to reconstruct both.

Q&A: Stephen Dachtera Says Judicial Elections Should Focus More on Qualifications Than Party

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:59:20 EST

]]>With more than 20 years in practice, Stephen Dachtera has built a career focused on real estate and landlord-tenant litigation, while also handling foreclosure, leasing and contract matters. A former...

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Would You Want Roy Cohn as Your Lawyer?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:40:57 EST

]]>The essay uses Roy Cohn's reputation for ruthless advocacy to ask what clients want when the stakes are high: a principled lawyer with an impeccable reputation, or a relentless fighter willing to...

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A Disqualification Story: The 33-Year Grudge and a Judicial Recusal Question

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:04:05 EST

]]>Retired Judge David Saxe reflects on a decades-spanning dispute with an attorney to examine judicial recusal, impartiality and the lasting consequences of contentious professional encounters.

Paul Weiss, Columbia Law School Launch Collaborative Gen AI Initiative

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Columbia Law School, with support from Paul Weiss, has launched an initiative to integrate responsible generative AI use into legal education through new curricula, research and multidisciplinary...

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Beyond the Standard Prenup: Smarter Options for Complex Finances

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:14:37 EST

]]>Alyssa Rower and Hayley Flug explore bespoke prenuptial structures that move beyond traditional models to better address complex finances, protect both spouses and reflect a couple's unique goals.

Senate Bipartisan Permit Reform Bill Would Upend Many Environmental Laws

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:48:59 EST

]]>BAAJA would speed energy projects and limit environmental lawsuits, while protecting approved projects from future administrations. Supporters favor faster permitting; critics warn of weaker...

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S Corporation Status Not Property of Bankruptcy Estate: 'Owoc v. Liquidating Trustee'

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:11:59 EST

]]>The Eleventh Circuit ruled that a bankrupt company's S-corporation status isn't estate property, so the bankruptcy stay couldn't stop its shareholder from revoking it. Retroactive tax relief remains...

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Mayer Brown Expands NYC Footprint to Fuel Growth Strategy

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>“We have room to continue growing, although the trajectory suggests we'll need to keep thinking about additional expansion in the future," said office managing partner Allison Aviki.

Judge May Preside Over Matters Involving Charity Named in Relative's Obituary: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-40

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Where an obituary notice for a judge's relative asked well-wishers to support one of the relative's selected charities in lieu of flowers, the judge need not disclose or disqualify when one of those...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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NYC Judge Censured for Misleading Officer in Courtroom Gun Experiment

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:02:15 EST

]]>The Commission on Judicial Conduct disciplined a New York City judge for attempting to test a police officer's testimony through a deceptive courtroom experiment involving the judge's own handgun.

Jury Fight in Buffalo Shooting Case Revives Debate Over Venue of High-Profile Federal Cases

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:44:56 EST

]]>As jury selection began in the western New York mass-shooting death penalty case, legal experts say federal judges overwhelmingly rely on voir dire and juror screening rather than venue changes, even...

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A $1.5 Billion Warning: What 'Bartz' Means for AI Companies

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:22:51 EST

]]>The ‘Bartz v. Anthropic' settlement shows AI companies may still face major copyright liability for unlawfully obtained training materials, even when AI model training itself may qualify as...

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SerpApi GC on Fighting Two Tech Giants and Keeping the Business Moving

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:54:45 EST

]]>Speaking with Law.com, SerpApi's Chad Anson discussed what it means to be a startup GC in two David-versus-Goliath legal battles, why he believes companies sometimes need to litigate more openly, and...

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Midterms are Coming—Stop Anticipating, Start Preparing

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:38:24 EST

]]>Law firms should prepare for midterm-related uncertainty by building clear, flexible communication systems—not trying to predict every political outcome. They should define who makes decisions...

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Behind Bars, Deaf Adults and Children Still Have Rights

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:01:52 EST

]]>Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in custody are legally entitled to effective communication and equal access to medical care, safety measures, legal proceedings, programs and—for eligible...

