Monday Newspaper

New York Law Journal| October 15, 2018

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News

NYPD Officer's Suit Over Pumping Breast Milk Could Be First of Several

Jason Grant | October 12, 2018

Regardless of whether a class-action lawsuit is brought, more legal claims—similar to his client's—will be lodged on behalf of NYPD officers who are trying to breast feed, lawyer Eric Sanders said. "This is a citywide problem."

News

Suit Alleging Rent Overcharges at Buildings in Kushner Portfolio Clears Hurdle

Andrew Denney | October 12, 2018

Tenants of a Brooklyn building who say that Jared Kushner's real estate companies overcharged them on their rent may proceed with a proposed class action suit against entities that were controlled by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, a state court judge found.

Debunking the Myth That the First Dep’t Has Rung the Death Knell on the Insurability of Disgorgement 

Mikaela Whitman| October 12, 2018

Whether there is insurance coverage for restitution or disgorgement of purported “ill-gotten gains” under Directors and Officers and other professional liability policies (collectively here, D&O policies) has become a pervasive issue in jurisdictions across the country.

Do Unto Others—Reciprocity Through the Lens of Insurance Regulation

Dan Rabinowitz| October 12, 2018

Review a cross-section of reciprocity issues that illustrate the push and pull of individual jurisdictions’ policy preferences—and protection of local actors—against a backdrop of increasing globalization of the insurance and reinsurance sector. The extent to which a jurisdiction chooses to “do unto others” as it would have done unto it, on these and related matters, will be a key indicator of how policymakers navigate this globalization in coming years and decades.

Disrupting Insurance Is Hard: How to Make It Easier (or at Least Less Hard)

John Pruitt and Ed Stelzer| October 12, 2018

There is now a thriving ecosystem of individuals and enterprises—in industry parlance, “Insuretech”—devoted to developing innovative applications of technology to improve, modernize or, in some cases, disrupt insurance.

Allocation of Long-Tail Losses in New York and New Jersey

Mark Garbowski and Robert M. Horkovich| October 12, 2018

Despite the contrasting approaches by New York and New Jersey, handling insurance allocation disputes in both requires both ample basic preparation and creative problem solving.

Slideshow

What It Means to Be a Leader

Lora Hollien | October 12, 2018

The best advice offered by NYLJ's Distinguished Leaders, an award we give to attorneys in leadership roles who achieved impressive results in the past year.

News

Boies Schiller Cleared to Keep Billionaire Ex-Client's File Amid Fee Dispute

Scott Flaherty | October 12, 2018

With a New York state court ruling on Friday, Boies Schiller can continue hanging onto a discovery file that serves as leverage while the firm tries to recover more than $825,000 in unpaid fees from a billionaire former client.

Analysis

Eleventh Circuit Delineates Provisions That Overcome the Presumption That Courts Must Decide Class Arbitrability

Angela Turturro | October 12, 2018

Arbitration columnists Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss write: In light of 'Epic Systems', the question whether the court or arbitrator decides that an arbitration agreement authorizes a classwide proceeding when the agreement is silent on the issue has taken on enhanced significance. A recent decision in the Eleventh Circuit addresses this question.

Analysis

Highlights and Notable Decisions From Summer 2018

Ilene Sherwyn Cooper| October 12, 2018

In her Trusts & Estates column, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper writes: The summer months have seen decisions as variable as the weather, addressed to claims against an estate, fiduciary bonds, and the statute of limitations. The issues were novel and instructive, and are discussed below.

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Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Celebration at Legal Aid

Staff| October 12, 2018

The Legal Aid Society commemorated Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions made by its employees and partners.

Analysis

Do You Have a Trade? Recent Decision Highlights Need for Clarity in Trading Bankruptcy Claims

Julia Lu and David Daniels| October 12, 2018

Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles' decision in 'In re Westinghouse Electric Co.', 588 B.R. 347 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2018), rejected a contention that two parties had reached a binding agreement to trade and offers valuable lessons for parties who wish to avoid a similar fate.

