New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Mediating Sexual Assault Cases: What Each Side Should Know

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:27:41 EST

]]>New laws have increased sexual assault cases, often resolved through sensitive mediation. Best practices include giving parties control, understanding trauma, making clear offers, and showing...

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Do What You Love and Call It Work: Why I Am Still on the Assigned Counsel Panel

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:17:35 EST

]]>Assigned Counsel work in Family Court offers meaningful, lasting impact by helping families in need. Despite low pay and declining participation, qualified attorneys should consider joining to serve...

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Planning under SECURE 2.0 for Beneficiary Designation to Trust for Spouse—Part I

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:09:56 EST

]]>This is Part I of a two-part article. Part II will address planning where the IRA participant dies before his or her RBD, as well as trust structure considerations relating to credit shelter trust...

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AI Isn't Fixing Law Firms—It's Exposing How They Actually Work

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:57:15 EST

]]>Firms often discover their workflows are unplanned and rely on manual workarounds. AI can speed tasks but won't fix underlying inefficiencies. The real value is examining and simplifying processes...

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Federal Judge Strikes Down New York Utility Call-Center Law as Unconstitutional

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:50:02 EST

]]>National Fuel, Business Council win Commerce Clause challenge; court permanently blocks New York's enforcement of customer-service restrictions.

New York Courts Honor Fallen Court Officers at Sept. 11 Memorial

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:40:30 EST

]]>Speaking at the New York State Courts' annual Sept. 11 memorial, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson connected the sacrifices of those killed in the attacks to the nation's long struggle to sustain democracy.

Judge Accused of Helping Immigrant Escape ICE Custody Reprimanded by Mass. Top Court

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:18:01 EST

]]>The state's top court agreed Judge Shelley Joseph did not know or authorize the defendant's escape from the Newton courthouse in 2018 but said her actions "inadvertently created the appearance of...

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Western District of New York Selects Rebecca Izzo as Next Magistrate Judge

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:55:52 EST

]]>The career law clerk to Judge Lawrence Vilardo will succeed Magistrate Judge Jeremiah McCarthy upon his retirement in February.

Appeals from Letter Applications, Letter Orders, Conferences, Statutory Compliance, Part II

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

]]>Part II continues with the review of cases that have treated nonappealable papers as appealable. This section also compares the Court of Appeals' treatment of statutory compliance flexibly in ...

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Is Chapter 15 Becoming a Bankruptcy Loophole?

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Sunni Beville examines whether Chapter 15 is shifting from a mechanism for cross-border coordination into a means of obtaining U.S. bankruptcy outcomes that domestic law does not permit.

Fashion and Luxury: Regulatory Risks That Weigh on Brand Reputation

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:21:36 EST

]]>Fashion brands face growing reputational risks from stricter regulations on environmental claims and influencer disclosures. Europe and the U.S. are cracking down on false or vague eco-claims and...

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Committee Will Not Address Hypothetical or Speculative Questions About Future Court Proceedings: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-22(B)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:04:59 EST

]]>The Committee does not answer hypothetical or speculative questions.

Condo's Tax Challenge Does Not Bar Judge From Hearing City Agency Cases: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-22(A)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A Family Court judge has no obligation to disclose or disqualify in matters involving the city's Administration for Children's Services or corporation counsel's Family Law Division, merely because an...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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'Even Talking About It Now, It Takes You There': 9/11 Through the Eyes of Lawyers, Judges, Court Officials

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:53:10 EST

]]>“We should never lose sight of this event and what it has done to us, said U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, Southern District of New York.

Outgoing Mass. Bar President Vows to Continue Commitment to Judicial Security

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:24:24 EST

]]>Morrison Mahoney partner Michael Hayden may be ending his term as president of the Massachusetts Bar Association, but he says his work is nowhere near done.

Manhattan Court Disbars Attorney Who Pleaded Guilty in Big Law Insider Trading Case

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:57:48 EST

]]>The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department accepted Gabriel Gershowitz's application to resign as an attorney, saying he voluntarily submitted the request.

Zayas Appoints Two New Housing Court Judges for Bronx, Manhattan Benches

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:47:33 EST

]]>Steven Park and George Gardner III have been named to the New York City Housing Court, filling vacancies created by upcoming retirements. Park will serve in the Bronx and become the court's first...

