New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Letter to the Editor: Continuing the Conversation on Justice Castorina's 'Synthetic Evidence Threshold Test'

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:43:55 EST

]]>Justice Castorina's proposed Synthetic Evidence jury charge is not about granting AI independent legal agency; it is about protecting the human fact-finding process from an evolving entity that has...

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Foreclosure Marketable Title Revisited; Further Defined

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:33:59 EST

]]>Jason Bergman discusses how foreclosure-sale purchasers are entitled to marketable title, but that standard must be understood alongside the terms of sale and the limits of mere asserted claims to...

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The Benches Are Empty, Mr. Mayor

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:14:59 EST

]]>Although Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent formation of a judicial advisory committee is a positive step forward, Philip Katz discusses how the delay in filling judicial vacancies—especially in...

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Is Trademark Strength a Question of Law or Fact? The Supreme Court Takes Up the Circuit Split

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:50:59 EST

]]>The Supreme Court will decide if a trademark's strength is a question of fact for juries or law for judges, affecting future trademark cases and court procedures.

Judge Need Not Take Further Action After Promptly Correcting Mistaken Campaign Contribution: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-04

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>On these facts, as the judge did not authorize and was unaware of the campaign contribution, and took prompt corrective action on learning of it, the judge need not take any further action.

Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Former Public Defender Gets 43 Months for Diverting Nonprofit Funds

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:11:57 EST

]]>A Brooklyn federal judge sentenced Lori Zeno to 43 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to conspiring to divert more than $500,000 from Queens Defenders, the nonprofit she spent decades building.

Trump Appeals E. Jean Carroll's $83M Verdict to Supreme Court, Citing Presidential Immunity

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:57:06 EST

]]>The Supreme Court denied the president's earlier petition challenging a separate sexual assault and defamation verdict won by the writer over an incident she said occurred in a New York City...

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Foreign Bribery Trial Kicks Off in Brooklyn Federal Court With a Musical Throwback

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:44:47 EST

]]>Robert Boone, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, compared U.S. prosecutors' case against Asante Kwaku Berko to a lip-syncing R&B pop duo as part of his opening arguments on...

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Letter to the Editor: Responding to Justice Ronald Castorina's Proposed 'Synthetic Evidence Threshold Test'

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:57:08 EST

]]>Alfano lauds Castorina's proposal as a "thoughtful and timely contribution to the developing law of artificial intelligence," but questions his model for instructing juries on how to consider...

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EBay, Former Execs Settle Mass. Couple's Harassment, Cyberstalking Suit for $55.7M

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:14:47 EST

]]>David and Ina Steiner founded the news site ECommerceBytes, a newsletter and website that serves as an independent trade publication for online merchants. Executives at eBay, however, considered...

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How Gibson Dunn Landed Wachtell's Savitt in Six-Partner Move

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:51:47 EST

]]>The lateral move started with coffee. “Bill has always been on the top of my list, said Gibson Dunn chair and managing partner Barbara Becker in an interview.

AI Security Firm Accuses Rippling of Trade Secret Theft

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:44:19 EST

]]>Runlayer alleges that a Rippling employee tipped it off that the company was using Runlayer's trade secrets to build a clone of Runlayer's product, software that controls how AI agents can interact...

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What I Wish I Knew Then: Judge Denny Chin & Kathy Hirata Chin

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:38:59 EST

]]>Over the past two decades, Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Denny Chin and Kathy Hirata Chin, a retired Big Law partner, have collaborated on a significant educational initiative: producing...

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WNY Appellate Court Clarifies Municipal Opt-Outs From Solar Tax Exemption Program

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:23:31 EST

]]>Companion rulings hold delayed NYSERDA filings did not invalidate local laws adopted under RPTL 487.

Contractual Blockers and Section 16(b) Liability: '20230930-DK-Butterfly-1, Inc. f/k/a Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. v. HBC Investments LLC'

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:51:48 EST

]]>The court ruled that genuine contractual “blockers preventing investors from owning over 9.99% of stock can shield them from Section 16(b) liability. If enforceable, these limits are valid and...

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Foreclosure Bad-Faith Claim Rejected: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:42:07 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses ‘Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Moran,' where the court rejected a borrower's bad-faith loss mitigation defense, finding that CPLR §3408(f)'s good-faith...

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Incarcerated Scholars: Justice Peter H. Moulton Reviews ‘Who Would Believe a Prisoner?'

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:23:27 EST

]]>This “remarkable book, Moulton writes, was written by women who were incarcerated at the Indiana Women's Prison, oft regarded as the first women's prison in the United States.