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Celebration of 25 Years of Her Justice

Staff| October 12, 2018

Supporters and friends of Her Justice celebrated 25 years of providing free legal help to women living in poverty in New York City.

Network of Bar Leaders

David Handschuh | October 12, 2018

Bridgette Ahn was sworn in as president of the Network of Bar Leaders by Southern District Judge George Daniels at its award and installation reception.

News

State Pilots New Website to Connect Attorneys With Victims for Civil Legal Services

Dan M. Clark | October 12, 2018

The website’s creators suggest that any legal aid group that wants to be included in the feature as it expands across the state should check LawHelpNY to see if their contact information on the website is correct.

Letter to the Editor

Rachel Mitchell Violated National Prosecutorial Standards

Lucy Lang| October 12, 2018

The totality of the hearing clarified that Rachel Mitchell was hired outside counsel for the Republican members of the Senate Judiciary committee looking to defend Justice Kavanaugh from Dr. Ford’s allegations.

News

A Day of Reckoning for NY Law Firms When the Lease Expires

Susan DeSantis | October 12, 2018

Manhattan law firm offices are designed to dazzle clients with breathtaking views and the latest wizardry at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars a month. But a decade later when the lease expires, law firms face a day of reckoning.

News

Boies Schiller in Spat With Billionaire Over Unpaid Legal Fees

Scott Flaherty| October 12, 2018

Russian-Canadian billionaire Alex Shnaider, now represented by Michael Bowen of Kasowitz Benson Torres, filed a petition on Wednesday, asking a Manhattan state court judge to issue an immediate injunction that would require Boies Schiller to provide a copy of Shnaider’s file

Friday Newspaper

New York Law Journal| October 12, 2018

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News

US Senate Votes to Approve Sullivan as Second Circuit Judge

Colby Hamilton | October 11, 2018

Sullivan first joined the federal judiciary in 2007, and was nominated by President Donald Trump for the appellate court in April.

Commentary

Brad Karp Rallies NY Legal Community in Acceptance Speech

Brad Karp| October 11, 2018

Editor's Note: This is the speech Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad Karp gave when he accepted the Attorney of the Year award from the New York Law Journal…

News

Kirkland Nabs New Partners From Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher

Brian Baxter | October 11, 2018

The world’s largest law firm by gross revenue has continued its lateral hiring spree on both coasts.

News

Death of Stanford Law Student, Wachtell Associate Ruled an Accident

Meghan Tribe| October 11, 2018

Leon Cain, a 3L at Stanford Law School who had recently signed on to begin his career at Wachtell, died last month from what a medical examiner described Thursday as "multiple blunt force injuries."

News

Appeals Court Reverses Conviction of Hasidic Jewish Man in Brooklyn Gang-Assault Case

Jason Grant | October 11, 2018

The appeals decision is being hailed by some as especially significant because the justices largely focused on weak DNA evidence used against Herskovic, and they seemed to call into question the city’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s use of “high-sensitivity” DNA analysis in Herskovic’s case.

News

Steve Bannon Helped Formulate Citizenship Question for Census, DOJ Filing Says

Dan M. Clark | October 11, 2018

Bannon was among a list of names the Trump administration said were included in discussions surrounding the question about citizenship.

News

Cleary Adds Chief Talent Officer as Law Firms' C-Suite Shake-Up Continues

Meghan Tribe | October 11, 2018

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is the latest big firm to add an executive position with a talent management and diversity focus.

News

Former Attorneys to Rick Gates Sue for $368K in Unpaid Bills Related to Mueller Charges

Colby Hamilton | October 11, 2018

Doar Rieck Kaley & Mack was allowed to withdraw from Gates' criminal case in February after claiming irreconcilable differences with its client.

Analysis

New Criminal Justice Legislation: Part 2

Barry Kamins| October 11, 2018

Criminal Law and Procedure columnist Barry Kamins continues his annual review of new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and other related statutes.

