Andrew Denney

Andrew Denney is the bureau chief for the New York Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @messagetime

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February 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Creator of Iconic Walking Piano Featured in 'Big' Hires Armstrong Teasdale for Trademark Spat with FAO Schwarz

Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia played "Heart and Soul" and "Chopsticks" on the walking piano at the heart of the suit, which was surfaced by Law.com Radar, Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

AIG Accused of Failing To Refund Travel Insurance Premiums for Cancelled Trips in Proposed Class Action

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

February 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Bring Greater Justice to Our Family Court System': Government Should Ensure Equal Access to Justice for Families and Children

At a time of crisis, when the vulnerable populations who routinely appear in Family Court need help the most, their legal issues have been deemed "non-essential."

By Dawne Mitchell and Adriene Holder

3 minute read

February 17, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Lease Bars Liability Against Landlord for Water Leak

In an action for breach of a non-delegable duty, defendants sought dismissal of the complaint, alleging the lease between the parties, which governs…

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Hallmark Sues Over Lost-At-Sea Merchandise That Went Overboard in the Pacific

The greeting-card giant's filed the suit, surfaced by Law.com Radar, after Read the complaint here.

By Andrew Denney

1 minute read

February 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Second Circuit Says Report of Menacing With Gun Stop Supported Reasonable Suspicion For Stop

The ruling, authored by Judge Reena Raggi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and a summary by the Law Journal's decisions editors can be found here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Willkie Farr Representing LGBTQ+ Plaintiffs in Lawsuit Against Top Immigration Officials

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

February 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Manhattan Judge Turns Down Plaintiff's Relief Request Over 16th Century Painting

The ruling and a summary by the Law Journal's decisions editors can be found here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: EDNY Judge Finds New York's Child Victims Act Does Not Alter Limitation Times on Title IX Claims

The judge's finding comes in a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually abused by her middle school basketball coach in the late 1990s. The ruling and a summary by the Law Journal's decisions editors can be found here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York Court System Announces Relaxed Social Distancing Rules for Criminal Trials

For now, civil and family courts will continue to require six feet of social distancing.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

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