By ALM Staff | April 16, 2024
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael J. Bowe | March 29, 2024
In short, if you are not conducting a robust pre-litigation investigation of any major case, you are handicapping yourself before you begin. Such work is productive, cost-effective and a force multiplier if done correctly.
By Emily Saul | March 25, 2024
The case was originally scheduled to kick off on March 25, but was postponed by Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan due to a last minute document dump.
By Emily Saul | March 21, 2024
"Only by grossly mischaracterizing the record is he able to level spurious and reckless allegations of prosecutorial misconduct," prosecutors tell the judge in response to defense allegations of discovery violations.
By Emily Saul | March 15, 2024
Prosecutors deny that any violations have occurred. Justice Merchan has set a hearing for March 25, the date previously scheduled for jury selection.
By Emily Saul | March 14, 2024
Should Justice Juan Merchan decline to dismiss the indictment, defense counsel is asking that he preclude the trial testimony of Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels and delay the trial by at least 3 months. Prosecutors say no violations have occurred.
By Lori Marks-Esterman | March 7, 2024
Litigants outside the U.S. are finding the use of 28 U.S.C. §1782 can be a secret weapon that leads to victory. Yet many don't recognize or realize the power the section provides. It can be used to provide documents and testimony from U.S. residents and corporations that often aid a case in a foreign court. However, a Section 1782 filing can be a complex process and even those who are aware of Section 1782 are unsure how to find success with its use. Lori Marks-Esterman of Olshan explains why they are used, some of the complexities involved and how they can help those outside the U.S. obtain information that may ultimately help lead to successful outcomes.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood | February 21, 2024
Conflicts arise between law firms and their clients that require lawyers within the firms to seek legal advice. In such situations, firm lawyers may seek advice from another lawyer within their firm about how to handle the issue. In subsequent litigation with the client, however, such communications may not be protected from discovery, particularly where the firm lawyer whose advice is sought has been involved in the representation of the client.
By Casey Laffey, Ian Turetsky, Zachary Kaye and Samantha Arnold | February 7, 2024
A recent decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of State of New York, "Tsung Tsin Ass'n, Inc. v. Tian Xiang Zhu," underscores the importance of litigants' adherence to the rules of discovery and court orders, and the serious consequences they can face for failing to do so. This article summarizes the decision and offers guidance as to best practices in light of it.
By ALM Staff | January 18, 2024
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