By Cecilia Oyediran, Chair, Cannabis Law Section | January 11, 2024
Cecilia Oyediran, chair of the Cannabis Law Section, writes: Looking ahead, the future of the regulated cannabis marketplace in New York appears promising but with lingering challenges, and there will undoubtedly be many issues for legal practitioners to navigate.
By Michael A. de Freitas, Vice Chair, Business Law Section | January 11, 2024
Michael A. de Freitas, vice chair of the Business Law section, writes: In more cutting-edge topics, we convened a panel on artificial intelligence in business law, a fast-moving subject for lawyers. The panel included computer scientists in order to give lawyers a "look under the hood" of how artificial intelligence works.
By Adam Seiden, Chair, 50+ Section | January 11, 2024
Adam Seiden, chair of the 50+ Section, writes: Bar associations in particular can play an important role in fostering the situations whereby older more experienced attorneys can "give back" to the profession by mentoring and helping along younger lawyers.
By Shain A. Khoshbin | January 11, 2024
A deep dive into the legal analysis and holding in the recent Southern District decision, Terraform Labs. The article examines Terraform Labs' application of the Howey test to determine whether certain cryptocurrency transactions constitute regulated securities.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack | January 11, 2024
Bribes and kickbacks of public and private officials in the United States are still prosecuted under the mail/wire fraud statutes and the Hobbs Act, but departures from paradigmatic cases have become more vulnerable to challenge. The Second Circuit's recent affirmance in the case of a bank officer convicted of corruption is noteworthy when viewed against that backdrop.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Butt and John Moore | January 11, 2024
This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Gary R. Brown dismissed a complaint against United States Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Alan S. Trust and others based on judicial immunity. Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon denied a motion for sanctions and adverse inferences. Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks granted a motion to disqualify counsel.
New York Law Journal | In Brief
By Patricia Kane | January 11, 2024
The public hearing, scheduled for Thursday, January 25, is for receiving information regarding Mayor Eric Adams' nominees for Criminal, Family and Interim Civil Court (Criminal) judges.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Maria Dinzeo | January 11, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul may have surprised many by vetoing a bill that would have banned noncompete clauses. But the issue is unlikely to disappear -- and she should expect to see a revised bill on her desk after the upcoming legislative session.
The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Andrew Maloney | January 11, 2024
Am Law 100 firms increased their associate ranks by only 1.7% through November, even accounting for their fall classes, according to a report this week.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | January 10, 2024
Where a judge's spouse is the Corporation Counsel and thus the head of the agency and/or attorney of record for the office: (1) In general, the judge must disqualify from any case involving the Corporation Counsel's office. However, this disqualification may be subject to remittal after full disclosure on the record, provided the judge's spouse remains permanently absent from the courtroom.
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