New York Law Journal - This Week's News

Paul Weiss Provided 'Irreconcilably Conflicted' Advice While Also Advising Tisch Family, Suit Alleges

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:39:10 EST

]]>A Paul Weiss representative said in a statement: “Fairstead's claims, asserted nearly four years after our representation ended, misrepresent basic facts, ignore binding court rulings and are...

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Brooklyn Jury Returns $18M Verdict in Child Victims Act Lawsuit

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:24:58 EST

]]>The jury heard testimony from an 89-year-old former Brooklyn resident who "remembered everything," said plaintiff's counsel, who highlighted the case as the inaugural jury verdict concerning the CVA...

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City Bar Releases Mixed Approval Ratings in Contested Judiciary Races

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:28:09 EST

]]>Of the eight judicial candidates running in contested races in the June 23 Primary, the City Bar found only four "Approved." Some said their "Not Approved" rating was because they declined to...

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'Billionaires' Row' Foreclosure Case Could Be a Game-Changer for Deal-Making, Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Says

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:11:05 EST

]]>Greenberg Traurig shareholder Steven Sinatra, who argued the case, said the decision could impact transaction structuring and legal predictability, particularly in New York and potentially Delaware.

Ex-Trader Pleads to Obstructing Probe on Eve of $600M 'Cherry-Picking' Trial

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:28:56 EST

]]>The guilty plea averts a trial that had been expected to begin Monday and last for five weeks. Defendant Ken Leech, formerly an officer at California-based Western Asset Management, was represented...

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Reconstructing the 'Real': A Proposed Evidentiary Framework for the Synthetic Age

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:03:25 EST

]]>This is Part Two of a Three-Part Series on Artificial Intelligence and Evidence in New York Courts.

US Appeals Court Refuses to Free Sam Bankman-Fried From 25-Year Sentence, $11 Billion Order

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:01 EST

]]>A Second Circuit panel was unanimous in upholding the judgment against Bankman-Fried, emphasizing the "overwhelming evidence" that he perpetrated a large-scale fraud on FTX customers. At its peak,...

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Should a Client Get Executed Because His Lawyer May Have Blundered?

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:12:11 EST

]]>Professor Bennett Gershman discusses the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a death sentence because of racial discrimination in jury selection, despite claims that the defense lawyer failed to...

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The Value of Going Viral: NY Divorce Edition

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:29 EST

]]>Influencers aren't like us, and that extends to their marital breakups. How do you properly value an influencer enterprise, where the assets are a personal brand and vulnerable to shifts in...

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Judge Who Is Former Public Defender Office Bureau Chief Disqualified From Previously Supervised Cases: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-189

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A judge who previously served as bureau chief for the county's public defender need not disqualify in all matters being handled by that office. Instead: (1) The judge is permanently disqualified...

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Friday Newspaper

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Civil Rights Advocate, Former Law Dean Howard Glickstein Dies at Age 96

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:36:06 EST

]]>Howard A. Glickstein, who helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, served as dean of Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center for nearly two decades.

Attorney Who Was Cleared of Drug Smuggling Allegations Files Defamation Lawsuit Against NYC, Corrections Officers' Union

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:34:30 EST

]]>Former Queens Defenders attorney Bernardo Caceres, who was falsely accused of smuggling drugs into Rikers Island, is suing the city and the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association over his arrest...

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Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton Is Set to Be Nominated as Director of National Intelligence

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:53 EST

]]>President Donald Trump on Truth Social announced plans to nominate Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence. Should Clayton be confirmed by the Senate, the...

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After Refusing Plea Deal, Brad Lander Acquitted of Charges He Blocked Elevator in NY ICE Facility

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:41:38 EST

]]>U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Ricardo for the Southern District of New York said Lander's testimony and video evidence of the event instead indicated Lander was sitting in front of the elevator...

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As IP Practice Sees an Increase in Client Demand, Greenberg Traurig Adds Seasoned Litigators to Its Roster

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:40:14 EST

]]>Scott Weingaertner and Stefan Mentzer join Greenberg Traurig from Goodwin Procter. The pair began working together nearly 25 years ago at White & Case and have tried numerous cases together.

US Supreme Court Places Curbs on Investor Suits Against Investment Funds

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:58:42 EST

]]>In a decision curbing investor lawsuits against investment funds, the high court rejected activist investor Saba Capital Management's arguments that Section 47(b) implicitly created a private right...

