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New York Law Journal

SDNY Bankruptcy Court Chimes in on Bankruptcy Court's Jurisdiction to Consider Third-Party Releases

Distress Mergers and Acquisitions columnist Corinne Ball writes: On Nov. 8, 2017, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, in In re SunEdison, considered whether the court had subject matter jurisdiction to approve non-consensual non-debtor releases proposed by SunEdison as part of their plan of reorganization.
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New York Law Journal

Calculating Loss of Future Earnings

Kevin G. Faley and Lina C. Rossillo write: In many personal injury cases, the award of damages often centers on the jury's calculation of loss of future earnings. Loss of future earnings is awarded where the jury finds that a plaintiff has suffered a reduction in his or her ability to earn money as a result of an injury.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

From Jeans to Toys, Retailers Opt for Restructuring Over Liquidation

Bankruptcy Update columnist Edward E. Neiger delves into the bankruptcy proceedings of True Religion Apparel, Toys “R” Us and Charming Charlie and their efforts to restructure rather than liquidate in the face of changing consumer preferences.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In 2017, Pa. Supreme Court Finally Achieved Stability, if Not Harmony

The election of interim Justice Sallie Updyke Mundy to a full term on the court this past November, coupled with the voter-approved increase to the judicial retirement age the previous year, means the Pennsylvania Supreme Court can finally be said to have a full, stable bench after years of upheaval and uncertainty.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pass Your Next Legal Quiz (Or 'How to Ace a Senate Confirmation Hearing')

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.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Which Pennsylvania Law Firms Grew Most in 2017?

Mergers and group hires made for big gains at several Pennsylvania firms.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Standard of Review of a Valuation Case on Appeal

In his Condemnation and Tax Certiorari column, Michael Rikon writes: On appeal of a condemnation or tax certiorari case, what exactly is the appellate court standard of review? The answer is not that simple.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Charitable Deductions for Clients Who Are Volunteers

In his Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell writes: Volunteers who contribute their time certainly aren't motivated by tax breaks. Many probably don't even know they're entitled to deduct the unreimbursed expenses they incur in helping charitable organizations. Clients who are itemizers may deduct unreimbursed expenses that they incur incidental to their volunteer work.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Carpenter' and 'Weaver': Strange Bedfellows?

Cyber Crime columnist Peter A. Crusco analyzes the issues raised in 'Carpenter' and compares them with those in 'Weaver' to shed new light on this evolving and often confusing area of privacy, third-party digital records and Fourth Amendment jurisprudence.
13 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Accident? Sending a Coverage Letter? Out-of-State Insurers Take Heed as Danger Lurks

Dan D. Kohane writes: On Nov. 20, 2017, New York's highest court dramatically expanded the breadth of New York Insurance Law §3420.
10 minute read

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