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NY Employers Brace for Personnel Records Law as Hochul Signals Need for Amendments

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:41:47 EST

]]>Employment attorneys say workers' new right to access personnel files may alter prelitigation information sharing, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pointing to unresolved questions over the new...

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Decision of the Week: Right to Record Laws Do Not Protect Filming Inside Police Station Lobbies

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:40:56 EST

]]>On appeal, the 2nd Circuit determined that the dispositive issue was whether the state or city Right to Record laws protected recording inside publicly accessible areas of police facilities.

Atlanta Firms Target Global Transport, Real Estate and More as They Grow in NYC

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:28:05 EST

]]>Alston & Bird, King & Spalding and Troutman Pepper Locke are among Am Law 200 shops growing offices in the nation's finance center.

Appeals from Letter Applications, Letter Orders, Conferences, Statutory Compliance, Part I

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:59:59 EST

]]>Every 9/11 I commemorate and dedicate an article in honor and memory of my wife, Angela Susan Scheinberg, to whom I was extraordinarily blessed to have been married. It is difficult and painful to...

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25 Years After 9/11: An Account of the Litigation It Spawned

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:11:47 EST

]]>Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein looks back at the thousands of terrorist attack-related cases he has presided over and shares insights into his judicial process.

Making the Invisible, Visible: Proving Unseen Pain and Suffering at Trial

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Personal injury trials often involve plaintiffs whose pain and suffering are not visibly apparent, posing challenges in communicating their injuries to jurors. effective trial strategies focus on...

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The 'Holdout' Juror: Condemnable, Laudable or Neither?

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:52:46 EST

]]>This article is a dialogue between Joel Cohen and Harvey Fishbein regarding the "holdout" juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial.

Recent Court Decisions: ADA Claims, PACA, and Indictment Dismissal

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

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

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Australian Law Firm Enters NY Amid US-Aussie Investment Boom

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Johnson Winter Slattery, a Sydney-based corporate law firm, is opening up an office in New York City amid what its managing partner said is a high volume of demand for investment into Australia from...

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Part-Time Judge May Not Serve as Assistant Attorney General Representing State Police in ERPO Cases: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-21

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A part-time judge may not maintain outside employment as an assistant attorney general with the Extreme Risk Protection Order Unit of the Attorney General's office.

Linklaters Hires Wachtell M&A Star as New York Build Continues

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:58:05 EST

]]>It is a major coup for the firm, which has stepped up its efforts to grow in New York.

Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Legaltech Connect: Defining and Differentiating AI-Native Law Firms

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:12:56 EST

]]>Industry leaders at LegalTech Connect's AI Native Law Conference say the AI-native label depends less on tool adoption and more on business structure, data-led services and keeping law firm...

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Womble Bond Grows Mass Torts Practice With 15-Lawyer Team From Lewis Brisbois

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:05:33 EST

]]>The team's focus on defending vehicle manufacturers in high-volume cases "multiplies what our litigation bench across the country can do together, and that is exactly the kind of growth we are...

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NY Appellate Judges Weigh Challenge to State-Funded Cannabis Dispensary Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:56:15 EST

]]>The appeal before the Appellate Division, Third Department, in Albany stems from a lawsuit brought by the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and other plaintiffs.

‘A Culture of Crime and Corruption': Feds Take Offensive as Huawei Racketeering Trial Begins

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:06:40 EST

]]>Trial began on Wednesday in the Brooklyn federal court against Huawei, the telecommunications giant accused of conducting a decades-long conspiracy to steal trade secrets and evade U.S. sanctions.

Diamonds, Data, and the Doctrine of Merger: The Second Circuit's Course Correction in Rapaport v. Nivoda

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:56:30 EST

]]>The Second Circuit ruled that whether a number like the Rapaport diamond price list is protected by copyright depends on whether it reflects factual data or expert opinion. If based on judgment, it...

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Retired Bankruptcy Chief Judge Alan Trust Joins JAMS as Mediator, Arbitrator

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:48:59 EST

]]>Retired Chief Judge Alan Trust of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York has joined JAMS as a mediator and arbitrator, bringing more than four decades of legal experience and...

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Congress's First Stop: Why Investigations Of The Trump Administration May Begin Outside Government

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:20:53 EST

]]>With limited time and likely disputes over executive branch information, congressional investigators may turn to companies, institutions, and others at the outset. Some may be targets. Others may...