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Insurance Defense Law Firm's Copy-Paste Filing Nearly Ends in Sanctions

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:19:18 EST

]]>"The assertion of facts which might apply in one situation to every single other situation without a single change poses the potential for error, inaccuracy, misstatement, or falsity. Indeed, that is...

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Upstate NY Appellate Court Allows Warrantless Searches of Hemp Shops for Illicit Cannabis

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:34:57 EST

]]>A trial court shouldn't have blocked state and city officials from conducting regulatory compliance inspections on business properties while the underlying lawsuit was still ongoing, according to the...

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COPA: Act Two

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:59:45 EST

]]>The authors provide an article on COPA, which largely serves as a follow-up to their Jan. 20th article.

Court Rulings: Dismissals and Denials in Employment, Criminal, and Civil Cases

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:35:59 EST

]]>This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Brian M. Cogan granted a motion to dismiss for failure to...

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Town Justice Disqualified in Certain Matters Involving First Cousin on Town Board: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-187

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A town justice whose first cousin serves on the town board is: (1) disqualified, subject to remittal, in proceedings where the town is a party or where the cousin is likely to be a material witness...

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Thursday Newspaper

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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

Judge Approves Visa, Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal, Saying Objectors Unlikely to Win More At Trial

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:03:54 EST

]]>Senior U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan approved of the deal, acknowledging that although the settlement allows Visa and Mastercard to keep intact one of the credit card policies challenged by...

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NY State Environmental Law Reforms Could Provoke Wave of Litigation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:16 EST

]]>Harter Secrest & Emery partner Melissa Valle said that the extent to which New York's SEQRA reforms will spur housing development in rural areas is yet to be seen.

Why Cardozo Matters

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:44:22 EST

]]>Hank Greenberg summarizes the legal philosophy of New York's iconic jurist, Benjamin Cardozo (1870-1938), and shows why it still matters. He argues that reconsideration of Cardozo's views on the...

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Piercing the Corporate Veil: Pyrrhic Victories and the ‘Fraud or Wrong' Standard in Recent First Department Decisions

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:40:24 EST

]]>Recent First Department cases clarify that in New York, piercing the corporate veil requires showing complete control and use of that control to commit a “wrong or inequity, not just fraud....

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Associate Recruiting Begins and Ends on Social Media

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:40 EST

]]>The legal hiring market is more competitive, with firms reducing offers while candidate pools grow. To stand out, firms must use authentic social media—LinkedIn for professionalism, Instagram...

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A New and Revised Pied-a-Terre Tax for New York City

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Libin Zhang analyzes New York City's newly enacted pied-à-terre tax on high-value secondary residences, highlighting its expanded exemptions, revised valuation rules, and potential effects on...

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Meet the Cottage Industry Behind Big Law's Boutique Boom

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:53:34 EST

]]>Behind the scenes of Big Law spinoffs, these service providers are helping law firm partners launch their new firms.

Wednesday Newspaper

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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

‘You Win Nothing': Judge Urges Trump Administration Lawyers to Stop Appealing Tariff Refund Order

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:47:38 EST

]]>Senior Judge Richard Eaton's pleas came in a Tuesday hearing where a high-ranking U.S. Customs and Border Protection official and two U.S. Department of Justice attorneys raised and then dashed the...

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Former DOJ Antitrust Section Leader Joins King & Spalding in New York

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:49:23 EST

]]>Ryan Tansey led the largest unit in the DOJ's antitrust divison—the Washington criminal section. He also served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Alaska.

Grand Jury Recommended Removal of Central NY Judge Who Refused Same-Sex Marriage

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:10:54 EST

]]>The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct on Tuesday stood by its decision to publicly censure Syracuse City Court Judge Felicia Pitts-Davis, saying its investigation was more comprehensive...

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Recent Cases Clarify Access Rights, Defaults and Rent Stabilization: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:37:00 EST

]]>This week, Scott Mollen discusses ‘Matter of Bergen St Equity v. 259 Wyckoff Assoc.,' where a Brooklyn court awarded a neighboring property owner attorney fees incurred while protecting its...

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Carolyn Pokorny, Former Acting US Attorney in Brooklyn, Joins Akerman

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:32:15 EST

]]>Carolyn Pokorny has joined Akerman LLP as a partner and co-chair of its white collar crime and government investigations practice in New York, the firm said. Pokorny, in an acting capacity, led the...

