By Colby Hamilton | December 27, 2017
After an eventful year for the firm, Weil, Gotshal & Manges partner Jonathan Polkes says he expects more of the same in 2018.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Shira Forman | December 26, 2017
In her Litigation 101 column, Shira Forman writes: How would you do if faced with the same legal pop quiz as Matthew Petersen? Review this primer on the litigation concepts that eluded one would-be jurist.
By Cogan Schneier | December 22, 2017
A look at some of this year's most-read litigation stories out of the nation's Capitol.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Edward M. Spiro and Judith L. Mogul | December 20, 2017
Southern District Civil Practice Roundup columnists Edward M. Spiro and Judith L. Mogul discuss a recent decision in which the court's particularized analysis of the Fifth Amendment in the specific context presented, as well as its procedural considerations, provide useful guidance for counsel whose clients seek to invoke or limit the invocation of the privilege in civil litigation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David E. Kahen | December 20, 2017
In this Taxation column, David E. Kahen writes: A common example of a mismatch of character of income and loss involves the exercise of compensatory stock options and immediate sale of the stock so acquired. The potential for both ordinary income and capital loss in such situations is illustrated by the recent Court of Federal Claims decision in 'Hann v. United States'.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jordan M. Engelhardt and Muhammad U. Faridi | December 18, 2017
Jordan M. Engelhardt and Muhammad U. Faridi write: The CPLR does not define the phrase “documentary evidence.” Commentators on the CPLR have attempted to fill the void by offering their own take on the issue. And the First and Second Departments have split on whether certain types of paper qualify as “documentary evidence.”
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jennifer B. Zourigui | December 15, 2017
Jennifer B. Zourigui writes: A litigator must often wear various hats to offer the best representation to his or her client. Each of these roles requires the cultivation of a set of skills necessary to the job—some more widely expected of a litigator and others less thought of but equally important.
By Colby Hamilton | December 13, 2017
The former head of a pharmaceutical distributor should have been allowed to testify to his counsel's advice regarding the drug importation and reselling, the appellate panel found Wednesday.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Stephen Bergstein | December 12, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has agreed to decide whether its 2015 decision requiring that federal judges approve settlements under the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to settlements reached under Fed. R. Civ. P. 68.
By Colby Hamilton | December 8, 2017
The defendant was denied effective counsel because his assigned attorney was simultaneously representing the person who would go on to be a key government witness.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
Company Description CourtLaw Injury Lawyers is an established Personal Injury Law Firm with its primary office located in Perth Amboy, New J...
Black Owl Recruiting is looking for a number of qualified applicants to fill positions for a highly reputable client. Recent experience work...
McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is seeking talented and motivated Associate Attorneys with 3-7 years of experience working closely wi...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS