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New York Law Journal

Is It Binding? (Part Three)

The previous two installments of this column discussed CPLR 2104 and focused on how to create a binding and enforceable stipulation under the statute. Having addressed the mechanics of the three statutory methods, there remain a number of practical considerations when drafting and/or seeking enforcement of stipulations.
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National Law Journal

Northern Virginia Law Firms Target 'Niche' Practices Amid Rising Market Competition

"There is still a thriving market for well-known, respected lawyers who have kind of niche practices, but it's harder for smaller firms. Now, the advantage they have is that the fee structures are a lot lower," said Nina Ginsberg of DiMuroGinsberg.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

Big Law Pro Bono Hours Continue Upward Trend, But Fall Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Here's a recap of the latest Pro Bono Scorecard from our friends at The American Lawyer and a compilation of the pro bono lawyers who won Litigator of the Week honors last year.
5 minute read

International Edition

Explaining MiCA: What It Means For Your Crypto-Asset Business

Achieving MiCA compliance will not be an easy task, there should be no doubt about it.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

The 10-Year Plan That Has Willkie Growing Faster Than Any Other Big Firm

The firm's leaders pointed to a strategy for expansion about a decade ago, pinpointing certain markets, practices and large lateral groups.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

The Daily Report Analyzed the Rise of New Judges: Here's What We Learned

As of July 1, 12% of judges appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp this year are minorities, while 18% of judges elected by voters in contested races are minorities.
13 minute read

National Law Journal

'A Right Turn': Roberts Leaves Broad Consensus Behind in Blockbuster Supreme Court Term

Throughout the October 2023 term, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. reminded court watchers that, despite his reputation as an "institutionalist" who prizes consensus and moderation, he also holds strong conservative convictions.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Ossoff Becomes First Judiciary Cmte. Democrat to Reject Biden Judicial Choice

Prison conditions, which became of focus of the fight over Sarah Netburn's nomination, may have been a motivating factor in the Georgia Democrat's vote, said a leading observer of federal judicial selections.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

New Wine into Old Wineskins: Artificial Intelligence Fraud and Abuse Enforcement

While the DOJ is sharpening its sword in preparation for AI-related enforcement actions, health care organizations, providers, payors and device manufacturers should be donning their shields.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Second Department Seeks Termination of Sua Sponte Dismissals of Complaints

While it's well settled law in all four appellate departments that "a court's power to dismiss a complaint, sua sponte, is to be used sparingly and only when extraordinary circumstances exist to warrant dismissal," trial courts continue to disregard this stentorian directive with no end in sight.
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