Photo

Law Schools Hold Walkout Over Supreme Court Confirmation

David Handschuh | October 11, 2018

Law students from NYU, Cardozo and other schools protested the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court during a rally in Washington Square Park on Wednesday.

Analysis

The Outdated Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine

Steven R. Pounian and Justin T. Green| October 11, 2018

In this Aviation Law column Steven R. Pounian and Justin T. Green address the forum non conveniens doctrine and argue that courts should provide more deference to a foreign plaintiff who selects a forum for legitimate reasons, including that the selected forum court may be the only one with personal jurisdiction over the defendant. Courts should consider developments in the law and technology that makes transnational litigation much easier today than it was in 1947 when the Supreme Court established the factors that courts consider when addressing a forum non conveniens motion.

Analysis

Appellate Division Confirms the Limited Scope of the Manifest Disregard Doctrine

Grant Hanessian and Derek Soller| October 11, 2018

The First Department’s decision in 'Daesang' should put to rest any suggestion in the lower court’s decision that New York courts will not respect the good-faith factual and legal determinations of arbitrators.

News

Court of Appeals Rejects James' Appeal Over Authority to Sue as NYC Public Advocate

Dan M. Clark | October 11, 2018

The decision means James will—literally—not get her day in court on a lawsuit that alleged the New York City Department of Education failed to provide air conditioning on school buses transporting students with special needs, which she said is required by city code.

News

Trump Nominates 2 New Yorkers to 2nd Circuit, 2 More for District Court Seats

Colby Hamilton | October 11, 2018

Late Wednesday, Trump nominated U.S. District Judge Joseph Bianco and Consovoy McCarthy Park name attorney Michael Park to the Second Circuit, along with Collier Halpern & Newberg name attorney Philip Halpern to the Southern and Cohoes City Court Judge Thomas Marcelle to the Northern districts.

News

NY Board of Elections Warns of Scam

Susan DeSantis | October 11, 2018

The New York State Board of Elections is warning the public to be aware that scammers are contacting residents via phone calls and text messages in an attempt to gain personal information.

News

Court Tosses Charge Against Harvey Weinstein as Brafman Faults NYPD Handling of an Accuser's Account

Andrew Denney | October 11, 2018

Weinstein's defense lawyer Benjamin Brafman told the court he will soon move to dismiss the entire complaint, but a Manhattan ADA said the case would move "full steam ahead." The disgraced mogul is still facing five sexual-offense counts.

News

NY Litigation Funder Sets Aside $50 Million for Women-Led Matters

Meghan Tribe| October 11, 2018

With Burford Capital "sitting atop a pile of money," the company thinks it's found a new way to help close the legal industry's gender gap.

Thursday Newspaper

New York Law Journal| October 11, 2018

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News

NY-Based Labaton Agrees to Pay $4.8M to Settle Special Master's Overbilling Inquiry

Amanda Bronstad| October 10, 2018

Labaton acknowledged it should have disclosed a $4.1 million referral payment and agreed to make several internal changes.

News

Trump Names 13 More Nominees for the Federal Bench

Ellis Kim | October 10, 2018

The picks include a number of current judges and Big Law partners.

News

Brad Karp, Paul Weiss Chairman, Named Attorney of the Year

Susan DeSantis | October 10, 2018

Karp was recognized for the pro bono work he did last year on issues such as curbing gun violence, championing reproductive rights and fighting the administration's policy of separating children from their parents at the border.

News

Veteran NY Lawyer Suspended for Disrespecting Judiciary, Again and Again

Jason Grant | October 10, 2018

In a forceful opinion, the Appellate Division, First Department panel pointed to multiple “examples” of arguments made in court papers by lawyer Gino Giorgini, including him calling a judge's factual findings "La La Land."

News

Court of Appeals Examines Conditions for Funding of Charter Schools Pre-K

Dan M. Clark | October 10, 2018

The parties differ on an interpretation of state education law that an attorney for Success Academy Charter Schools claimed in arguments grants them exclusive authority over their own pre-K programs.