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From MAGA to Mediocrity: Trump's Undoing of American Exceptionalism

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:17:50 EST

]]>Bennett Gershman argues that Donald Trump and his MAGA movement have exposed and accelerated the decline of America's claim to exceptionalism, leaving the United States weaker and less respected.

Families Standing Beside Sexual Abuse Survivors: Supporting a Loved One Through the Legal Process

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:09:30 EST

]]>Supporting a loved one in a sexual abuse case requires patience, listening, and respecting their pace and boundaries. Offer practical help gently and encourage professional support. Care for your own...

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Today's Rules, Not Yesterday's: What Live Nation Decision Means for Modern Arbitration

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:01:58 EST

]]>SDNY Judge Arun Subramanian upheld Live Nation's arbitration, emphasizing it should be judged by current rules, not past decisions like Heckman. The updated rules address key concerns, showing...

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25 Years Later: LMDC's Stewardship of the World Trade Center Site and Lower Manhattan after 9/11

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:58:23 EST

]]>25 years after 9/11, LMDC has overseen the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site and revitalization of Lower Manhattan, including towers, memorials, and public spaces. Created as a public benefit...

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Jones Day Lands McDermott Funds Partner

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Ariele Cohen brings law firm and in-house experience to Jones Day's corporate department.

Proskauer Adds 4 Leveraged Finance Partners in NYC

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>The partners previously practiced together at Cahill Gordon & Reindel.

Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

]]>Click on the selected section to open the New York Law Journal in PDF format.

Judge Reserves Decision in Fight Over Brooklyn Democratic Party Rules Changes

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:53:48 EST

]]>A Brooklyn judge reserved ruling after hearing arguments over whether Brooklyn Democratic Party leaders who lost their primaries had authority to vote on controversial bylaw changes that critics say...

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Amazon Faces Pregnancy Bias Suit in New York

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:39:15 EST

]]>Emery Celli and A Better Balance represent a group of four people who say they were unlawfully fired from Amazon after seeking pregnancy-related accommodations.

Mamdani Settles 9/11 Records Suits, Releases 170K Documents on Toxic Air, Health Risks and City's Response Failure

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:51:32 EST

]]>In June, Mamdani announced his office would begin releasing the records by Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, when finalizing the city's budget and allocating over $40 million to two city departments for the...

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Zayas Names Three Senior Security Chiefs for New York City Courts

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:01:23 EST

]]>The appointments create a district-level leadership structure for court security operations across the five boroughs.

Judge Blocks Corcoran From Moving Property Listings to Compass

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:21:12 EST

]]>Douglas Elliman and Brown Harris Stevens won a temporary halt to the transfer—but not an order requiring Corcoran to preserve nearly 2,000 users and roughly $2 million in annual payments.

Code Enforcement Counterclaims and FAPA Retroactivity: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:29:51 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses Village of Fairport v. American Park Place, where the court dismissed counterclaims challenging a village code-enforcement action, and U.S. Bank N.A. v. Speller, where the...

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Most-Favored Nation Clauses: The Clause Everyone Agrees to and Later Regrets

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:03:48 EST

]]>This article argues that while Most-Favored Nation (MFN) clauses are often presented as fair and reasonable protections for customers, they can create significant long-term business risks for the...

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Lawmaker Seeks DHS Data Demands; Probing Whether New Yorkers' Have Been Targeted

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:53:39 EST

]]>State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, D-Brooklyn, seeks records from federal agencies and major technology, telecommunications and financial-services companies concerning subpoenas, administrative summonses and...

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Nonprofit Tenant Tax Exemptions: The Lease May Not Permit Them

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:18:09 EST

]]>Gary Rosenberg and Brett Stack explain how nonprofit tenants can use leasehold condominium structures to seek real estate tax exemptions—and why the right lease provisions must be negotiated...

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Former Fox Legal Head Jumps to Sullivan & Cromwell

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:28:45 EST

]]>Viet Dinh, who as chief legal and policy officer helped Fox navigate defamation litigation in the wake of Fox News' 2020 presidential election coverage, is joining Sullivan & Cromwell's Los...