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Minimum Safety Standards in Tort Litigation: The Battle Between 'Barely Passing' and Reasonable Care

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:21:01 EST

]]>"This article examines one of the most overlooked yet powerful concepts in tort litigation: the distinction between minimum safety standards and reasonable care. From building codes and OSHA...

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Can an ISP's Terms of Service Defeat Fourth Amendment Protections?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:05:12 EST

]]>Court rulings show that a platform's Terms of Service don't automatically waive Fourth Amendment rights. Permissive language like “may review doesn't eliminate a user's expectation of privacy,...

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Schedules and Delays in School Construction Projects

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:50:17 EST

]]>Stuart Rosen and Brandon Reiner discuss how carefully drafted construction contracts, detailed scheduling provisions, and delay-management strategies are essential to keeping school construction...

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The Deal You Thought You Had—Until the Market Turned

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:35:15 EST

]]>Gary Angiuili examines how tightening market conditions are exposing the risks of informal real estate agreements, particularly in relationship-driven markets like Staten Island.

No Ethical Bar to Parking Ticket Software Where Non-Court Personnel Have Read-Only Access: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-186

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>On these facts, where a village has contracted with a third-party vendor to manage alleged parking ticket violations in the vendor's software platform/program and the vendor has provided certain...

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DeepIP Acquires AI Patent Assistant PatentMaker

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:59:59 EST

]]>DeepIP CEO and co-founder Franc ois Xavier Leduc said the acquisition of Munich-based PatentMaker positions DeepIP to be the "De facto leader" of IP tech in Europe.

Tuesday Newspaper

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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Experts Say 'Disproportionate Exposure' Is Possible as Rare Securities Trial Kicks Off Over 'Insider' Group Claims

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:54:08 EST

]]>Defense counsel says the trial—in which opening statements were made Monday in Manhattan U.S. district court—is the first time that a U.S. federal jury will decide whether a group of...

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Deal Watch: M&A Value Surges in Q2, as S&C, Kirkland, Paul Weiss Among Top Ranked

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:13:25 EST

]]>Several New York firms benefited from the explosion in mega deals in the first five months of the year.

Law Firm Clients Reap Relationship Benefits at Knicks Game, as Gibson Dunn Wins Courtside Seats

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:07:45 EST

]]>Several New York firms, and firms with a large presence in New York, are taking their clients or giving their tickets to clients, in what could be viewed as a top client benefit of working with a big...

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Paul Weiss Debt Finance Partner Returns to Cahill

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:39:04 EST

]]>Debt finance partner Marc Shepsman previously worked at Cahill from 2016 to 2023, when he joined Paul Weiss.

Seven New Court of Claims Judges Secure New York State Senate Confirmations

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:46:49 EST

]]>The rapid confirmations drew swift backlash from the Center for Community Alternatives, a judicial accountability organization. The group criticized the administration for releasing the names just...

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Mamdani Names Justine Olderman as NYC Criminal Justice Coordinator

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:41:47 EST

]]>Olderman is a professor at New York University School of Law and former Executive Director of the Bronx Defenders.

What the Constitution Tells Us About Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:56:02 EST

]]>The author argues that as AI becomes more embedded in decision-making, particularly in government and institutional settings, it should be guided by principles rooted in the American constitutional...

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New York's System for Responding to Mental Health Crises Is Itself in Crisis

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:48:17 EST

]]>The authors argue that adopting Daniel's Law would create a safer, health-centered alternative to New York City's current mental health crisis which has a response system they believe relies too...

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A Mutiny to Die for

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:23:59 EST

]]>The 1839 Amistad mutiny involved African captives who seized a ship to escape slavery. Intercepted off Long Island, they were imprisoned, but the U.S. Supreme Court in 1841 ruled they had been...

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Weighing the Impact of New York's Amended Mental Injury Workers' Comp Legislation 18 Months Later

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>"In December 2024, New York joined its neighbor to the east, Connecticut, in allowing all workers to file for workers' compensation for specific types of mental injuries or extraordinary work related...

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Besides Ambiguity, What's in the New Motor Vehicle ‘Tort Reform' Law?

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:56:51 EST

]]>Dan Kohane and Brigette Whitmore examine New York's new motor vehicle tort reform law and raise concerns about ambiguities that are likely to generate significant future litigation.

