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November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 24-57

A judge may invite attorneys to his/her wedding, provided that the attorneys are not on trial before the judge at the time of the event. The judge may also invite members of law enforcement to the wedding. For two years after the wedding, the judge must disclose when a wedding guest appears in the judge’s court.
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November 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: While Judge Was 'Moved' by Immigrant Couple's Efforts to Cast Votes in 2024 Election, Late Registration Denied

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
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November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin to Merge With Herbert Smith Freehills

The firms are to combine into one fully integrated organization known as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. In the U.S., it will be called HSF Kramer.
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November 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden Squeezes in U.S. District Court Nominee for New York Before Term Ends

The president also renominates district court judge in Guam.
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November 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Amid Ripple of Marketing Moves, Paul Hastings Hires 2 Pros From Skadden

The relative scarcity of available candidates who have either done the CMO job previously or have worked their way into being elevated to that role leads to some musical chairs.
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November 08, 2024 | The Recorder

'Rampant Piracy': US Record Labels File Copyright Suit Against French Distributor Believe

A complaint filed in New York accuses the digital music distributor and its subsidiary, TuneCore, of "blatantly" infringing copyrights by releasing "sped up" or remixed versions of well-known songs for use on social media platforms.
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November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Court Suspends NY Immigration Lawyer Now Practicing in Texas

The Third Department said Darlene D. Brown neglected a client in a New York immigration matter in 2019 after that client's prior attorney retired.
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November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

My First Trial (1982)

Retired Judge David Saxe recalls his first day on the bench. This essay will appear in his forthcoming book, "My Life as a Judge."
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November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Long Road To Settling a Trademark Case: Proactive Steps for Success

Cases surrounding trademarks tend to linger longer than expected. Mary Grieco and Morgan Spina of Olshan Frome Wolosky discuss trends faced by companies embroiled in a trademark suit and how to best prepare for success, even if the road to get there is arduous and lengthy.
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November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

US Judge Rejects Morgan Stanley Reconsideration Bid in Deferred Compensation Litigation

U.S. District Court Judge Paul Gardephe first held in November 2023 that the deferred compensation plan was governed by ERISA, and referred the matter to arbitration.
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