Ex-Big Law Partner Ravelo Sentenced to 5 Years for Vendor Fraud Scheme

Christine Simmons | October 10, 2018

Prosecutors said former Hunton & Williams and Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner Keila Ravelo defrauded her law firms and client MasterCard out of $7.8 million to fuel a lavish lifestyle.

News

Attorneys for Man Charged in Halloween 2017 Truck Attack Push Back Against Rare Death Penalty Bid

Andrew Denney | October 10, 2018

Sayfullo Saipov faces 22 counts for allegedly mowing down pedestrians and cyclists with a rented Home Depot truck in an Oct. 31, 2017, attack on a popular bike path that runs along the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan.

Law Schools Walk Out Supreme Court Confirmation

David Handschuh | October 10, 2018

Law students from NYU, Cardozo and other schools walk out the appointment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court during a rally in Washington…

Letter to the Editor

Blasey Ford’s Courage Will Change History

Students and Faculty of Albany Law School| October 10, 2018

Civil rights of any kind are always won the hard way, with painful losses that always seem more visible and more numerous than the wins. But progress is not won from the top down.

Analysis

‘Akorn v. Fresenius’: A Rare Decision Finding ‘Material Adverse Effect’

Joseph M. McLaughlin and Shannon K. McGovern| October 10, 2018

Corporate Litigation columnists Joseph M. McLaughlin and Shannon K. McGovern discuss 'Akorn v. Fresenius Kabi AG', which has drawn considerable interest as the first decision applying Delaware law that found an MAE warranting a buyer’s exercise of merger termination rights. While 'Akorn' may embolden future parties to test the breadth of their own MAE provisions, the decision appears driven by extraordinary facts and now awaits review in the Delaware Supreme Court.

Analysis

The Vanishing Federal Criminal Trial

Robert J. Anello and Richard F. Albert| October 10, 2018

White-Collar Crime columnists Robert J. Anello and Richard F. Albert write: Contrary to Hollywood’s fictionalized vision of our criminal justice system, a recent report from the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers confirms what many have recognized: trials are an endangered species.

Analysis

‘Burlington’ and the Recoupment of Defense Costs by Insurers

Eric B. Stern and Jonathan B. Isaacson| October 10, 2018

While much paper and ink has been dedicated to the core differentiation between “caused by” and “arising out of,” less attention has been paid to that aspect of the 'Burlington' decision which provides for an insurer’s ability to recoup defense costs upon a determination that the purported additional insured does not, in fact, qualify as an additional insured.

Analysis

The ‘8 Unit’ Rule, and Rental Fees for Durable Medical Equipment

David M. Barshay| October 10, 2018

In his No-Fault Insurance Law Wrap-Up David M. Barshay discusses, among other issues, 'Matter of Global Liberty Ins. Co. v. ISurply', which is instructive as to the proper rental fee for durable medical equipment.

News

Cuomo Appoints 2nd Dept. Appellate Justice to State Judicial Conduct Commission

Dan M. Clark | October 10, 2018

Associate Justice Robert Miller of the Appellate Division, Second Department will serve on the State Commission on Judicial Conduct more than 30 years after working with Cuomo at the defunct firm Weiss, Blutrich, Falcone & Miller.

News

Fraud Suit Over Mortgage-Backed Securities Dismissed by NY Appeals Court

Jason Grant | October 10, 2018

Under New York law “where an assignment of fraud or other tort claims is intended … with the conveyance of a contract or note, there must be some language … that evinces that intent and effectuates the transfer of such rights,” the First Department panel said.

Firms Vie for Top M&A Billing as Dealmakers Zero In on US

Dan Packel | October 10, 2018

Latham hits a trifecta, and other takeaways from Mergermarket, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters' rankings for the first three quarters of 2018.

News

NY Employers Grapple With New Sexual Harassment Law Now in Effect

Kristen Rasmussen| October 10, 2018

While New York state's sweeping Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy becomes effective today, employers have until Oct. 9, 2019, to implement the arguably most onerous requirement of the new law.

