New York Law Journal - This Week's News

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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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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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.

Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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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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Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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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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Brooklyn Judge Takes Shots at Class Action Challenging '100% de Agave' Labels on Tequila

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:37:48 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall, in the Eastern District of New York, tossed out a consumer class action brought over Don Julio tequila after concluding the plaintiff, who tested five...

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Court Voids NYC's Ban on University Expansion in Lower Manhattan

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:27:19 EST

]]>A state court deemed unconstitutional a New York City zoning restriction that blocked colleges and universities from expanding into the SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods.

Harvey to Open Office in Boston, Echoing Big Law's Movement Into Bay State

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:04:05 EST

]]>The AI-powered legaltech company Harvey announced its Boston expansion Thursday and intends to hire at least 40 people for the location.

Century Old Maritime Law Center Stage in Bridge Collapse

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:17:42 EST

]]>A federal judge applied the century-old Robins Dry Dock rule to dismiss business-interruption claims from companies that suffered financial losses but no physical property damage from the Key Bridge...

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NY AG Outlines Scope of Cornell Investigation as Civil Counsel Make Appearances

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:58:15 EST

]]>Attorney General Letitia James says her office will gather evidence and interview witnesses after Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed her special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault matter; related...

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NYSTLA's New President Vows to Defend Scaffold Law, Fight Limits on Injury Claims

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:31:20 EST

]]>John D. Zaremba used his inaugural address to outline anticipated battles over corporate liability, arbitration and access to New York courts as he took the helm of the statewide plaintiffs' bar...

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DraftKings 'Weaponizes AI' to Encourage Gambling, Proposed Class-Action Claims

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:14:54 EST

]]>The federal suit alleges the Boston-based company uses artificial intelligence to identify and send additional promotions to customers who are more likely to gamble and lose but continue betting.

Two Federal Judges Sink New York's Version of the Superfund Law

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:29:59 EST

]]>Daniel Markind discusses a federal court ruling that struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, highlighting the broader conflict between state climate regulation, federal authority and the...

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The Jack Smith Hearings: Joe McCarthy Redux

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Roger Bennet Adler argues that Senator Eric Schmitt's questioning of former special counsel Jack Smith was became reckless political theater, drawing comparisons to the Senator Joseph McCarthy's...

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'Good Forum Shopping' v. Global 'Bankruptcy Tourism': Cautionary Principles Per New Fortress Energy

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:29:36 EST

]]>A Delaware company restructured $5 billion-plus debt through a U.K. court-approved plan, enforced in the U.S. via Chapter 15. The plan spun out its Brazilian business and released the parent company...

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Judge May Preside in Matters Involving Attorney Who Exchanges Case Referrals With Spouse: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-34

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>Provided the judge can be fair and impartial, he/she may preside in matters involving an attorney to whom the judge's spouse has referred occasional, discrete cases, and from whom the judge's spouse...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:59 EST

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11-Lawyer Litigation Team at Kasowitz Exits for Choate

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:45:40 EST

]]>Sheron Korpus led the 11-attorney team's move after serving more than 20 years as a litigation partner at Kasowitz. He is now serving as co-head of business and financial litigation from Choate's New...

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John Vitucci Points to Experience, Consistency, Service as His Case for the Bench

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:08:39 EST

]]>A former Brooklyn prosecutor and longtime principal law clerk, John Vitucci outlines the experiences he says qualify him for the bench and explains how community involvement and decades in the court...

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275 Catholic Clergy Members Abused 1K+ Children in 3 Mass. Diocese, AG Probe Says

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:47:32 EST

]]>For decades, church officials in the Dioceses of Fall River, Springfield and Worcester knew about the sexual abuse of children "yet did not take effective action to prevent it or to examine the...

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Unionization Push for New York Caregivers Faces Early Challenge at Labor Board

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:09 EST

]]>A bid to organize roughly 190,000 workers in New York's consumer-directed home care program is already drawing opposition, with critics arguing the state's sole fiscal intermediary is not the...

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Judith Gische, Ex-Appellate Justice Who Helped Shape Matrimonial Law, Dies at 70

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:25:31 EST

]]>Judith Gische, a former associate justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, died Sept. 25 at age 70. A longtime judge and leading voice in matrimonial law, Gische spent more than three...

