New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Daniel Pollack and Kerianne Morrissey | January 18, 2024
In this article, Daniel Pollack and Kerianne Morrissey explain how appointing relevant medical personnel and domestic violence survivors would strengthen the domestic violence review team's objectives and save lives.
By Robert J. Fryman | January 18, 2024
On Nov. 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending New York's General Business Law Sections 756-a and 756-c, known as the Prompt Payment Act, to limit the withholding of retainage on private improvement construction projects. As a result of these amendments, close attention must be paid to contract terms and conditions during contract preparation, review or negotiation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Anthony E. Davis and Janis M. Meyer | January 18, 2024
This article is the second (of two) to consider New York City Bar Association Committee on Professional and Judicial Ethics Formal Opinion 2023-1 addressing "Attorney Departing From a Law Firm." In this article, Anthony Davis and Janis Meyer discuss the Opinion's further treatment of the subjects of communications with clients.
By ALM Staff | January 18, 2024
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joel Cohen | January 17, 2024
A criminal defendant exposing himself as having suffered life-altering problems resulting from his wrongdoing can accomplish "general deterrence" more effectively than might any prosecutor or judge who merely gives a lecture largely telling her audience the potential penalties for similar conduct.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By John J. Faso | January 17, 2024
New York's constitution now contains the strongest state constitutional prohibitions against partisan gerrymandering. But, , a former New York Congressman writes, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's recent finding in a court challenge redrawing New York's district lines that has itself taken a partisan shape effectively nullifies these protections
By Jane Wester | January 17, 2024
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Bruce Birenboim, who is representing Davis Polk & Wardwell in a retaliation lawsuit, on Tuesday raised concerns that the plaintiff's use of time could lead to "an impossible situation for the court" and potential appellate issues.
By Emily Saul | January 17, 2024
The Stanley H. Fuld Award is given to those who are seen having made significant contributions to the practice of commercial litigation in New York.
By Brian Lee | January 17, 2024
In addition to creating a housing court part to reduce a monthslong backlog of cases, the bill would also provide free legal assistance for small landlords who suffered losses from unpaid rent.
By Maydeen Merino | January 17, 2024
"If you're putting the robo adviser's interest ahead of the broker dealer's interest ahead of the investor, therein lies a conflict" Gary Gensler said.
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