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Courts Rule on Non-Primary Residence and Rent Overcharge Claims: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:56:08 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses two landlord-tenant cases: Melohn v. Salvaggio, where the court upheld a non-primary-residence notice, allowed a tenant's attorneys' fees counterclaim and limited document...

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Meet Janet Keller, Veteran Tort Lawyer Running for Queens Civil Court

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:57:33 EST

]]>Keller, a Queens-based litigator and veteran of the New York City Law Department, has spent much of her career defending tort claims involving city agencies.

Fox/Roku Faces Rigorous DOJ Review as Trump Looms Over Deal

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:59 EST

]]>For lawyers, while no evidence suggests Trump's comments influenced the investigation, the combination of developments has intensified scrutiny of the process surrounding the review.

Richard Sackler Breached Purdue Restructuring Agreements, New York Judge Finds

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:48:47 EST

]]>The judge found Richard Sackler and his wife violated the company's November 2025 Chapter 11 plan confirmation order, as well as a master settlement agreement (MSA) governing the Sackler family's...

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Trends in Litigation, Part 4: Notices of Pendency in Commercial Lease Litigation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>In the final article of her four-part series, Adrienne Koch discusses evolving New York law governing notices of pendency in commercial lease disputes and how landlords and tenants can address the...

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Surviving Dismissal in Minority Shareholder Buy-Out Litigation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:48 EST

]]>New York courts defer to a controlling shareholder buyout only when independent committee and minority-shareholder protections are genuine and effective. A weak process—not simply a low price...

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Takings: Pushing the Limits of the Economic Development Argument

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:15:49 EST

]]>New York courts allow eminent domain for economic development but may reject takings that primarily benefit private parties or rely on pretextual public purposes.

SCOTUS Wrestles With Appeal Waivers in Guilty Pleas

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:58 EST

]]>The Supreme Court ruled that federal appeal waivers are generally enforceable, except when doing so would shield an egregious error that brings the justice system into disrepute.

Part-Time Judge May Privately Supervise Attorneys but May Not Engage in In-House Courtroom Training: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-39

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time town or village justice who is also a managing attorney for a legal services provider (1) may directly supervise a subordinate attorney in matters before part-time attorney judges of...

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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Huawei: DOJ's Racketeering Case Rests on 'Patchwork of Accusations'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:08:00 EST

]]>“RICO is not a shortcut, said Brian Heberlig of Steptoe in New York during his opening statement defending the company.

New Veterans Treatment Court Expands Specialized Justice Programs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:25 EST

]]>The problem-solving court is aimed at connecting justice-involved veterans with treatment, mentoring and veterans services while offering a path to reduced charges.

Legal Aid Society Holds Annual Pro Bono Publico Awards

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:37:24 EST

]]>The event took place at the Prince George Ballroom and celebrated 225 individuals and organizations for their work over the last year.

Trade Court Embraces Class Action in Tariff Refund Fight

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:11:17 EST

]]>The U.S. Court of International Trade has allowed importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to sue as a class. Co-lead class counsel said they believe...

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Red Mass to Be Celebrated on Oct. 27 on Staten Island

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:12:32 EST

]]>Symbolically marking the beginning of the court year, the Richmond County Red Mass Committee extends an invitation to its 43rd Annual Red Mass.

Federal Court Provides Guidance on Discovery of Teams Messages

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:04 EST

]]>In Valcrum, the court ruled that Teams messages need enough surrounding context to be understood, ordering three days of nearby messages around search hits. It rejected unsupported redactions and...

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Roku's Legal Chief Could Share in $13M Bonus Pool Amid Planned Fox Acquisition

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:06:48 EST

]]>A regulatory filing this week states that Roku executives could receive up to $2 million each as a retention/transaction bonus.

