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Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane

Patricia Kane is the Courts Editor for the New York Law Journal.

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September 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Illusion of Investigatory Questioning: Why New York Must Toss 'Huffman's' Unconstitutional Interrogation Standard

The 1976 case 'People v. Huffman' distinguishes between "investigatory" and "interrogatory" questioning by the police. In this essay, the authors examine Huffman and show why the Court of Appeals should overrule it.

By Josh A. Roth, Sheri Lynn Johnson, and Emmanuel H. Arnaud

8 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Blank Rome

"Our New York Insurance Recovery Practice distinguishes itself from the competition by winning efficiently."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Winner, Insurance: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

"Our record speaks volumes: Simpson Thacher secures high-stakes wins for clients in the most prominent and complex insurance disputes across the country."

By NYLJ Staff

5 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Intellectual Property: Desmarais LLP

"From the moment you retain us, you can be confident that our team is going to put you in the best position to win, because we will prepare your case in order to actually win it at trial."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna

"Whether it is trying a case, navigating alternative dispute resolution, or avoiding a lawsuit, when necessary, our team has been working for decades to maximize insurance coverage results for our clients."

By NYLJ Staff

3 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Intellectual Property: Baker Botts

"The Baker Botts New York IP Litigation department had a strong year with many satisfying successes. In particular, our win for DISH Network, after being hired to substitute as trial counsel and ultimately winning, was particularly satisfying."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Winner, Intellectual Property: Kirkland & Ellis

"We have the extensive bench and talent in our IP group to immediately mobilize an energetic team of lawyers with optimum backgrounds and experiences to implement the best plan of action."

By NYLJ Staff

4 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Intellectual Property: Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone

"It's impossible not to single out our role in enjoining Idaho's HB 71, a law banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. That case underlined our commitment to pro bono work and social justice issues that we believe in."

By NYLJ Staff

3 minute read

August 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Generative AI: Confidentiality, Verification, Client Consent and Billing

In his Virtual Lawyering column, Mark Berman discusses Formal Ethics Opinion 512, issued in July by the American Bar Association, which addresses lawyers' use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI). Berman writes: "Many lessons are taught by the Opinion and they should become part of a lawyer's calculus when using GAI."

By Mark A. Berman

8 minute read

August 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Balancing Roots and Rights: Innovating Marital Residence Provisions in Prenuptial Agreements

One of the most significant, and oftentimes complex, pieces of prenuptial agreement negotiations relates to residences purchased during the marriage. A creative and proactive approach is called for.

By Alyssa Rower and Jaime St. Peter

8 minute read