Jacobson

August 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A recap of the "bizarre" sayings and doings of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a declared candidate for the presidency, by Elliott Jacobson who has known RFK for over 40 years.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

7 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In this article, Elliott B. Jacobson references Elie Honig's defense of Todd Blanche and his representation of Donald Trump, and presents his opinion as to why he believes Honig is wrong.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

7 minute read

January 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

If DOJ has not commenced an investigation into Justice Thomas' financial disclosure statements and federal tax returns, one of the most effective ways of forcing its hand is for one or more members of Congress to publicly refer these matters to it.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

7 minute read

October 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

"Jonathan L. Mechanic has built a legacy that has been as impactful as the New York City skyline he helped create."

By Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

6 minute read

June 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

When it comes to metaphorical witch hunts and the weaponization of government against its citizens, it's Trump and his GOP acolytes in Congress and elsewhere who are the worst offenders, a former prosecutor writes.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

13 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Law.com

Having an AI policy that outlines acceptable use, and documenting assessments that establish that AI systems are used in a manner consistent with the policy and that the benefits outweigh potential harms, can go a long way in managing legal and reputational risk.

By Charmian Aw, Diletta De Cicco, Annette Demmel, Charles-Albert Helleputte, Kyle Fath, Alan Friel, Julia Jacobson, Bartolome Martin and David Naylor

17 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Santos has already conceded that he committed theft and that he fabricated significant aspects of his resume, the very resume upon which donors relied when contributing to his campaign and upon which voters relied when casting their ballots for him, a former prosecutor writes.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

7 minute read

May 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Bringing charges against U.S. Rep. George Santos for allegedly breaking tax and campaign finance laws—which are reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn and two federal agencies—could take months or even years. But U.S. Attorney Breon Peace could potentially bring wire fraud charges against Santos based on what's already in the public record, a former prosecutor writes.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

9 minute read

April 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Going forward there is much Congress can do to ensure the integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court, a former New York prosecutor writes. And it should start by enacting legislation banning the acceptance of gifts valued at more than some nominal amount, say $25, by Supreme Court justices.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

10 minute read

June 10, 2022 | National Law Journal

"Let's talk about claim rates. But let's do it honestly and with a focus on what is reasonable—not arbitrary thresholds."

By Jeffrey Jacobson, Justin Kay, Blake Angelino

8 minute read