Insuring the Ethereal: Navigating Insurance Coverage for Crypto-related Loss

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:49:59 EST

]]>"This article reviews typical loss scenarios, key rulings to date, and provides focused guidance for insurance of digital assets."

No Coverage in Perpetuity: Rejecting Emotional Distress as a Trigger for Post-Abuse Policy Periods

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:33:59 EST

]]>The article explores a recent reversal by the Georgia Court of Appeals, which found that mental anguish from prior abuse did not constitute a new injury “occurring in subsequent policy periods...

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Reining in Transactional Exclusions: Delaware Courts Narrow D&O Coverage Bars and Raise the Burden on Insurers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:13:59 EST

]]>"Two decisions issued within months of each other, Illinois National Insurance Co. v. Harman International Industries, Inc. and View Operating Corporation v. StarStone Specialty Insurance Co.,...

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The Rise of Arbitration in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Implications for Coverage Predictability and Policyholder Rights

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:58:59 EST

]]>Driven both by insurer-drafted policy language and sophisticated commercial parties' appetite for potentially streamlined dispute resolution, the insurance industry is experiencing a shift toward...

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Monday Newspaper

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:00:59 EST

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

The Grand Jury Is Not a Tool for Public Shaming: Court Affirms Bedrock Principles of Secrecy

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:08:30 EST

]]>The Maryland Supreme Court reaffirmed that grand jury secrecy protects uncharged individuals from public shaming. It ruled that disclosures must serve a legitimate purpose, and naming people without...

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Joint Legal Custody: What Constitutes a Major Decision?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:53:06 EST

]]>This article explains that joint legal custody now covers more than just health, education, and religion; it includes many aspects of a child's upbringing. Courts emphasize parents must consult on...

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Mastering the Mediation Submission: The Case for a Dual Approach

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:35:41 EST

]]>This article stresses the importance of well-crafted mediation statements. It recommends a brief, three-page shared submission to guide the mediator toward settlement, and a confidential ex parte...

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Austrian Auction House Sued in NY Over $32M Klimt With Disputed Provenance

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:13:16 EST

]]>"Portrait of Fra ulein Margarethe Lieser" by Gustav Klimt was last publicly seen in 1925 before resurfacing in January 2024. A lawsuit filed in New York state court alleges an auction house...

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Democratic Lawmakers Advance Judicial Realignment of Central and Western New York

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:44 EST

]]>Bill sponsors were able to garner support from the Office of Court Administration, after Gov. Kathy Hochul pocket-vetoed a somewhat similar version in February. Bill proponents say the OCA agrees...

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Former Mongolia PM Surfaces in Manhattan Forfeiture Case

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:23 EST

]]>A former Mongolian prime minister has moved to intervene in a DOJ forfeiture case over two luxury Manhattan apartments allegedly bought for his benefit with money from a corrupt mining deal.

Letter to the Editor: John A. Sarcone III Was Always and Is Qualified

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:07:00 EST

]]>Jay C. Carlisle, Emeritus Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, shares his frustrations with those who have called John A. Sarcone III "unqualified" to serve as US...

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Government's Appeal of Tariff Refunds Order Raises Real Questions for Trade Court, Importers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:06:49 EST

]]>The specter of an appeal has long hung over the U.S. Court of International Trade since Senior Judge Richard Eaton ordered that approximately $166 billion in duty payments be paid back. There's an...

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Pieper Bar Review Founder, ‘Guru of the Law' John Gardiner Pieper Dies Aged 82

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:57:00 EST

]]>John Gardiner Pieper passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2026, after a years-long battle with cancer. Over the course of his career, he helped tens of thousands of students pass the New...

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Fines and Counsel Fees in Civil Contempt Proceedings

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:58:23 EST

]]>When a court determines that a party has committed civil contempt, and there has been an actual loss, the court may impose as a punishment a fine in an amount sufficient to indemnify the aggrieved...

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Secured Finance Under Article 12 and the 2022 UCC Amendments

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:18 EST

]]>The 2022 UCC updates, effective June 3 in New York, modernize laws for digital assets. They introduce Controllable Electronic Records (CERs), allowing secured parties to perfect interests through...

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When IVF Clinic Forms Are Not Enough: Judicial Discretion Under New York Family Court Act §581-306

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Lisa Zeiderman and Julia Rodgers examine how New York Family Court Act §581-306 gives courts discretion to determine embryo disposition when IVF clinic consent forms fail to meet statutory...