Can Fund Sponsors Escape the Clawback?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Suzanne St. Pierre and Abhijit Nagaraj analyze the clawback provisions in real estate fund agreements, focusing on whether sponsors can avoid clawback obligations when investment returns fall short...

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The Institutional Investor ‘90%E2%80%91Day Rule' Under New York Real Property Law Article 16

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Peter E. Fisch and Salvatore Gogliormella explain how New York's Article 16 adds a 90-day public-marketing requirement and related disclosure obligations for certain institutional buyers of one- and...

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Can the Rent Freeze Be Unfrozen?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Massimo D'Angelo and William Pekarsky discuss how New York City's unprecedented rent freeze could face state and constitutional challenges and potentially prompt the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the...

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The Price of Perfectionism

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:06:59 EST

]]>The article argues that perfectionism in law often causes stress and hampers judgment, unlike true excellence, which is about doing your best. Letting go of perfectionism allows lawyers to work more...

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Judges May Not Provide Reference Letters for Judicial Applicants: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-03

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge may not submit a letter in support of an applicant's appointment to a judgeship at the request of the applicant.

Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Why Etan Patz's Convicted Killer Lost His Appeal

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:03:18 EST

]]>The Supreme Court denied Pedro Hernandez's last appeal, ruling that procedural issues—specifically, how police conducted his interrogation—are governed by state law, not a constitutional...

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PIX11 Hit With $2.4M Verdict for Retaliating Against Veteran Journalist

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:38:55 EST

]]>A Manhattan federal jury found WPIX retaliated against veteran journalist Ojinika Obiekwe for complaining of race discrimination.

Bronx Defenders Strike for Second Year in a Row

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:17:11 EST

]]>The negotiations between the parties have been ongoing since April in anticipation of a June 30, 2026, deadline.

NY Intermediate Appeals Court Revives Green Amendment, Parkland Claims Over Expressway in Buffalo

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:07:37 EST

]]>Buffalo, New York residents plausibly alleged Route 33 violates constitutional environmental rights, while factual disputes remain over whether Humboldt Parkway was unlawfully converted from...

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Will There Be Any 'Quantum of Solace' When Quantum Computing Comes to Crypto?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:01:43 EST

]]>Quantum computing threatens crypto security by potentially cracking encryption within nine minutes, risking theft and loss of trust. Efforts are underway to develop new, quantum-resistant systems,...

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Digital Abuse, Electronic Contact, and 5-Year Orders of Protection Under Family Court Act §842

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>New York Family Court can extend protection orders to five years for digital abuse like harassment or threats. Repeated violations or ongoing danger can justify this longer order. Courts see online...

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The Third Person in the Marriage: Taming Legal and Professional Fees in the High-Net-Worth Divorce

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>This article discusses how legal and professional fees can become the “third person in high-net-worth divorces and outlines expert strategies to contain those costs without compromising...

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Surrogacy and Embryo Disputes: When Reproductive Decisions Are Left to the Courts

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Since 2021, New York's law aimed to clarify assisted reproduction, but recent cases show that when parties don't comply or delay decisions, courts must step in, often leading to uncertainty and...

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When Relocation Becomes Abduction: Cross-Border Moves, Hague Remedies, and Jurisdictional Tensions Between England and New York

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>The boundary between a lawful relocation and an unlawful abduction is rarely a bright line. Authorized moves turn permanent. Temporary arrangements calcify into custody facts on the ground. A parent...

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Mental Health Records in Child Custody Cases: Where Does Discovery End and Intrusion Begin?

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>In custody cases, mental health records are relevant but not fully discoverable. Courts typically protect psychotherapy notes due to their private nature and only allow limited disclosure with...

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Nassau Supreme Court Decision Expands Scope of Domestic Violence

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>The court in N.S. v. T.S. ruled that reckless transmission of STIs like herpes and HPV by a spouse can constitute domestic violence, leading to full asset division in favor of the victim. This...

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'Kian v. Florida': Originalism and 12-Person Juries

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:37 EST

]]>The Supreme Court will reconsider whether six-person juries are constitutional, challenging a 1970 ruling. Justice Gorsuch argues for larger juries based on historical intent, and the case could...

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Force Majeure and Beyond: Analyzing Commercial Disruption Arising from the Gulf Hostilities

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:04:38 EST

]]>In their International Litigation column, Lawrence Newman and David Zaslowsky discuss how force majeure is an issue, but not the only issue, to be considered when analyzing claims arising from the...

