By Colby Hamilton | December 27, 2017
After an eventful year for the firm, Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Jonathan Polkes says he expects more of the same in 2018.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Bahar, Kristine Ellison, James Hyde and Robert Owen | December 21, 2017
Michael Bahar, Kristine Ellison, James Hyde and Robert Owen write: Cyber-related litigation continues to be volatile, with 2017 witnessing several momentous developments including rulings on standing, the extent of insurance coverage, the fate of the Fourth Amendment's third-party doctrine in the digital age, and the emerging standard of care for cybersecurity.
By Monika Mesa | December 20, 2017
The former CEO of Patriot National is blaming the law firms for its impending bankruptcy.
By Colby Hamilton | December 19, 2017
The appellate panel said the district court erred in granting the exchanges absolute immunity, as well as in finding the plaintiffs failed to state a claim.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jordan M. Engelhardt and Muhammad U. Faridi | December 18, 2017
Jordan M. Engelhardt and Muhammad U. Faridi write: The CPLR does not define the phrase “documentary evidence.” Commentators on the CPLR have attempted to fill the void by offering their own take on the issue. And the First and Second Departments have split on whether certain types of paper qualify as “documentary evidence.”
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joseph M. McLaughlin and Shannon K. McGovern | December 13, 2017
Corporate Litigation columnists Joseph M. McLaughlin and Shannon K. McGovern write: Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held as a matter of first impression in this circuit that direct evidence of price impact is not always necessary to demonstrate market efficiency (as required to invoke the 'Basic' presumption), and a defendant's rebuttal burden is one of persuasion (not production), and defendant must show the absence of price impact by a preponderance of the evidence.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Stephen Bergstein | December 12, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has agreed to decide whether its 2015 decision requiring that federal judges approve settlements under the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to settlements reached under Fed. R. Civ. P. 68.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Max Mitchell | December 8, 2017
The federal judge overseeing the implementation of the $1 billion concussion-related settlement involving the NFL has barred third-party litigation funders from entering into assignment agreements with retired players.
By Charles Toutant | December 6, 2017
TD Bank is facing a lawsuit accusing it of improperly assessing overdraft fees for debit card transactions with ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Matt Funk | December 5, 2017
As lawyers, we have a special opportunity to make sure the toys and other products on the store shelves are safe. That's one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.
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