New York Can Once Again Lead the Way with Foster Care Reform

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>The authors review recent reforms and proposals for additional measures to improve safety, stability, and family connections in New York's foster care system.

New York Courts Split on Attorney Deceit Law

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:34:43 EST

]]>Andrew Lavoott Bluestone examines how courts have interpreted and reshaped New York's centuries-old attorney deceit law, creating conflicting standards for actionable misconduct, filing deadlines and...

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The S.L.O.W. Sunday: A Weekly Reset for Legal Professionals That Can Help Set Up a Better Week

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The author provides her yearly column for Mental Health Day.

Judge May Personally Assume Fee Lien to Dissolve Former Law Practice: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-38

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Under these circumstances, a full-time judge may assign to him/herself individually a lien for agreed-upon legal fees due to a professional corporation in which the judge was the sole shareholder and...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Cornell Student Seeks James' Removal as Special Prosecutor, Citing Pre-Appointment Statements

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:59:14 EST

]]>A Cornell defendant asked an Albany County judge to void New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's appointment of state Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that statements she made about the sexual misconduct...

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100 Days In: CEO of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Miguel Zaldivar Reflects on His Cold Call, What's to Come

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:51:56 EST

]]>Zaldivar planted the seeds of his relationship with Cadwalader years before the merger was effective, with a cold call to firm chair Patrick Quinn in November 2024.

Juror Strike Based on 'Broken English' Leads to New Trial, Third Department Says

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:06:05 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, Third Department found that the record in a criminal case did not support a prosecutor's claim that a prospective juror of color had "broken English." AD3 says the trial court...

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Appellate Panel Keeps Staten Island Judicial Candidate on Ballot

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:53:33 EST

]]>An appellate court ruled that Democratic judicial candidate John Vitucci can remain on the ballot in the race for a newly created Staten Island Civil Court seat.

Appellate Advocate Joins Barclay Damon's Growing Boston Labor and Employment Practice

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:44:01 EST

]]>Cat Scott joined the firm's expanding Boston office in late September and brings experience in workplace counseling, litigation and labor-relations.

Investor Immigration as a Small Business Succession Strategy

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Michael Ashoori discusses how investor immigration can expand the buyer pool for retiring small-business owners while shaping the structure, financing, diligence, and timing of acquisitions.

NY Federal Court Roundup: Food-Labeling Claims, Suppression, and RICO

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:26:59 EST

]]>This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Hector Gonzalez granted in part and denied in part a...

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Court Referee May Decide What Action to Take Over AI-Generated Frivolous Filing: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-37

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>(1) A court attorney-referee who has determined that an attorney submitted frivolous papers that were generated by artificial intelligence has discretion to determine what action is appropriate under...

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Debevoise to Shift AI Platform Costs, as Big Law Seeks Pricing Model Beyond Billable Hour

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:16:46 EST

]]>The New York-based firm uses a subscription model to charge clients for access to its STAAR artificial intelligence advisory platform, but it is evaluating how best to price the service outside the...

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US Appeals Court Explores Saudi Arabia's Immunity from 9/11 Civil Lawsuits

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:19:21 EST

]]>The appellate court hearing was held on Wednesday, over a year after U.S. District Judge George Daniels of the Southern District of New York denied Saudi Arabia's attempt to dismiss litigation from...

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'Your Reputation Is Everything': Three Manhattan Appellate Justices Discuss the Bench and the Ballot

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:50:38 EST

]]>In a joint interview with Law.com, First Department Justices Saliann Scarpulla, Manuel Mendez and Shlomo Hagler discussed their paths to the appellate bench, the qualities of effective advocates, the...

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The Refinancing Squeeze Facing Middle-Market Companies

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:13:24 EST

]]>What can borrowers expect when refinancing their existing credit facilities in a lender-selective marketplace?

Fifth Circuit Revives Negligent Selection Claims After Montgomery

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:25:01 EST

]]>Montgomery and Crane may expose freight brokers to liability for contractors' hiring decisions and drivers' conduct, even through multiple layers of subcontracting. The article urges stronger...

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Clifford Chance Hits Hogan Lovells Cadwalader for New York Private Capital Partner

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:01:53 EST

]]>The hire brings the firm's private capital lateral additions to 10 this year.

Substance Over Savings: Why Courts Refuse to Honor Usury Savings Clauses

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The court ruled that the litigation-funding agreement was a usurious loan, despite being labeled an investment. It also held that a usury savings clause could not cure the illegal interest rate.

Charitable Clients 70 or Over Save Big Bucks Donating from IRAs

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:05:31 EST

]]>People 70 or older can make tax-free charitable gifts directly from eligible IRAs, up to $111,000 this year. Transfers must go straight to an eligible charity, provide no donor benefit, and be...

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Judge May Swear in Trade Association Board Members at Nonpolitical Event: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-36

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A full-time judge may swear in new board members for a contractors' association, assuming the event is neither a political gathering nor a fund-raiser.

Attorney of the Year Finalist Ben Diessel on Advising the Murdoch Family and Getting Big Cases as a New England Firm

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:09:47 EST

]]>Attorney of the Year finalist Ben Diessel, a partner at Wiggin and Dana, said his firm's biggest wins came from people, mentorship and the work done outside the spotlight.

Cornell Taps Sally Yates for Independent Review Amid Assault-Law Debate

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:19:33 EST

]]>Cornell University hired Yates, the former U.S. deputy attorney general, and King & Spalding to review its handling of sexual misconduct allegations tied to the Chi Phi fraternity, as lawmakers...

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Courts Weigh Co-op Subletting and Rent-Regulation Disputes: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:49 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses Turtz v. Convention Overlook, Inc., involving a dispute between a co-op shareholder and the co-op over subletting; and Hill Plaza Enterprise NY LLC v. Terris, involving a...

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From Court Clerk to Judicial Candidate: Susan Liebman Seeks Brooklyn Civil Court Seat

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:27:59 EST

]]>Susan Liebman, a Brooklyn Civil Court candidate, spent more than three decades in the legal field, including private practice, the New York State Insurance Fund and law clerk roles across criminal,...

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Post-Judgment Appeals of Prior Non-Final Orders

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:25:59 EST

]]>New York's appeal rules can make waiting risky: if a final judgment doesn't qualify to bring an earlier order up for review, the chance to appeal that order may be lost.

Bringing Summary Proceeding Notice Into the Email Age

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:46:38 EST

]]>Gary Rosenberg and John Amato call for a targeted amendment to RPAPL §735 that would permit consenting respondents to receive required post-service mailings by email while preserving...

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Prosecution by Press Conference

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>With the backdrop of recent events at Cornell University, Philip Katz argues that political involvement and public commentary can undermine trust in the fairness and independence of the criminal...

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Don't Move! ...to Dismiss Pleadings Amended by Leave

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>When leave to amend is granted over opposition, a later motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim may revisit a sufficiency question the court has already resolved and may raise frivolousness...

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Dealing With a Criminal Client on the Run (or About To)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The article explores lawyers' ethical duties when a client says they plan to flee before sentencing. Lawyers should urge clients not to abscond, but whether they may tell authorities depends on local...

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Part-Time Judge May Co-Host Radio Program on Humanitarian Work: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-35

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time judge may serve as an uncompensated co-host of a weekly radio program that informs listeners about humanitarian work and quality of life matters, even if the program airs on a commercial...

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James Builds $6.2M Election War Chest as Public Financing Shapes NY AG Race

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:52:17 EST

]]>Incumbent attorney general reports about $6.2 million cash on hand after receiving roughly $3.5 million in public matching funds, while Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy reports about...

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NYC Sues Personal Injury Firm Under RICO, Claims It Fabricated Hundreds of Cases

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:27 EST

]]>New York City filed suit against Asher & Associates and its two principals Monday, claiming they used false accident narratives and subsequent litigation to pursue compensation from the city.