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The Slippery Slope Camp Case

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>David Saxe uses a legal appeal case concerning a boy injured at a summer camp to illustrate how appellate votes can shift before final disposition, and recounts his unique experience of writing both...

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When a Recorded Deed Is No Deed at All: ‘Dekalb Funeral Services' and the Anatomy of Deed Theft

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Brian Lehman explains how Dekalb Funeral Services illustrates both the mechanics of deed theft in New York and the civil, criminal and preventive tools available to undo fraudulent transfers and...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Federal Judge Enjoins Former Plug Power Executive After Finding Noncompete Likely Enforceable

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:34:46 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Mae A. D'Agostino granted a preliminary injunction sought by Plug Power, finding company likely to prevail on breach-of-contract claims against former executive Mazdak Shokrian.

Trump's Order Restricting Mail Voting 'Likely and Imminent' to Cause Disenfranchisement, Federal Judge Says

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:52:58 EST

]]>A Boston federal judge largely approved the voting rights organizations' constitutional claims against President Donald Trump's executive order targeting mail voting.

The Synthetic Evidence Jury Charge

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Joseph Nohavicka explains how a proposed jury instruction could help jurors better evaluate AI-generated evidence and decide when digital proof should—or shouldn't—outweigh human...

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Representing State Police Investigators' Association Risks Appearing Improper for Part-Time Attorney Judge: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-02

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time attorney judge may not represent the New York State Police Investigator's Association or the local Legal Aid Society.

Friday Newspaper

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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King & Spalding's 13-Lawyer Raid of Proskauer Highlights Fund Finance Demand

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:04 EST

]]>The talent battle began when King & Spalding added a new U.S. global finance lead, Ron Franklin, this summer.

Uber, Lyft Win Injunction Against NYC Driver Law That ‘Strips' Ride-Share Companies of Authority

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:56:18 EST

]]>Judge Gregory H. Woods granted Uber and Lyft a preliminary injunction blocking a New York City law that would have required just cause, progressive discipline and outside review before many driver...

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After Signaling Retirement, Longtime Central New York DA 'Leaning' Toward Another Run

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:46:56 EST

]]>Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said the Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi prosecutions reinforced his belief that "this is where I belong." The 35-year prosecutor also discussed...

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NY Appeals Court Says Corrections Officials Can't Override Court-Ordered Shock Incarceration

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:35:52 EST

]]>The Albany appellate court found that the state agency lacked authority to disregard a sentencing judge's directive based on concurrent non-drug conviction.

US Senate Confirms North Dakota District Judge's Elevation to Eighth Circuit

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:26:51 EST

]]>Judge Daniel Traynor was confirmed on a 48-47 vote. Some senators had criticized his decision to join a statement with 13 other judges, saying they would refuse to hire law clerks from Columbia...

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Asian-American Bar Groups Weigh In on Upcoming Nomination to NY's Highest Court

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:23:29 EST

]]>Five organizations say Judge Jenny Rivera's pending term expiration presents a historic opportunity to place an Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander jurist on the New York Court of...

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Masters AI New York 2026 Conference: Building Legal Careers Around Technology, Innovating at a Sustainable Pace

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:32 EST

]]>Speakers at the Masters Legal AI conference emphasized career adaptability and the need for a sustainable pace with AI innovation.

'Can and Will Be Held Accountable': Nassau Jury Awards Landmark $6.7 Million Verdict in Employee Noncompete Case

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:21:32 EST

]]>The July 15 verdict is the largest involving the enforcement of a noncompete agreement in New York history.

Judicial Misconduct—Part One

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:02:04 EST

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First Post-Mahmoud LGBTQ+ Curriculum Case in Mass. Survives Dismissal Bid

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:44:51 EST

]]>The lawsuit is part of a wave of litigation testing the balance between public school curriculum and parents' religious rights following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor.

The Protect College Sports Act, SCORE Act, and Other Federal Efforts to Regulate Intercollegiate Sports

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:44:19 EST

]]>In 2026, Senators proposed the Protect College Sports Act to create a national system for college sports, allowing athletes to earn from NIL and giving the NCAA an antitrust exemption. It seeks a...

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Defining 'Emancipation Events' in Divorce Agreements

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Alan Feigenbaum discusses why divorce lawyers should more carefully define “emancipation events in settlement agreements as more young adults pursue vocational training and nontraditional...

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Bracewell Hires SDNY Unit Chief As Part of Ongoing White Collar Defense Buildout

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Bracewell, historically focused on energy and infrastructure, has been growing its government enforcement and investigations team in New York, London and Washington, D.C. for about five years.

Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Mamdani Unveils Full Committee to Recommend New York City Judges

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:31:47 EST

]]>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the full membership of his advisory committee for judicial appointments following criticism over delays in seating the panel amid mounting court...

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Former Exec Alleges Military Drone-Maker Shipped Dangerous Batteries, Fired Him for Whistleblowing

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:40:07 EST

]]>Red Cat Holdings "believes (Geoffrey Hitchcock's) claims are without merit, intends to defend itself vigorously and will evaluate potential counterclaims against Mr. Hitchcock," the company stated in...

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Zelle Must Face New York Attorney General's Fraud Suit Holding It Liable for 3rd-Party Scams

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:06:48 EST

]]>Justice Phaedra Perry-Bond found that New York Attorney General's Office had sufficiently alleged that Zelle's developer, Early Warning Services, was aware of flaws with its platform, but chose not...

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Nicolás Maduro's Narcoterrorism Trial Slated for June 2027

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:39:49 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the Southern District of New York set the trial date during a Wednesday hearing.

Landlords Sue to Overturn New York City Rent Freeze

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:42:44 EST

]]>Dechert and Rosenberg & Estis filed an Article 78 petition challenging the Rent Guidelines Board's independence and economic analysis. The coalition of landlords alleged that the board...

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Why Even a Presidential Pardon may not Wipe the Slate Clean

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:43:16 EST

]]>Courts are divided on whether a presidential pardon removes all criminal records and consequences. Some dismiss charges, seeing a pardon as full exoneration, while others say it only ends punishment,...

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NYLJ 100: Most Law Firms See Growth in NY, But Some Are Pulling Ahead

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>According to the latest NYLJ 100 analysis, the majority of the largest law firms in New York, from Wall Street stalwarts to regional boutiques, grew their attorney ranks in 2025.

NYLJ 100: Revenue Per Lawyer

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz stood in a league of its own. The firm generated $5.09 million in revenue per lawyer, nearly double the figure posted by the next highest-ranking firms.

NYLJ 100: Profit Per Equity Partner Leaders

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz had the top spot in the profits per equity partner rankings, with $12.5 million, nearly a million ahead of the second firm on the list, Kirkland & Ellis, which...

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The Largest Firms by Number of Lawyers in New York

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>A look at how the largest firms in the city have changed in the past year.

NYLJ 100: Gross Revenue Leaders

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Kirkland & Ellis once again dominated New York's top firms in 2025 for gross revenue.

New Possibilities for Implied Covenant Claims

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Jed Bergman and Sam Bieler discuss the recent Court of Appeals' decision in "11 West 57th Investment'" that is drawing attention from commercial litigators and transactional attorneys for giving...

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Strengthening Child Protection Laws: Comparative Lessons on Grooming Offenses

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Laws against child grooming are crucial for prevention and early intervention. States like Montana, Wisconsin, and Texas have effective, distinct approaches, often focusing on clear definitions and...

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Judges Should Not Voluntarily Disclose Judicial Status in a Spouse's Family Court Proceeding Unless 'Relevant, Related, or Necessary ': Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-01

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge whose spouse is a party in a Family Court proceeding should not voluntarily disclose his/her judicial status in that proceeding, even if he/she becomes a non-party participant in the...

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Losing Fight with Amazon, New York Is Blocked From Enforcing New Labor Law

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:27:23 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee of the Eastern District of New York permanently enjoined the state from enforcing amendments to the State Employment Relations Act empowering New York's Public...

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Judge Tosses Insurer's Bid to Remove Arbitrator Who Once Represented It

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:25:35 EST

]]>The court enforced a hold-harmless agreement barring claims over alleged arbitrator conflicts, a ruling counsel said protects the stability of arbitration panels.

Free Speech Test Case Over Newspaper Retaliation Heads Toward Trial

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:02:17 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Anne Nardacci finds a jury could determine whether county officials retaliated against a newspaper over its reporting by revoking its legal notice designation and restricting...

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Coastal Permits, Tenant Attorney Fees and Excessive Noise Claims: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:55 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen reviews Lazos v. Southold Town Board, where a court ordered coastal erosion permits issued after finding legal errors; 207-209 West 107th Street v. Cruz, where a successor...

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Data Center Zoning Fights Are Won Through Engagement, Not Fiat

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:28:01 EST

]]>Anthony Guardino discusses how municipalities and data center developers can better navigate public opposition to AI data centers by using environmental review, mitigation, independent experts and...

