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New York Law Journal

New York's Latest Legislative Session: What Passed, What Didn't, What's Next

The second year of the 2023-2024 legislative session began on Jan. 3, 2024, and ended on June 6, 2024. Here are some of the most significant developments of the 2023-2024 session.
15 minute read

New York Law Journal

In Terrorem Clauses in Wills: Formidable or Trivial?

No-contest clauses can be beneficial, but also albatrosses. The existence of a clause itself cannot prevent all challenges or always result in forfeiture when a challenge is asserted.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Estate Planning Considerations for Israeli-Americans With Minor Children and Extended Family Overseas

Though none of us is guaranteed tomorrow, the estate planning attorney can offer comfort to such Israeli-American families by explaining the options to name guardians and leave assets in trust for the care of minor children.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Associate Bonuses Build 'Morale,' but Does Management Have More Leverage Now?

"I'd be delighted if other firms wanted us to pay more than anyone else, but I don't suspect that will be the case," said Milbank's chair.
6 minute read

Law.com

Be Careful What You Stip For: 'Liggett v. Lewitt Realty LLC'

The ruling from New York's highest state court, although straightforward on its face, has important implications for both long-existing settlement agreements and when considering drafting future agreements settling disputes in the context of the Rent Stabilization Law.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Recession Fears Cloud Outlook for In-House Hiring

"It is too difficult for anyone to predict the outcome for the year, but we are optimistic that there will be a place for business-minded lawyers with high emotional intelligence." said John Gilmore, co-founder of BarkerGilmore.
5 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms Claim Attorney Disengagement Has Yet to Hit Them Even as Some Offer Remote Options

Midsize firm leaders in Florida and Texas, two booming legal markets, are targeting policies around fostering a cooperative work environment instead of cracking down on remote work as a response to attorney disengagement.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

From Chaos to Clarity: Communicating With Borderline and Narcissistic Personalities During Divorce

"Communicating with individuals who have been diagnosed with BPD and/or NPD requires specialized strategies and heightened awareness for the parties' attorneys," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel.
10 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Roundup: From Firm Hiring in the Mid-Atlantic to the Draw to Businesses in the Florida Market

Welcome to Mid-Market Roundup, where our team of regional editors shares the trends, challenges, opportunities and observations emerging in their markets.…
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Paul Weiss Partner Gets Thrown in Political Spotlight as Antitrust Trial and Debate Near

In interviews, several ethics and political science experts dismissed "conflict" concerns by GOP critics, even if Karen Dunn's dual role may pose as a "perception problem."
4 minute read

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