November 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Donald Trump's Abusive Judicial Conduct ComplaintU.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik's ethics complaint against the judge presiding over Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in Manhattan is an attempt to undermine the court process by making a further public spectacle of their largely silly allegations, former members of the board for New York's judicial watchdog write.
By Joel Cohen and Richard Emery
5 minute read
May 23, 2022 | Legaltech News
Inside India's New 6 Hour Cybersecurity Incident Notification RequirementThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) now requires a notification 6 hours after a cybersecurity incident for most types of incidents. Here's what entities who do business in India or work with Indian service providers need to know.
By Todd McClelland, Brian Long and Jason Krieser, McDermott Will & Emery
6 minute read
April 15, 2022 | Legaltech News
A Website Warning: Keep Terms of Service and Privacy Notices SeparateA look at why terms of service and privacy notices should work in conjunction with one another, but also why it is not advisable to incorporate privacy notices into online terms of service.
By Shawn Helms, David P. Saunders and David Sorenson, McDermott Will & Emery
6 minute read
January 14, 2022 | Legaltech News
Cybersecurity and Corporate Privacy Enforcement Is a Focus of Feds in 2022It started as a hushed rumor in the beltway, then became a known fact by those going to join the administration. And now we all know: The Biden administration has brought with it a renewed focus on data privacy and cybersecurity.
By David Saunders and Julian L. André, McDermott Will & Emery
6 minute read
October 08, 2021 | Legaltech News
What Makes Cybersecurity Forensic Reports Different to Courts?A lesson learned by young lawyers everywhere is that internal, corporate investigations can be, and frequently are, privileged. However, it is difficult to square that concept with the recent spate of federal court opinions that have concluded that cybersecurity forensic reports generally are not privileged.
By David P. Saunders, McDermott Will & Emery
7 minute read
December 24, 2020 | International Edition
London's Status as Disputes Hub in 'Serious Jeopardy' Despite Impending Brexit DealWhile the UK and the EU may be on the verge of reaching a deal on Christmas Eve, London's role as a preferred legal disputes hub is still at risk.
By Nick Holland, McDermott Will & Emery
3 minute read
September 08, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Force Majeure Fast Facts under New York Law: Excerpts from the Force Majeure Global GuideFor an in-depth conversation around this topic, please register for our Sept. 30 webinar "Does COVID-19 trigger force majeure? Navigating the legal and business issues" with international lawyer Lisa Richman for a discussion about the practical implications of force majeure in making business decisions state-by-state and across the globe.
By McDermott Will & Emery LLP
8 minute read
April 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal
COVID-19 Cannot Be the Death Knell for the American Jury TrialHow are we going to assure that the touchstone of our judicial system remains uncompromised as the fundamental guarantee of equal justice and protection from government overreach?
By Richard Emery and Daniel Cooper
8 minute read
December 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
What 'Trump v. Vance' Holding Means for Presidential Corruption and MalfeasanceThe Second Circuit's ruling potentially stands for the proposition that a state grand jury subpoena can force a third party to turn over the president's personal records.
By Jacques Singer-Emery
6 minute read
November 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal
A 'Difficult Balancing Act': Navigating the Judicial Misconduct CommissionIn his Judicial Conduct column, Richard Emery discusses a determination of the Commission on Judicial Conduct which resulted in the removal of a civil court judge. What is clear from the case is that whether a judge can get away with bullying or abusive conduct on the bench is no measure of whether those same tactics will succeed when the Commission investigates the judge's actions.
By Richard Emery
12 minute read