Wednesday Newspaper

New York Law Journal| October 10, 2018

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News

SCOTUS Pauses Depositions and Extra-Record Discovery in AG's Census Lawsuit

Dan M. Clark | October 09, 2018

The order from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stayed three orders from the district court in the case that allowed extra-record discovery and the depositions pending review of those decisions by the high court.

News

Opposition to New Jails Complicates Plan for Closing Rikers Island

Andrew Denney | October 09, 2018

In four meetings held in recent weeks in each of the boroughs that would receive a new jail under the plan, officials from City Hall were confronted by residents who oppose construction of new jails, even in locations where jails already exist.

News

2nd Circuit Rejects Trump Administration Bid to Block Commerce Secretary's Deposition

Dan M. Clark | October 09, 2018

A federal appeals court decided on Tuesday that U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross must be deposed this week in a lawsuit over his agency's decision to ask about citizenship on the 2020 U.S. Census unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise.

News

JP Morgan Chase's $5.3M Sanctions Settlement is a Warning to Banks

Phillip Bantz| October 09, 2018

Trade law and compliance experts say the settlement is a sign that U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control is not easing enforcement against financial institutions that violate trade sanctions.

News

Ex-Western NY Attorney and Political Consultant Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Foreign Campaign Cash

Dan M. Clark | October 09, 2018

The plea deal satisfies other federal charges that Steven Pigeon bribed former state Supreme Court Justice John Michalek for more than three years in exchange for influence over litigation before the court.

News

NAACP Sued Over Senior Staffer's Firing After She Took Medical Leave

Colby Hamilton | October 09, 2018

A former interim chief development officer claims she was demoted and fired as retaliation for taking medical leave following a hospitalization.

News

Even as President, Trump May Face Civil Suit in NY Courts, Law Professors Aim to Argue

Dan M. Clark | October 09, 2018

A group of law professors who argued two decades ago that former President Bill Clinton should not be immune to a civil lawsuit in federal court are now asking to make the same argument against President Donald Trump in New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood’s lawsuit against the Trump Foundation.

News

Ex-Big Law Partner to Be Sentenced Wednesday in $7.8M Law Firm Fraud Scheme

Charles Toutant | Christine Simmons | October 09, 2018

Lawyers for Keila Ravelo, a former Hunton & Williams and Willkie Farr & Gallagher partner who pleaded guilty last year to tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, said she is "a true shell of her former self."

Slideshow

Rising Stars: The Slideshow

Lora Hollien | October 09, 2018

A look at the professional accomplishments of our Rising Stars.

News

Growing Albany Firm Doubles Rochester Office With Group Acquisition

Christine Simmons | October 09, 2018

In its latest growth spurt, Albany-based Tully Rinckey has absorbed a five-attorney firm in Rochester.

Analysis

The SEC’s Draft Strategic Plan Sets Three Main Goals

Margaret A. Dale and Mark D. Harris| October 09, 2018

Corporate and Securities Litigation columnists Margaret A. Dale and Mark D. Harris write: This June, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published a draft of its strategic plan, which outlines the SEC’s policy priorities through 2022. The agency set three main goals, which appear to be responsive to changes in the marketplace and the SEC’s focus.

Analysis

‘Confirmation Bias’ and the Criminal Litigator

Joel Cohen| October 09, 2018

Ethics and Criminal Practice columnist Joel Cohen writes: Are prosecutors or defense counsel ethically obligated to stifle their predispositions, proneness or susceptibility to a favorable view of a witness’s account of the facts when carrying out their professional responsibilities?

Analysis

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen| October 09, 2018

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses three landlord-tenant cases: “Landucci v. de la Rosa,” “Edwards v. N.Y.C. Hous. Auth.,” and “Capital 155 E. 55th v. Garden House School of N.Y.”