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Direct Testimony by Affidavit in the Commercial Division: A Practitioner's Guide to Rule 32-a

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:11:10 EST

]]>The Commercial Division has long distinguished itself through rules designed to promote efficiency, preparation, and cost-effective case management. Among the tools available to Commercial Division...

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AI and the Law, Part 3: Whose Model Is It Anyway? The Intellectual Property Questions No One Thought to Ask

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:31:42 EST

]]>In Part 3 of his “AI and the Law series, David J. Partida discusses the unresolved legal questions surrounding ownership, use and protection of AI-generated work and training data.

An Election Lawyer's September 11

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Jerry H. Goldfeder reflects on his experience as an election lawyer on Sept. 11, 2001, arguing that the events of that day—and later election disruptions—show the need for clearer, more...

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QSBS and GRATs: Strange Bedfellows Make For Unique Planning Opportunities

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The article explains how founders can use estate planning, like gifting QSBS to trusts or using GRATs, to maximize tax exclusions and reduce gift taxes. Proper timing and valuation are key, but these...

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Patent Due Diligence in the AI Era

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>This article discusses how AI is transforming patent practice: it's rapidly increasing patent filings in AI, making patent landscapes more complex, and enabling faster, more effective patent...

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New York's Latest Legislative Session: What Passed, What Didn't, What's Next

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session began on Jan. 7, 2026, and adjourned June 5, 2026. Here are some of the most significant developments from the 2025-2026 session.

Summer Wrap-Up

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>As the summer months flew by and came to an all too hasty close, the Surrogate's Courts were busy issuing opinions on a variety of issues impacting the field of trusts and estates. Consider the...

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Freshfields Private Credit Co-Head Returns to Weil

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Weil welcomed back Freshfields' co-head of private credit and capital solutions as a banking and finance partner, a position that he had previously held from 2014 to 2023.

Paul Weiss Adds Kirkland Investment Funds Partner

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Eric Perelman joined the firm's New York team amid a broader growth in the practice that has made it "busier than ever," according to co-head Marco Masotti.

Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Kalshi and Polymarket: 'Gambling' or 'Financial Instruments'?

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>This article explores whether prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are legitimate financial markets or illegal gambling. While they claim to be regulated markets trading on real-world...

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A Court Website for Everyone: Inside the New NYCourts.gov

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 03:51:59 EST

]]>The New York court website was redesigned to improve accessibility, navigation, and clarity for both lawyers and the public. It features easier search, better mobile access, and plain language,...

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Adani Co-Defendants Still on Hook in US Bribery Case

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:19:09 EST

]]>A federal judge said the Justice Department failed to justify dropping charges against Azure Power and CDPQ executives in a $250 million FCPA conspiracy case.

Liquidators Drop Swizz Beatz Suit Over $7.3M Dispute

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:14:44 EST

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SFO, Dechert Settle Lawsuit Stemming From Neil Gerrard Allegations

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:38:01 EST

]]>ENRC asked the court for $168 million in damages, plus interest, at a costs trial in April. The settlement announced on Wednesday comes before the court announced a ruling in the case.

Huawei to Stand Trial in Landmark US Racketeering Case

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:37:58 EST

]]>The company, advised by white-collar juggernauts Sidley Austin, Steptoe and Jenner & Block, heads to trial after a series of bruising evidentiary fights with the government.

Simpson Thacher Expands Partner Hiring From Weil

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:21:41 EST

]]>Sources say more Weil lawyers could join the six partners going to Simpson Thacher.

Lawyers Question Lack of Monitoring in KKR Deal

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:57:10 EST

]]>“The fine is significant, but prior administrations would have required some ongoing oversight compliance obligation on the part of the company, one former DOJ official said.

The 2026 Winners of the New York Legal Awards

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:29:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored New York's top legal professionals at the 2026 New York Legal Awards, held Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan.

Talent Management Initiative Winner: Diane McEnroe, Sidley Austin

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:19:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Litigation Department of the Year Winner (Insurance): Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Litigation Department of the Year Winner (Intellectual Property): BraunHagey & Borden

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:27:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Litigation Departments of the Year Winner (Labor & Employment): Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:19:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Litigation Departments of the Year Winner (Products & Mass Torts): Kirkland & Ellis

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:14:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Litigation Departments of the Year Winner (Professional Liability): Latham & Watkins

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:13:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Federal Courts Need to Prepare for the AI Tsunami

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:59 EST

]]>Jamie Giani details her view of the federal courts' readiness for issues that generative AI is already raising and for the wave of AI-assisted litigation that appears to be on the horizon.