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Connecticut Parents Receive State's Largest-Ever Wrongful Death Settlement for Their 5-Year-Old Son

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:24:07 EST

]]>Chantel T. Pierre Louis and D'Meza Shultz Pierre Louis claimed their son Romeo D. Pierre Louis's death in April 2022 was preventable and resulted from inadequate supervision during outdoor recess.

The Cards You Don't See: Strategy in High-Conflict Divorce

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:35:16 EST

]]>Divorce decisions are often made with incomplete info. Using Annie Duke's “Thinking in Bets, the article advises treating legal choices like bets—accepting uncertainty, weighing risks,...

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Nobody Asks Their Doctor for Semaglutide—That Is Exactly Novo Nordisk's Problem

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:43:45 EST

]]>Novo Nordisk's Ozempic is becoming a generic term for weight-loss drugs, despite legal efforts to protect its trademark. As competitors gain popularity, the risk is that “Ozempic will lose its...

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Generation-Skipping Transfers After OBBBA

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:34:05 EST

]]>A GST is subject to a separate tax in addition to estate and gift tax on transfers to future generations. Early this year the GST tax exemption “permanently increased to $15 Million. Proper...

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The Case for Staying Independent in a Market Obsessed With Scale

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:22:26 EST

]]>Success in law doesn't require growth through mergers. Independent, specialized firms can thrive by focusing on expertise, culture, and client relationships, offering flexibility and better value....

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The Unrepresented Physician

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:12:19 EST

]]>Doctors often sign contracts alone, with no dedicated advocate, unlike athletes who benefit from established agent laws. This leaves physicians vulnerable to unfair terms and burnout. The sports...

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New York Labor Law §241(6): When Is an Industrial Code Provision Specific Enough?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Kevin G. Faley and Andrea M. Alonso discuss how the Court of Appeals' decision in Mann v. Mezuyon reinforces that Labor Law §241(6) liability requires an Industrial Code provision to contain a...

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Judicial Associations May Seek Not-for-Profit and Tax-Exempt Status: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-201

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judicial association may incorporate as a not-for-profit corporation.

Third Department Opens Door to DNA Retesting Based on Advances in Forensic Science

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:03:17 EST

]]>The holding from the Albany -based Appellate Division, Third Department says New York's post-conviction DNA statute may permit renewed testing of previously analyzed evidence when newer technology...

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Coinbase's New GC Sees AI as Legal Department's Biggest Opportunity and Risk

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:44:31 EST

]]>Molly Abraham says general counsel must become AI "super users" as Coinbase prepares for a new era defined by artificial intelligence, crypto rulemaking and post-SEC litigation growth.

'Unheard Of': Chief Judge's Nominee Is Rebuffed Amid Delay in Forming Mamdani's Judiciary Committee

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:31:44 EST

]]>Seven months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first term, New York City's Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary remains without appointed members, raising concerns about the city's ability to fill...

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Van Leeuwen Wins $23.8M After Judge Finds Rival Copied Ice Cream Packaging

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:04:27 EST

]]>The bench-trial ruling requires Rebel Creamery to redesign its pints and protects Van Leeuwen's unregistered combination of pastel colors, black script and minimalist packaging.

Combination With IP Boutique Gives Lathrop GPM Offices in NYC and London

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:59:59 EST

]]>Second Hundred firm Lathrop GPM is combining with IP boutique HG Law in a merger expected to add about $40 million to the firm's revenue and will also bolster the firm's California presence.

The Next Frontier of Legal Technology: From Workflow to Foresight

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:57:11 EST

]]>AI in law is not just about speed but about uncovering hidden risks and patterns across vast data sources. This “Legal Intelligence allows lawyers to detect issues early, improve...

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Delaware Superior Court Holds That SEC Disgorgement Is not Excluded as a Penalty nor Uninsurable as a Matter of Law

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:09:34 EST

]]>In 2021, New York ruled SEC disgorgement isn't an uninsurable penalty, and Delaware followed, holding it is covered by insurance unless explicitly labeled as a penalty. These rulings suggest...

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Keeping It Real: New York's 'Synthetic Performer' Law Takes The Stage

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Carla Varriale-Barker and Phillip Miller discuss New York's new synthetic performer law and explain the new disclosure requirement for AI-generated performers in advertising.

Attorneys ‘On the Move': O'Melveny Adds Financial Regulatory Partner; Pryor Cashman Expands Litigation Group

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:59:59 EST

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

US Growth Is More Tempting—and Challenging—Than Ever For UK-Founded Firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:51:11 EST

]]>With an intensifying talent market and a widening profitability gap, some U.S. departures at U.K.-founded firms may be accelerating.