Analysis

Pay When Paid, Limits and Limitations

Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman| October 09, 2018

Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman discuss “Pay-if-Paid” clauses in construction contracts and write: “Like many jurisdictions across the United States, New York outlaws Pay-If-Paid clauses, but, in New York’s case, only indirectly.”

Analysis

International Commercial Litigation in New York

Chaya Weinberg-Brodt| October 09, 2018

New York has positioned itself as an attractive forum for resolution of international commercial disputes, with flexible rules permitting contracting parties to agree to procedures specific to their needs. That choice works best for parties who take the necessary time in advance to negotiate not only choice of forum, but also the procedural mechanisms of their choice.

Commentary

A Well-Kept Secret: The Attorney Emeritus Program

Michael Siris and Cora Vasserman| October 09, 2018

Many attorneys are unaware of the Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP), which acts as a liaison between attorneys—retired or not—and approved AEP host organizations or court-sponsored programs.

News

Women-Owned Law Firms Surge Amid Gender Disparity in the Profession

Angela Morris| October 09, 2018

By founding their own firms, women are crafting new game rules that provide for fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities.

Analysis

3 Ways NYC Is Looking to Change US Privacy and Cybersecurity

Frank Ready | October 09, 2018

New York City is stepping to the forefront of municipalities who are actively taking the issue of cybersecurity into their own hands.

Tuesday Newspaper

New York Law Journal| October 09, 2018

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News

In Law Firm Battles Over Placement Fees, 2 Courts Side With Recruiters

Christine Simmons | October 08, 2018

The recent decisions show that courts are continuing to enforce recruiter contracts with firms, even if they are oral or do not include a signature.

News

Suits Against Harvard and NYU Law Reviews Claim Racial, Gender Preferences

Karen Sloan | October 08, 2018

A Texas-based group called Faculty, Alumni, and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences argues the diversity policies of the schools' law reviews violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

Infographic

Data Snapshot: Is Big Law Boosting Its Pro Bono?

Nicholas Bruch, Director, ALM Intelligence | Ben Hancock | October 08, 2018

Attorneys at the nation's largest law firms gave more of their time to pro bono matters than ever. Jenner & Block led the way.

News

Justice Kavanaugh May Find Rough Start With New Colleagues

Tony Mauro | October 07, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh will arrive at the U.S. Supreme Court this week following a contentious confirmation, where his credibility and neutrality were questioned. How will the justices receive their newest associate? We look back at the reception of Justice Clarence Thomas.

News

Brett Kavanaugh, Neutrality Questioned, Ascends to Supreme Court

Marcia Coyle | October 06, 2018

Trump's second U.S. Supreme Court appointment, confirmed Saturday in razor-thin 50-48 vote, secures a solid conservative majority. But questions of partisanship and credibility will follow Kavanaugh as he takes the bench.

News

Ex-Silver Counsel Censured for Failing to Disclose Fee-Sharing Arrangement With Disgraced Pol

Andrew Denney | October 05, 2018

Silver was convicted for running two schemes that included reaping $700,000 in payments to Jay Goldberg’s real estate tax certiorari firm, Goldberg & Iryami, for steering developers to the firm.

News

Second Circuit Affirms Ruling, Sanctions in Artwork Ownership Dispute

Colby Hamilton | October 05, 2018

The dispute began decades ago in a co-ownership agreement for the Andrew Wyeth painting "Ice Storm," but ended Thursday with counsel for the appellant having $30,000 in sanctions affirmed by the appellate panel.

News

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Administration Bid to Stop Depositions of Officials in Census Suit

Dan M. Clark | October 05, 2018

Attorneys with the U.S. Department of Justice wanted to block Underwood’s office from obtaining certain documents through discovery that they claimed pertained to the government’s decision-making process on the citizenship question.

Attorney of the Year Finalists

Susan DeSantis | October 05, 2018

This "MVP" award goes to the lawyer who had the most profound effect on the law or legal community in the past year or did the most to advance the cause of justice.