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Court Attorney-Referee May Not Advocate for Government Funding of Medical Research: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-185

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>A court attorney-referee may not participate in the legislative affairs committee of a not-for-profit organization, where this involves advocating for government funding of medical research.

Meta, YouTube Move to Toss $6M Social Media Addiction Verdict

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:46:20 EST

]]>Lawyers for Meta and YouTube, in post-trial arguments on Thursday, insisted that the jury heard evidence about content that was prohibited under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the...

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Longtime Weil M&A Partner Jumps Ship for Wilson Sonsini in New York

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:47:47 EST

]]>Sachin Kohli was with Weil for over 19 years before departing.

Big Law Sues for Big Bucks in Collection Actions Against Ex-Clients, Law.com Radar Shows

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:50:24 EST

]]>Am Law 200 firms brought at least 17 new lawsuits last month as plaintiffs, most of them claiming unpaid legal fees.

Federal Court Affirms Constitutionality of New York Labor Law Amendment Limiting Liquidated Damages

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:42:23 EST

]]>This article is a follow-up to the NYLL 191 amendment which the NYLJ published last year: Labor Law Changes for Manual Laborers in NY | Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP. The Delaney case is the first...

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Invasion of the AI Data Brokers: Advising Clients How to Fight Back

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:37:01 EST

]]>This article warns about AI-driven data collection threatening privacy. Devices like smart homes, wearables, and connected cars gather sensitive info often shared with governments or foreign...

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AI & Hallucinations Cause Ongoing Concerns; The Solution May Be Amended Ethics Rules

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:33:09 EST

]]>Legal Ethics Professor Michael Fox discusses AI, hallucinations and sanctions, and suggests some actual solutions.

A Tight Market for Top Talent Means Peers Will Fall in Line With Milbank's Associate Salary Increases

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Despite the relative silence from the rest of the market on Wednesday, sources expect other top firms to eventually match Milbank's salary bump, although there is still the possibility that a...

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Judge Need Not Report Suspended Attorney for Inquiry About Pending Motion: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-184

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>On these facts, a recently suspended attorney's inquiry about the status of a pending motion does not give rise to any ethical obligation on the part of the presiding judge.

Nonprofit Announces Council to Advise on Litigation Funding at 'Simple' Interest Rates

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:14:33 EST

]]>The Buffalo-based Milestone Foundation assembled a multi-disciplinary council spanning the full litigation ecosystem, designed to advance its mission and expand access to justice, it said in a news...

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New York Lawmakers Advance Bill to Study Wider Publication of Criminal Court Suppression Opinions

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:08:34 EST

]]>The mandate, if established, would require publishing written and oral decisions on suppression of evidence in criminal cases. Critics said the information is readily available through searches, and...

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Former NRA Head CEO Can't Wipe Out $4.3 Million Fine for Misuse of Donor Funds, Appeals Court Rules

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:54:21 EST

]]>A New York appeals court upheld a $4.3 million judgment against Wayne LaPierre. The panel said the state's law governing non-profits could allow for monetary damages, and that the judgment wasn't a...

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Lender's Suit Alleges Pillsbury Partner Conspired in $145M Fraud Scheme

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:46:38 EST

]]>A representative for Pillsbury denied the allegations, stating, “The claims against Pillsbury and Mr. Karamali are frivolous and lack any merit. We will vigorously defend ourselves in court.

When Monopoly Money Isn't Enough: The Limits of Family Law in 'R v. R'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:32:10 EST

]]>Judge David Saxe offers a judicial account of a family support case involving disputes over post-separation support, financial misconduct, and enforcement actions in New York family court,...

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Under the AVOID Act, A 'Wait and See' Approach to Third-Party Litigation Is No Longer Viable

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:40:17 EST

]]>Following the recent update to New York's Avoid Act, Justin Waytowich provides insight into the Avoid Act's practical implications, including what third-party identification actually requires, how to...

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Cooley Recruits Energy, Real Estate Partner Duo From Kirkland

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Partner Jacob Clark said Cooley's focus on space law and growing data center practice attracted him to the firm.

The Mancini Case—Commercial Reasonableness and the UCC's Ten%E2%80%91Day Safe Harbor

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:12:03 EST

]]>The UCC allows flexible standards for collateral sales, focusing on reasonableness. In Mancini v. UBS, the court said notice under ten days can be okay, and a 78% sale price isn't automatically...

