New York Law Journal - This Week's News

The Practical Implications of Section 16(b) in Today's Data Driven Environment

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:36:03 EST

]]>Section 16(b) was meant to prevent short-term insider trading but now often functions as a mechanical tool driven by timing and data analysis. It can target routine, fully disclosed trades, sometimes...

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Small and Midsize Law Firms Don't Need an AI Department—They Need Someone Who Can Make the Pieces Work

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:18:57 EST

]]>AI has made powerful legal technology easier to reach. It has not made implementation simple. For small and midsize law firms, an independent strategic AI specialist can fill the gap between buying...

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Remedies Revisited: Early Engagement, 'Litigating the Fix,' and the New Dynamics of US Merger Review

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>The FTC and DOJ now prefer litigating mergers over settlements, favoring early, complete structural remedies like divestitures. Behavioral remedies are largely disfavored. Parties should engage...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Mass. City Blocked From Installing Catholic Statues Outside Public Safety Building

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:03:35 EST

]]>The state's Supreme Court unanimously upheld a preliminary injunction blocking the installation of two 10-foot tall statues depicting St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian outside the entrance of...

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Nelson Mullins Faces Ex-Client's $1M Fee Suit Over Conflict

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:57:14 EST

]]>Brian Martinsen said Nelson Mullins had him execute a $1.5 million retainer agreement on the day of his arraignment in 2023 and accepted a wire from him for the same amount despite a conflict.

NY Appellate Court Suspends Attorney While Rejecting Pa.'s Broader Rule on Client Relationships

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:33:50 EST

]]>The Albany-based Appellate Division, Third Department imposed reciprocal discipline on an attorney who had been sanctioned in Pennsylvania for a sexual relationship with a client, but found that New...

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AI Security Firm and HR Software Giant End Trade Secret Fight

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:02:03 EST

]]>The court filings announcing the deals made clear that neither party was receiving a cash settlement from the other.

NY Trial Judges Push Back Against Plan to Shift Judicial Elections to Even Years

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:33:30 EST

]]>A judges' association said the proposal, which would affect elections outside New York City, would require gubernatorial appointments during transition periods. But State Sen. James Skoufis,...

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Top Five Unethical Uses of Artificial Intelligence by Attorneys and Four More

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:12:57 EST

]]>The author discusses unethical uses of AI that attorney's may be using.

Back to the Future: The SEC's Years-Old 'New' Accounting Fraud Unit

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:39:59 EST

]]>Sidhardha Kamaraju, David Abramowicz and Daniel Pohlman explain that the SEC's new accounting unit continues a longtime enforcement focus.

Unconscionability Remains a Narrow Shield Against Contract Enforcement

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:59 EST

]]>NY courts narrowly apply unconscionability, mainly in cases of predatory or unfair deals. Most contracts from informed parties are upheld, making it a rare defense.

Judge, If Outside Election Window, May Preside Over Case Involving Political Party District Leaders: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-15

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge who was elected more than two years ago and is not currently within his/her window period for election or re-election to judicial office need not disqualify from a proceeding merely because a...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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US Appeals Court Revives Signature Bank Collapse Lawsuit

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:17:35 EST

]]>The FDIC intervened in the case to argue that shareholders' securities fraud claims against Signature transferred to FDIC once it was appointed as receiver for the bank. But a three-judge panel, in...

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Harvard to Pay Families $53M After Morgue Manager Sold Donated Body Parts on Black Market

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:59:39 EST

]]>The plaintiffs, relatives of people who donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School Anatomical Gift Program, claimed the university was liable for the mishandling and did not act in good faith.

Decision of the Week: Failure-to-Accommodate Claim Revived Over Effectiveness of ADA Accommodation

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:08:59 EST

]]>Vacating summary judgment, the 2nd Circuit held that the U.S. District Court applied the wrong standard. An employer does not satisfy the ADA merely by taking some action in response to an...

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DOJ Says Dismissed Sanctuary City Suit Has No Bearing on New York Case

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:07:29 EST

]]>Federal prosecutors argue a New Jersey judge's dismissal of a challenge to Newark's immigration cooperation policies turned on state-specific restrictions that are absent in New York.

Holding Period Requirements for Qualified Dividend Income

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:28 EST

]]>The article relates to a recent decision of the Tax Court, SIH Partners LLLP v. Commissioner, in which the court concluded under an anti-abuse rule in a regulation that the hedging of risks by the...

