September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
The Excessive Fines Clause Comes for the FBAR Civil Penalty"But long before Congress adopted this penalty structure, the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibited the federal government from imposing 'excessive fines,'" writes Jeremy H. Temkin.
By Jeremy H. Temkin
9 minute read
September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Allocation of Income From Restricted Share Units"Determining the New York taxation of nonresident employees who receive deferred compensation adds an additional level of complexity," writes David E. Kahen.
By David E. Kahen
7 minute read
September 18, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Personal Liability Following a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure in New Jersey"This makes a deed in lieu of foreclosure an attractive loss mitigation option for a defaulting homeowner in New Jersey," writes Myron C. Weinstein
By Myron C. Weinstein
8 minute read
September 18, 2024 | Legaltech News
The Future Is Now: The Case for Adoption of Generative AI Document Review in E-DiscoveryThe evidence supporting GenAI is compelling, and it's time to explore what this technology can offer. Those who hesitate risk falling behind in a rapidly evolving industry.
By Esther Birnbaum, Interactive Brokers
6 minute read
September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Plan B: Housing New Yorkers on State Land"For various reasons, new housing production on state land has slowed dramatically, and public authorities turned their attention to infrastructure, universities, and economic development," write Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
September 17, 2024 | Legaltech News
Navigating the New AI Landscape: What Legal Teams Need to Know for 2025Looking toward 2025, we expect a significant increase in generative artificial intelligence usage as more firms focus on sustainable, incremental adoption.
By Brandi Pack, ULO AI Specialist
6 minute read
September 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pinelands Commission Water Diversion Regulation Prompts Reaction From Community"Perhaps Clayton's greatest concern is that the Regulation ... fails to meaningfully exempt non-consumptive diversions," writes Connell Foley's Ryan Benson.
By Ryan Benson
3 minute read
September 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Issue Preclusion in Medical Malpractice Defense"Two related purposes of issue preclusion are to ensure finality of decisions and to avoid inconsistent adjudications of identical issues," writes John L. A. Lyddane.
By John L. A. Lyddane
9 minute read
September 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Positional Conflicts Under ABA and New York Rule 1.7"Positional conflicts can be a major barrier to firms participation in pro bono work involving direct delivery of services, but the barrier is one rooted more in perception rather than legal analysis of ethics rules," write Samuel Estreicher and Samuel Ball.
By Samuel Estreicher and Samuel Ball
14 minute read
September 16, 2024 | Texas Lawyer
Gun Ownership and Mental Illness: The Legal Connection"The case of J.M.P., Jr. sets an important precedent for future legal decisions regarding mental health and ownership of firearms," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel.
By Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack, and Jeffrey Siegel
10 minute read
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