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Second Circuit Sets the Floor for Rule 60(b)(3) Discovery 'Misconduct'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:57:56 EST

]]>The case clarifies that negligent discovery errors, like missing emails, do not qualify as misconduct under Rule 60(b)(3) and cannot overturn final judgments. It emphasizes the need for careful...

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New York Challenges 'Sham Deal' Cancelling $795M Offshore Wind Project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:08:14 EST

]]>“This administration cooked up a sham deal to pay a foreign energy company hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to abandon offshore wind and invest in oil and gas instead, said New York...

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Awful, Necessary, or Both? Legal Pundits Eye New York Redistricting Bid

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:27 EST

]]>A western New York law professor called the latest Empire State proposal "awful," but notes that it is necessary, given the national landscape concerning skewed Congressional lines.

Former Trump Lawyer Must Arbitrate Kasowitz Compensation Claims

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:20:24 EST

]]>Marc Kasowitz and his law firm got their motion to compel arbitration granted in a compensation suit brought by former partner and Trump attorney Eric Herschmann.

Rule of Law Rally Planned for June 16 in Manhattan's Foley Square

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:32:53 EST

]]>Its theme, “Time to Lawyer Up, is a recognition of "the important role lawyers play in upholding the rule of law and defending against attacks on it," and the event will offer information about...

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For Lawyers, AI May Increase Work Negotiating Contracts

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:14:03 EST

]]>Some attorneys report even higher billable hours from what was previously standard contract drafting and negotiating because of clients who have security and data concerns from a vendor's use of AI.

NYC Litigation Boutique Welcomes Former Trump Prosecutor and Nicolas Maduro Defense Lawyer As Partners

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:07:44 EST

]]>Susan Hoffinger comes to Harris Trzaskoma from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Barry Pollack arrives from New York law firm Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler.

Fired Up Over Leadership: Baron & Budd Accused of Soliciting Class Members in Fire Truck Apparatus Antitrust Cases

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:54:48 EST

]]>On Friday, counsel for the prospective class of direct purchasers of fire truck apparatus, including Cuneo Gilbert Flannery & LaDuca and Barrack Rodos & Bacine, filed a motion for U.S. Senior...

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Court Upholds Arbitration Award in Real Estate Development Dispute; Missing GPS Records Undermine Service of Process: This Week in Scott Mollen's Realty Law Digest:

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:30 EST

]]>Scott Mollen discusses “Oxford Capital Third Avenue LLC v. 554-556 Manager, LLC, where the court upheld a multimillion-dollar arbitration award, rejecting efforts to vacate the award and...

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One Lawyer, Two Masters

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:24:40 EST

]]>The article highlights a serious issue in New York Family Courts: a single lawyer can represent both a child accusing abuse and the accused parent, creating a conflict of loyalty. This risks harming...

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City Agency's Denial of Sept. 11 Public Records Concerning Environmental Impact Was 'Arbitrary and Capricious'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:04:11 EST

]]>The ruling marks the first legal decision to address the city's failure to open its September 11th archive, 9/11 Health Watch said.

If You're an LLC and Reading This, Make Sure You're Published

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:19:54 EST

]]>Gary Rosenberg and Alex Estis advise members of LLCs to check their formation documents to make sure a certificate of publication is on file with the Department of State, otherwise their claim in any...

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Know Your Rights: Discovery Disputes Are Expensive, Know Where You Can Save

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:34:12 EST

]]>CPLR 3104(b) can become another arrow in the quiver for a party trying to price out their adversary if the adversary is unaware that they have the choice to utilize a free judicial hearing officer...

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It's Possible, Liability Without Fault: Why New York's Construction Injury Statutes Need Repeal or Reform

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:08 EST

]]>The article argues that New York's construction injury laws unfairly impose strict liability on property owners with no fault, unlike other states. These outdated laws increase costs, hinder...

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Avoiding Pitfalls: Jurisdictional Considerations for Appeals

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:44:10 EST

]]>The article explains that in New York, only “aggrieved parties can appeal from proper, written orders or judgments within 30 days. Appeals must follow strict timing and procedural rules;...

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No Ethical Bar to Sibling Court Clerks in Same Village Court: Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-183

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:59:59 EST

]]>It is ethically permissible for a village justice to consent to the village mayor's appointment of a second village court clerk who is the sibling of the current village court clerk, provided the...

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