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NYC Knew the Air Was Toxic After 9/11. As a Survivor and Victims' Attorney, I'm Not Surprised.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:08:14 EST

]]>Robert Grochow, a three-time cancer survivor and attorney for World Trade Center victims, argues that newly released city records show officials knew about toxic air hazards after 9/11 but minimized...

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Emerging Legal Risks of AI in Health Care

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:36:59 EST

]]>Jessica Copeland and Kaydeen Maitland examine the privacy, malpractice, consent and regulatory risks posed by rapidly expanding uses of AI in health care and outline practical safeguards for...

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Real Estate Partner of BCLP to Lead NY Office

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Ian Weiskopf said he plans to focus on building the corporate talent base and increasing collaboration with other firm offices.

Freshfields Partner Jumps Ship for Cooley in New York

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Nicholas Caselli was previously a securities litigation partner at Freshfields for over five years.

Recent Applications of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 by the First Department

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:20:54 EST

]]>Two 2026 New York appellate decisions clarify Section 11 claims: Glenmede held that signing a registration statement can make someone liable for the whole document despite a disclaimer; dLocal...

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New York Partner to Lead Crowell & Moring as Its First Chair Outside DC

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>McGorty will assume his three-year term starting March 1, 2027, the firm said Thursday.

Part-Time Judge May Not Wear Unified Court System Insignia While Representing Private Clients: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-33

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time attorney judge may not wear a Unified Court System lapel pin when appearing in court as a private attorney.

Paul Weiss, Ex-Client Lock Horns Over Appeal in Legal Malpractice Row

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:36:49 EST

]]>Paul Weiss and its former client Fairstead Capital Management are at odds over Fairstead's requested stay in its malpractice suit against the firm.

Ex-SEC Filing Agent Sentenced to Time Served in Insider Trading Plot

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:49:42 EST

]]>Jun Zhen had pleaded guilty to insider trading conspiracy. Prosecutors sought up to three years, but Judge Ophelia Merchant of the Eastern District of New York said a lesser sentence was warranted.

Trump Admin. Pressed to Explain Legal Authority for Global Forced Labor Tariffs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:27:42 EST

]]>What one judge called the “greatest assemblage of federal trade attorneys came to the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday to defend President Donald Trump's forced labor tariffs. But...

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Lindsay Clancy: What's Next for Her Civil Case After Criminal Proceedings Delay

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:49:01 EST

]]>The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office has not yet decided whether Clancy will stand trial for a second time, and both parties declined to set a retrial date at Tuesday's hearing.

DOJ Urges Second Circuit to Resolve 'Impasse' in Adani Bribery Case

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:14:57 EST

]]>In a 28 September petition, Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to order a Brooklyn federal judge to grant a motion to dismiss charges...

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When a Brand Partnership Morphs into a Corporate Communications Crisis

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:13:22 EST

]]>Ioana Good and Natalie Magierski discuss how companies can prevent brand partnerships from becoming reputational crises through stronger oversight, risk assessment and crisis planning.

Civil Court Candidate Carrie Low Cites Public Service, Court Experience in Judicial Bid

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Carrie Low, a principal law clerk to Staten Island Justice Lisa Grey and former Richmond County prosecutor, is running to fill a newly-created municipal district court seat in Staten Island. She has...

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The Second Circuit's Narrow Res Judicata Escape Hatch

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:50:55 EST

]]>Lauren Pincus discusses the Second Circuit's decision in Trireme Energy v. RWE Renewables and its narrow framework for determining when denial of leave to amend may avoid claim-preclusive effect.

Office of the Appellate Defender To Host Its Annual First Monday Event

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:41:04 EST

]]>At this year's event, to be held on October 5, Lee Richards and Deirdre von Dornum will present arguments in the Eighth Amendment case ‘Jouppi v. Alaska.'

Ambiguity After Clarity: What Happens Next?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:21:14 EST

]]>With the Clarity Act stalled, regulators may pursue some changes through rulemaking. But key issues—especially agency jurisdiction and ethics rules for officials—require legislation,...

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Judge May Advise Public High School's Law and Politics Program as Unpaid 'Curriculum Reviewer': Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-32

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A full-time judge may serve as an unpaid curriculum reviewer for a public high school's Law and Politics program.