News

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Stanley Brown

Andrew Denney | October 05, 2018

Stanley Brown's team racked up victories that could have resonance in communities across the country that continue to struggle with fair housing.

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Brad Karp

Susan DeSantis | October 05, 2018

While many law firm leaders are reticent to take public stands that might offend clients, Brad Karp sees it as a moral imperative. It's as crucial to him as winning cases, increasing profits, mentoring associates and maintaining high ethical standards.

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Bill Carmody

Christine Simmons | October 05, 2018

When Uber Technologies Inc. retained Susman Godfrey partner Bill Carmody last year in its knock-down, drag-out fight against Waymo, trial was scheduled to start in just two months.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Susan DeSantis | October 05, 2018

We profile seven attorneys honored for their accomplishments and impact on the legal community and the practice of law over the course of their careers.

Profile

Lifetime Achievement Award: Evan Chesler

Kevin Orsini| October 05, 2018

As much as Evan lives for the courtroom, some of his greatest contributions to the legal profession have been in training the next generation of Cravath lawyers.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: Howard Ganz

Michael Cardozo| October 05, 2018

His career as a sports lawyer began long before “sports law” was recognized as a legal specialty and before the National Basketball Association was viewed as a major player in the sports industry.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: Lee Richards

Richard F. Ziegler| October 05, 2018

From Salomon Brothers’ firm-threatening treasury auction scandal of the early 1990s to the recent London Whale, LIBOR and FIFA investigations, Lee has represented key players.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: Marcia Goldstein

Ronit Berkovich| October 05, 2018

What truly sets Marcia apart, though, is the effect she has had as a trailblazer for and champion of women in the law.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: James Rosini

Robin Russell| October 05, 2018

Jim’s career is a colorful combination of solid-gold acumen, a sterling reputation and true-blue loyalty that has served his clients, his colleagues and his staff members extremely well for more than three decades.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: Eileen Nugent

Brandon Van Dyke and Michael Civale| October 05, 2018

While her client counseling alone would have enabled Eileen to make a profound impact, her tireless commitment to thought leadership and the development of the M&A bar has influenced practitioners globally.

News

Lifetime Achievement Award: A. Paul Victor

Jeffrey L. Kessler| October 05, 2018

Now almost 80 years young, he still wakes up every morning thinking about his cases, ready to mentor a new generation of lawyers and leading by example.

Analysis

Midterm Congressional Legislative Wrap-up: Major Issues and Emerging Priorities

Shepard Goldfein and Karen Hoffman Lent| October 05, 2018

Antitrust Trade and Practice columnists Shepard Goldfein and Karen Hoffman Lent write: Political debates over the future of antitrust policy have become increasingly widespread over the past several months, but the 115th session of Congress will likely conclude without any major antitrust legislation being enacted.

Analysis

Litigating the Return of Nazi-Looted Art

Michael Hoenig| October 05, 2018

Complex Litigation columnist Michael Hoenig writes: With the opening up and digitization of Europe’s war-era records, family descendants and relatives of original owner-victims of Nazi plunder are awakening to the possibility that they may have restitutional rights in valuable artworks held by others. In short, there has been and can be a thriving branch of litigation of which lawyers (and judges) should be aware.

Analysis

When Is the Requirement in a License to Destroy ‘Confidential Information’ Considered Ambiguous?

Richard Raysman and Peter Brown| October 05, 2018

Technology Law columnists Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss a federal court decision that is one of the latest cases where a court had to interpret a contract with potential ambiguities, notwithstanding the reputed sophistication of the contracting parties and their counsel.

Podcast

From Federal Judge to Private Practice: Why This Debevoise Partner Left His Ultimate Dream Job

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | October 05, 2018

Serving as a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York was “the best job in the world,” says Debevoise partner John Gleeson. So why give it up?

Analysis

So You Think You’ve Commenced an Election Law Proceeding? Think Again.

Paul I. Marx and Bridget Gauntlett| October 05, 2018

The clash of CPLR §304 and Election Law §16-102.