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February 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Woodbridge Case: Assignability of Promissory Notes (Or How UCC §§9-406 and 9-408 Continue to Confound Judges)

In her Secured Transactions column, Barbara M. Goodstein discusses 'In re Woodbridge Group of Companies, LLC et al.', which upheld a provision in a promissory note prohibiting transfers. In so doing, it not only unsettled the robust bankruptcy claims trading market, but was roundly criticized by commentators for its analysis of UCC §§9-406 and 9-408, admittedly among the most complex and inscrutable provisions in UCC Article 9.
8 minute read
February 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Streamlining the Authentication Process: Two New CPLR Article 45 Amendments

Evidence columnist Michael J. Hutter discusses two statutory provisions enacted by the Legislature in 2018 which address the authentication process concerning a certain type and category of offered evidence with the express intent to make the process easier as to that evidence.
11 minute read
February 06, 2019 |

Asia's Lateral Market: More Partners from U.S.-based Firms Jump to Chinese Firms; Fewer Lawyers Moving to U.S. Firms

The region is experiencing a major shift in lateral movement, according to an analysis by The Asian Lawyer.
6 minute read
February 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Gun Grenade in the Hands of the Supreme Court

In his Civil Rights and Civil Liberties column, Christopher Dunn provides a brief background on Second Amendment jurisprudence, setting the foundation for his discussion of 'New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. City of New York', a case the Supreme Court recently accepted out of New York that threatens to curtail dramatically the ability of states and localities to regulate firearms. How the court decides this case may be a pivotal moment for public safety and constitutional jurisprudence.
9 minute read
February 06, 2019 | National Law Journal

Va. AG Mark Herring Says He Wore Blackface at 1980 Party

Herring is the next in line to lead the state after embattled Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
2 minute read
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February 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cornell Law Review's New All-Women Board Speaks Volumes, Editor Says

Lauren Kloss, who was recently elected as the next editor-in-chief of the Cornell Law Review, said the election of an all-female executive board at the flagship journal of a top law school is the latest signal that women are edging toward parity in the legal profession.
5 minute read
February 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Law of the Dead and the Rights of the Living: New York Needs Reform

Three legal issues especially highlight the troubling manner in which our nation cares for its dead. New York's lawyers have the ability to address each of them.
7 minute read
February 06, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Senate Starts Carrying Out Voter-Approved Vaping Ban

The Senate Innovation, Industry and Technology Committee backed a proposed bill that would carry out part of Amendment 9, a ballot measure that includes a ban on vaping in indoor workplaces.
3 minute read
February 06, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Street Lawyering at Your Company—It's Really Not a Bad Idea

Wills, divorces, consumer credit problems, landlord disputes and traffic violations all have two things in common. One, handling such matters is firmly outside your job description. Two, if you are in-house with a large company, your rank and file co-workers in the field are dealing with personal legal issues such as these all the time.
3 minute read
February 06, 2019 | Law.com

Critical Mass: Cases Over 'No Poach' Agreements Draw DOJ Response. Plus, Judge Demands More Details From Plaintiffs Suing Facebook

The U.S. Justice Department has raised its voice in several cases in which employees challenged "no-poach" employment agreements, and lawyers are weighing the impact of the feds' intervention
5 minute read

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