Pied-a-Terre Tax Blocked for Now as Mamdani Administration's Levy Encounters Legal Headwinds

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:19:39 EST

]]>Staten Island Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi issued his ruling in a case brought by Randy Mastro, a former deputy of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the attorney for several people who say they were...

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The Price of a Loaner: 'O'Hare v. Eddo' and the Graves Amendment

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:59:24 EST

]]>In O'Hare v. Eddo, New York's Fourth Department ruled that a free dealership loaner is not a “rental under the Graves Amendment. The dealership may therefore face vicarious liability under New...

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Manhattan Appellate Panel Orders Release of Guidance Memos to Judges

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:42:18 EST

]]>The appellate panel rejected the Office of Court Administration's claim that 22 legal guidance memoranda distributed to judges are protected by attorney-client privilege, affirming a disclosure order...

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Appellate Court Upholds Ruling Voiding Brooklyn Democratic Party Rule Changes

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:33:20 EST

]]>The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed a trial court's decision invalidating Brooklyn Democratic Party rule changes approved at an August special meeting. The ruling was followed by an...

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Takeaways for Employers From the U.S. Supreme Court's 2025-2026 Term

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:20:13 EST

]]>Supreme Court rulings may shift agency enforcement, increase pension-liability uncertainty, and affect arbitration and workplace firearm policies. Birthright citizenship and employers' Title VII...

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Part One: Why Truthful Witnesses Are Misunderstood

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:01:50 EST

]]>This two-part series examines witness preparation through the lens of psychology, trial practice, and juror decision-making. The first article explores inaccurate assumptions about deception and...

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With Covington Lawyers in Tow, Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:26:18 EST

]]>Covington partners Peter Koski and Lanny Breuer were seen seated behind former special counsel Jack Smith during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction under the UCCJEA

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:15:14 EST

]]>New York may make emergency custody orders when a child present in the state faces imminent danger. If another state may have jurisdiction, courts must communicate. A permanent New York order is...

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Gibson Dunn Hires White & Case Energy and Infrastructure Partner

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:13:10 EST

]]>Azar is the latest in a string of energy partners to join Gibson Dunn as the firm pursues a growing market.

Tyson & Mendes Appoints New York Office Managing Partner

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:21:21 EST

]]>Patrick Healey is a relative newcomer at Tyson & Mendes, having joined the firm this past June when it merged with Rebar Kelly.

'Benezra' and ‘Errico': Appraisal and Tax Challenges Fall Flat

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:15:07 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses Benezra v. Rocket Companies, Inc., which dismissed negligence and consumer-protection claims arising from an allegedly inflated property appraisal, and Deutsche Bank...

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Why ‘Building Next Door' Can Be a Catastrophic Risk

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:59:59 EST

]]>With major construction projects increasingly taking place alongside existing buildings, the risks to adjacent properties can be significant. Michael De Chiara examines how excavation, dewatering,...

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Glenn Yost Says Family Court Experience, Patience and Compassion Readied Him for the Bench

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:57:18 EST

]]>Glenn Yost is a former New York City Police Department detective who entered the legal profession after retiring from the NYPD. A graduate of New York Law School, he opened a Staten Island law...

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AI and the Law, Part 6: Isn't the Vendor Responsible?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:51:39 EST

]]>In the last of his 6-part series “AI and the Law, David Partida examines how liability caps, warranty disclaimers and contractual gaps may shape disputes over AI system failures, urging...

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The Second Circuit in the Supreme Court

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The Supreme Court affirmed some Second Circuit decisions and reversed or vacated others, covering issues from immigration and firearms to arbitration and civil rights. Three new Second Circuit cases...

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Judges' Association Cannot File Amicus Brief in Challenge to Mandatory Retirement Age: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-31

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>(1) Whether a judicial association may use court-provided funds to reimburse a member for legal fees and/or litigation expenses incurred in a lawsuit against the court system is a legal question...

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When AI Becomes a Nervous System Problem

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:32:59 EST

]]>This article explains that AI is changing law practice and causing stress for lawyers. The key to adapting is managing their nervous system—staying calm and focused amid rapid change. By...

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