Wachtell Adds Cleary Litigator After Litigation Exits

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:48:11 EST

]]>Joon Kim's move, following a six-partner exit from Wachtell's litigation team, signifies the firm's growing ear to the lateral market.

Supreme Court Blanches at Oil Companies' ‘Complicated' Defense to Climate Suits

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:19:47 EST

]]>At a high-stakes hearing Monday, the justices seemed unswayed by ExxonMobil's “complicated defense to a state climate change lawsuit.

Civil Litigator Etan Harris Wants to Bring Dispute Resolution Skills to the Bench

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:58:24 EST

]]>Harris is a civil litigator whose practice focuses primarily on commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes, with additional experience in personal injury and medical malpractice matters....

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Your Brief Has Been Hallucinating—NY's AI Rule and the Nondelegable Duty to Verify for Family Law Attorneys

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:51:57 EST

]]>New York's AI rule allows lawyers to use AI but makes clear they remain responsible for verifying every filing. Courts have sanctioned lawyers and litigants for fabricated citations, and family-law...

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Shackled While Pregnant in Prison: An Eighth Amendment Challenge

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:17:54 EST

]]>The Fourth Circuit ruled that a jury could find prison officials violated Tracey Edwards' rights by shackling her during childbirth and abruptly stopping her addiction medication without assessing...

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Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>This column reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight the key provisions of the new laws, which the...

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When a University Knows There Is a Risk, What Does It Have to Do About It?

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>A former Cornell student alleges she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house and claims the university failed to act on known risks involving drugs and sexual misconduct in Greek life. The case...

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The Plaintiff's Expert's Role in Flammable-Air Cases

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:36:59 EST

]]>Keith H. Gross explains how environmental, workplace-safety and fire experts can help plaintiffs prove liability and causation in confined-space fire cases under New York Labor Law §§200...

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Recent Decisions on COVID-19 Related Immunity

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>COVID-era immunity applies only when pandemic conditions or covered countermeasures are directly linked to the alleged malpractice. Courts reject blanket immunity for unrelated care.

Advisory Opinions and Declaratory Judgments

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>New York courts cannot issue advisory opinions on hypothetical or uncertain future events. A declaratory judgment is different: it can clarify parties' legal rights before a breach, but only when...

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Parting Ways Professionally: Key Considerations in Drafting Separation Agreements

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>New York separation agreements must be carefully drafted: protect confidential business information without silencing discrimination claims, meet stricter rules for group layoffs, and use updated...

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Clifford Chance Adds Investment Banking Pro as Americas CFO

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>Mark Lasky joined Clifford Chance on Monday in New York from investment bank Greenhill, where he was chief financial officer since 2023.

Defending the Nuclear Verdict: Rethinking High-Exposure Claims Before Trial

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The article recommends managing potential “nuclear verdict cases proactively: identify risk early, reassess valuations as evidence develops, investigate and prepare the defense promptly, time...

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How Attorney of the Year Finalist Aliki Sofis Went From 'My Cousin Vinny' Fan to Leading Trial Lawyer

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>"I pretty much always had tunnel vision of being a stand-up lawyer in the courtroom," Aliki Sofis, co-managing partner for Quinn Emmanuel's Boston office, told Law.com.

25 Years of Business Income Insurance Coverage Claims Since the Attacks of Sept. 11, 2001

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The 9/11 attacks reshaped business income insurance, spurring decades of litigation over loss calculations, restoration periods, expert evidence, and terrorism coverage. These disputes continue to...

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Keep Your AI On The Ball: A Policyholder's Guide To Artificial Intelligence Insurance Coverage

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>Insurers are increasingly restricting AI-related coverage through exclusions, sublimits, and application requirements. Businesses should review policies and renewal applications carefully, document...

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Defending Against Nuclear Verdicts: Break the Pattern

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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