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Regulatory Gaps Behind NYC's Deadly E-Scooter Crisis

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Jeff S. Korek explains how New York's e-scooter injury surge is prompting a shift in legal strategies from rider negligence to product liability against manufacturers and distributors.

Physician-Patient Privilege: Recent Decisions Worth a Read

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:20:59 EST

]]>Recent New York cases clarify the physician-patient privilege: it generally protects confidential medical info, but can be waived if patients voluntarily disclose or laws require disclosure. Courts...

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Part-Time Justice's Work as Family Court Attorney Bars Participation in Cases Involving Former Litigants: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-14

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Where a part-time town justice is also concurrently employed as a full-time court attorney in a family court: (1) The judge must not knowingly participate in any town court matter involving a...

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Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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E-Filing Expands Into Family Courts in Additional North Country Counties

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:27:48 EST

]]>The latest rollout—in Clinton, Essex, Hamilton and Washington counties—marks another step in the judiciary's broader push to expand electronic filing statewide, with practitioners citing...

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Short Seller Faces Renewed Defamation Allegations Over Report Linking Business to Drug Cartel

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:19 EST

]]>The complaint was filed by Alex Spiro, Hope Skibitsky and Michael Bloom of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. It argues that the report was based on "false documents."

DOJ Doubles Down on Effort to Quash Huawei Bank Subpoenas Ahead of September Trial

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:05:11 EST

]]>Huawei is set to face trial starting September 8 for allegedly running a decades-long racketeering scheme aimed at gaining an unfair business advantage through a pattern of illegal conduct that...

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Court Rejects Developer's Negligence Claim Over Excavation Delays: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:19 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses '1992 Third Realty v. Third Avenue NY Realty,' an appellate court decision regarding negligence claims between adjacent property owners in Manhattan related to construction...

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Soap, Water, and Elbow Grease: Taking Stock of the Hospitality Industry

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:38:40 EST

]]>Todd Soloway, Bryan Mohler and Itai Raz examine how the hospitality industry's shift to asset-light models has reduced risk for hotel brands while creating new tensions with owners over control,...

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Insider Trading in Biopharma: An Infection Bound to Spread?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:36:01 EST

]]>Prediction markets like Kalshi pose new insider trading risks in biotech, which is already vulnerable. Weaker regulation and limited oversight could make insider trading worse unless stricter...

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Avoiding Difficulty in Third-Party Practice: Navigating the AVOID Act's 2026 Amendments to CPLR 1007

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:14:35 EST

]]>The 2026 CPLR 1007 amendments tighten rules for third-party actions, including shorter service (20 days), a 90-day filing deadline, and new penalties. Brands must act quickly to comply and avoid...

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Record 'Nuclear Verdict' Count Fuels Debate Over New York's Litigation Climate

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:11:43 EST

]]>A study from Marathon Strategies identified 190 verdicts exceeding $10 million against corporate defendants in 2025, while New York trial lawyers and insurance representatives offered sharply...

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Closing the Coverage Back Door Under the Graves Amendment

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Kenneth Pitcoff and Kevin Faley analyze how the Graves Amendment affects New York state laws related to rental vehicle liability and insurance coverage.

Judge May Preside Over Cases Involving Former Judicial Colleague Appearing as Counsel: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-12

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may preside in matters involving a former judicial colleague, unless he/she determines their relationship would create an appearance of impropriety or influence his/her conduct or judgment.

Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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The Convergence of Product Liability and Construction Defect Risk

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:19:20 EST

]]>Product liability and construction defect claims are merging, with plaintiffs alleging health risks from materials and long-term exposure. This increases insurer risks across multiple parties and...

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Mass. Mayor Charged With Pandemic Loan Fraud, Money Laundering

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:12:39 EST

]]>Federal prosecutors allege the Lawrence mayor used over $1.5 million in pandemic loan assistance for professional and personal use, including over $40,000 for his mayoral campaign and more than...

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SEC Charges New Yorker With Alleged $74M 'Boiler Room' Scheme

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:54 EST

]]>Securities regulators alleged that Andrew Spaventa ran a so-called "boiler room" operation that resulted in investors paying $23 million in hidden fees.

Staying a Move Ahead: Fredric S. Newman Reviews 'On Counsel's Initiative: Mission-Critical Conversations on AI and Cybersecurity'

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:53:27 EST

]]>"This book should be read by every lawyer who has clients, or wants to have clients, in the third decade of the 21st century. Trope and Lavallee advance the ambitious proposition that lawyers have an...

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Clifford Chance Asks Court to Compel International Arbitration in $5.8M Pay Clawback Dispute

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:46:23 EST

]]>Lawyers for Clifford Chance called the former partners' attempt to change the arbitration jurisdiction in an ongoing pay clawback dispute "a transparent attempt to hijack the arbitral process before...

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Big Law Firms See 'Rare' Demand Growth, but Expenses Accelerate

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:06:35 EST

]]>Demand was up 4.2% through the first six months of 2026—higher than the historical growth of 1.5% or 2%, Citi said.

Lethal Language: AI, Accountability, and the 'Carter' Precedent

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:27:21 EST

]]>The Carter case established that words alone can be criminally liable if they cause harm, and recent civil cases show AI chatbots influencing vulnerable users toward self-harm. Courts increasingly...

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Troutman Hires New Partner of Bankruptcy, Restructuring Practice Group in Boston

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:37:45 EST

]]>Massachusetts native Sean Higgins joined the firm's Boston office at the beginning of August as it expands its bankruptcy and restructuring platform.

Pied-a-Terre Practice Pointers

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:25:18 EST

]]>Milbank attorneys provide an overview of New York City's recently enacted pied-a-terre tax, along with practical planning options and tips.

When a Portfolio Company is Under Stress: Preparing for Liability Management and Other Capital Solutions

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>As liability management exercises (LMEs) continue to evolve in both creativity and frequency, private equity sponsors and their advisers should be thinking well before a triggering event emerges...

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AI-Native Appeals: Promises and Pitfalls

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:26:59 EST

]]>AI's ability to simulate appellate decision-making is transformative: a simulated panel can show where an appeal is stable and where sensitive, and can support better advocacy and analysis at every...

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Simpson, Continuing Boston Build, Recruits PE Pro From Ropes

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The firm will be moving to a new location in Boston that will give it enough space to double its current headcount in the city.

Monday Newspaper

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Mass. Parole Board Nominee Permitted Despite Backlash, New Judges Unanimously Approved

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:02:05 EST

]]>The Massachusetts Governor's Council unanimously approved two judges to its courts Wednesday, but a parole board nominee faced backlash for her previous work as a prosecutor.

Trade Court Backs End of Duty-Free Treatment for Small Imports

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:57:27 EST

]]>The trade court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a law that Trump tried to use to enact a new global tariff, could support a relatively smaller item on Trump's trade...

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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty, Setting Stage for 'Risky' Litigation in State Court

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:47:32 EST

]]>Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges relating to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson weeks before his state trial was expected to begin. His defense is expected to use the...

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Another Summer as a Judicial Intern

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:13:39 EST

]]>Alexander Tartaglia, an 11th-grader at the Rye Country Day School and the son of Court of Claims Judge Damaris Torrent, reflects on his summer internship at Puerto Rico's Supreme Court, where he...

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On the Governor's Desk: New York Employment Legislation That Could Soon Become Law

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:53:33 EST

]]>Several proposed New York employment laws heading to Governor Hochul could significantly impact employers, including requiring longer notice and revocation periods for severance agreements,...

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Mandatory Forum Selection Clause in Settlement Agreement Supersedes Prior Arbitration Agreement

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:40:56 EST

]]>In PandaVida v. Amazon, the court ruled that a settlement agreement's forum clause in Washington overrides a prior arbitration clause for disputes related to that agreement. The court found the...

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Counsel's Gatekeeping Duty in Article 81 Petitions

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:48:36 EST

]]>An Article 81 petition asks the state to restrict an adult's autonomy and place personal or financial decisions in another person's hands. Before filing, counsel should have reasonable evidence...

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Judicial Conventions Select Nominees for 11 Supreme Court Vacancies Across Upstate, Western NY

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:38:09 EST

]]>Delegates selected nominees in the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 8th Judicial Districts for seats opening because of retirements, age-related departures and expiring terms.

Palestinian-American Students' Lawsuit Tests Columbia's Response to Competing Bias Claims

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:26:51 EST

]]>Five Palestinian Americans claim Columbia ignored anti-Palestinian harassment and investigated protected advocacy under its antisemitism measures, raising questions about how higher education handles...

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Judicial Misconduct Watchdog Dismisses Ethics Complaint Against NY Chief Judge

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:06:34 EST

]]>The letter obtained by Law.com says Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's advocacy for the Second Look Act was permissible under judicial ethics rules and concludes no further action is warranted after...

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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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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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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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