Litigation Departments of the Year Winner (Real Estate): Fried Frank

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Most Promising Newcomer: Dustin Fire, Susman Godfrey

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Innovation of the Year, Firm Winner: Debevoise & Plimpton

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Real Estate Transaction of the Year Winner: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Litigation Department of the Year: Class Action Winner: Weil, Gotshal & Manges

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Litigation Department of the Year Winner (General Litigation): Boies Schiller Flexner

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:43:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Internet Sleuths are Missing the Point of the Lindsay Clancy Trial

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:42:24 EST

]]>The author says internet sleuths miss the point of Lindsay Clancy's trial. Instead of blaming others or seeking a clear resolution, we should recognize the complexity of such tragedies and focus on...

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Implied Contracts and Federal-State Court Splits: 'Becerra-Paez v. Syracuse University'

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:31:43 EST

]]>The Second Circuit asked New York's Court of Appeals whether students need to allege a promise of "in-person" or "exclusively in-person" learning to claim tuition refunds. This questions arises from...

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Litigation Department of the Year Winner (Finance): Sullivan & Cromwell

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:24:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Whether to Seek Dismissal of Civil RICO Claims Under Rule 12(b)(1)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>This case shows that courts distinguish between dismissing a claim for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a valid claim. Judge Failla found the court had jurisdiction but dismissed the...

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Best Law Firm Mentors Winner: Heather McDonald, Baker & Hostetler

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:20:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Inhouse Impact Award Winner: Ajay Ayyappan, EVP and General Counsel, ExlService Holding Inc.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:09:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Law Firm of the Year (Large Firms): Davis Polk & Wardwell

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:08:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Law Firm of the Year Winner (Midsize): Hughes Hubbard & Reed

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal honored attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in early September.

Dealmakers of the Year Winner: George Sampas, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Innovation Awards: Individual Winner: Carrie Goldberg, C.A. Goldberg

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Office Managing Partner of the Year: Amy Leder, Holland & Knight LLP

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

NY Legal Awards 2026: Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year Announced

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Legal Awards were held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan on the evening of September 3. Hundreds of New York attorneys attended to celebrate the best of the Empire State's legal...

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Arbitrator Should Have Recused: Appeals Court Overturns Award in Co-Op's $20M Rent Fight

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:24:11 EST

]]>A state appeals court set aside an arbitration award allowing property owners near Billionaires' Row to increase the ground rent by 450%, ruling that one of the arbitrators should have recused...

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Elliman, Brown Harris Seek to Block Corcoran's Compass Data Migration

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:42 EST

]]>Corcoran sued after Douglas Elliman and Brown Harris Stevens stopped work on a pipeline moving its property listings from the brokerages' shared database to Compass's system. The rivals are now...

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Caesars Seeks Dismissal of Cayuga Nation Sports Betting Suit

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:49:28 EST

]]>The sportsbook argues the tribe lacks authority to sue under federal gaming law over wagers allegedly placed from reservation lands.

Brooklyn Democratic Party Bylaws Fight Delayed Again Over Service Error

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:46:37 EST

]]>Supreme Court Justice Jill Epstein adjourned arguments to Tuesday after learning Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn was not properly served.

AI as Your Referral: The Crisis-Management Problem for Law Firms

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:07:27 EST

]]>Ioana Good discusses how AI-generated recommendations are creating new reputation risks for law firms.

SEC Deregulates Exchange Orders, But Why?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:16:57 EST

]]>J. Scott Colesanti critiques a bold policy reversal by the SEC which proposes an end to the rules buttressing the national market system. If finalized, the change will remove stock exchanges from the...

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Full-Time City Court Judge Who Previously Served as Corporation Counsel May Preside in City Matters if Not Previously Involved: Opinion 26-20(B)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A full-time city court judge who previously served as associate corporation counsel for the city may preside in matters where the city is a party and matters where the corporation counsel's office...

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Newly Public Deposition Sharpens Fight Over Race-Based Kidney Transplant Policies

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:02 EST

]]>In their deposition testimony, a Swedish transplant executive said an updated policy still cited old kidney-function formulas, bolstering litigation over hospitals' implementation and what Black...

