New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Estreicher and James Philbin | December 1, 2017
Samuel Estreicher and James Philbin write: Recent disclosures that key employees have engaged in sexually abusive practices towards coworkers and job aspirants raises to the fore serious practical questions for corporate executives and in-house counsel. What should the company do to prepare for and manage crises?
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jonathan D. Lupkin | December 1, 2017
On Oct. 26, 2017, the New York Office of Court Administration approved an amendment to the Commercial Division Rules to include a sample choice of law clause for parties to include in a contract, which clause was added as a new Appendix to the Rules. Jonathan D. Lupkin discusses the background and purpose of the amendment, which becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2018.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David E. Schwartz and Risa M. Salins | November 30, 2017
Labor Relations columnists David E. Schwartz and Risa M. Salins examine New York City's restrictions on questioning applicants about their salary history, criminal backgrounds and credit information.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh | November 29, 2017
Corporate Governance columnists David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh write: Staff Legal Bulletin 14I should be a valuable tool for companies to minimize unnecessary costs of the shareholder proposal process while still ensuring that a worthwhile proposals will be presented for shareholder consideration. While further reform of the 14a-8 regime is necessary, SLB 14I is an important development in the right direction.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Charlotte A. Biblow | November 29, 2017
State Environmental Regulation columnist Charlotte A. Biblow writes: Given what is at stake, it would appear that the states' governors and legislators at least should begin discussing whether to pass legislation to create the commission recommended by the RPA.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert D. Lang and Andrew D. Harms | November 29, 2017
In the experience of authors Robert D. Lang and Andrew D. Harms, the plaintiff's attendance at a mediation can mean the difference between a swift resolution, and none. They explain why, both from the plaintiff's and defendant's perspectives.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp | November 28, 2017
In their Second Circuit Review, Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp discuss a recent circuit ruling which emphasizes its preference for remanding and certifying state law claims to state courts.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso | November 28, 2017
Kenneth E. Pitcoff and Andrea M. Alonso write: Municipal cases that attract the attention of the public and the press are fraught with potential problems which, if not dealt with properly, can seriously increase the value of these cases.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner | November 27, 2017
In this Trial Practice column, Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner discuss some of the case law governing the use of circumstantial evidence.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ken Strutin | November 27, 2017
In his Technology Today: Criminal Law column, Ken Strutin writes: Computational technology exists that can reveal to the criminal justice system the disabling conditions of a population under chronic psychological assault.
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