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SCOTUS Litigator Demand Surges in Big Law, Amid Partner Shuffle in Top Firms

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:16:55 EST

]]>At least seven law firms have announced hires within their Supreme Court and appellate practices since the beginning of 2025, and recruiters say they expect to see more moves over the coming months.

Judge Adjourns Chaotic Hearing Over Brooklyn Democrats Rule Changes

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:57:38 EST

]]>Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jill Epstein pushed oral arguments to Thursday after three respondents appeared without attorneys and repeated outbursts from Brooklyn Democratic Party attorney Anthony...

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The End of the Yellow Brick Road: Oz's Fraud-Fighting Agenda Strands New York Healthcare Deals

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:48:28 EST

]]>This article discusses how a new six-month Medicaid moratorium in New York halts provider approvals, impacting pharmacy sales, healthcare transactions, and patient care.

Federal Judge Dismisses With Prejudice US Challenge to Rochester 'Sanctuary-City' Policies

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:42:16 EST

]]>U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. of the Western District of New York rejected federal preemption and Supremacy Clause arguments, handing the city of Rochester a complete victory after the...

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O'Melveny Hires Corporate Restructuring Veteran From Cleary

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:40:23 EST

]]>Partner David Botter joined O'Melveny's New York office ahead of his 26th year as a Big Law restructuring partner.

Wachtell Tax Partner Heads to Sidley to Co-Head Practice

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:10 EST

]]>Sidley called Deborah Paul "one of the country's preeminent M&A tax lawyers, with an exceptional combination of technical skill, long-standing relationships, and leadership in the tax bar."

9/11 Victims Ask Supreme Court for Access to $3.5B in Frozen Taliban Assets

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:09:45 EST

]]>In a petition for review, 9/11 and other terror victims are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow them access to billions of dollars in frozen assets of Afghanistan's central bank, now under the...

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NY's Insurance Law Reforms Upend Key Court of Appeals Precedent for Transportation Defendants

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:14:10 EST

]]>This article discusses recent reforms to New York insurance law and significant court decisions that favor transportation defendants. Key changes include stricter requirements for proving serious...

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Amendments to NYC's Protected Time Off Rules Now in Effect

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:44:22 EST

]]>Amendments to NYC's “Protected Time Off Rules Now In Effect New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has formally adopted amended rules related to NYC's Earned Safe and Sick...

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Construction Accident Litigation Examining the Fault Lines, Once More

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:22:46 EST

]]>This article highlights close 3-2 appellate rulings in New York labor law cases, showing disagreements over issues like whether worker misconduct or defective equipment was the sole cause of...

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Davis Polk Hires Corporate PE Partner From Ropes & Gray

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Todd Kornreich, who helped lead Ropes & Gray's transportation and logistics sector group, joins Davis Polk in New York.

Criminal Appeal Waivers Cannot Bar Facial Constitutional Claims

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:57:55 EST

]]>The Court of Appeals has expanded the types of claims that survive an appeal waiver to include facial constitutional challenges to New York's firearm-licensing statute.

2026 New York Legal Awards: Lifetime Achievement & Distinguished Leaders Winners, Attorney of the Year Finalists to Be Honored Sept. 3

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:29:59 EST

]]>The 2026 New York Legal Awards will honor the Attorney of the Year winner, six Lifetime Achievement recipients and 13 Distinguished Leaders, along with winners across more than a dozen other...

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Distinguished Leaders: Ray Schrock, Latham & Watkins

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:44:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Elizabeth L. McGinley, Bracewell

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Lary Stromfeld, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Mark Chorazak, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: William Devaney, Baker McKenzie

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Wanda French-Brown, Fox Rothschild

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]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Julie Bedard, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Kelley Cornish, Selendy Gay

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]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Nancy Chung, Sidley Austin

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Ken Frenchman, Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Mandee Gruen, Goodwin Procter

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: David Greenspan, Winston Taylor

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Distinguished Leaders: Jean Carsey, Offices of the New York State Inspector General

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>The New York Law Journal will honor attorneys and legal professionals at an awards ceremony in September.

Judge May Serve as Officer of Hispanic Women's Nonprofit, but May Not Solicit Funds: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-20(A)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A full-time judge may serve as an officer of a not-for-profit organization which strives to inspire and connect women of a particular ethnic group, provided the judge is not personally involved in...

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