December 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal
More Homeowners Advised at Foreclosure ConferencesResidential foreclosure filings are expected to decline this year, although they remain high. Meanwhile, legal representation at settlement conferences has continued to climb, according to a new survey.
By Andrew Keshner
2 minute read
December 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Attorney Accused in Theft of $500,000 From ClientsManhattan prosecutors have accused a former real estate attorney of stealing more than $500,000 from clients.
By Andrew Keshner
2 minute read
December 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Judges Overturn 'Trial Preparation' Exception to ID RulesThe State Court of Appeals has ruled that pretrial photo displays, which prosecutors make to eyewitnesses in the name of trial preparation, are not exempt from hearings on unduly suggestive identification.
By Andrew Keshner
7 minute read
December 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Attorney Accused in Theft of $500,000 From ClientsManhattan prosecutors have accused a former real estate attorney of stealing more than $500,000 from clients.
By Andrew Keshner
2 minute read
December 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Judges Overturn 'Trial Preparation' Exception to ID RulesThe State Court of Appeals has ruled that pretrial photo displays, which prosecutors make to eyewitnesses in the name of trial preparation, are not exempt from hearings on unduly suggestive identification.
By Andrew Keshner
7 minute read
December 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Law Prof, Students Provide Impetus for Arson ExonerationAn investigation begun four years ago by a law professor, who tapped her students to assist in research, interviews and attempts to track down a crucial witness to a 1980 fire, culminated Wednesday in overturned arson/murder convictions for three men.
By Andrew Keshner
5 minute read
December 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Law Prof, Students Provide Impetus for Arson ExonerationAn investigation begun four years ago by a law professor, who tapped her students to assist in research, interviews and attempts to track down a crucial witness to a 1980 fire, culminated Wednesday in overturned arson/murder convictions for three men.
By Andrew Keshner
5 minute read
December 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Judge Allows Anonymous Jury in Terror Support TrialEastern District Judge Nicholas Garaufis said specific information about jurors would be withheld during the selection process, given the seriousness of the charges, the reasonable fear of retaliation and publicity accompanying the case against an Air Force veteran accused of giving material support to ISIS.
By Andrew Keshner
2 minute read
December 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Senate Confirms Capers as U.S. AttorneyThe U.S. Senate confirmed Robert Capers as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District on Tuesday by a voice vote.
By Andrew Keshner
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December 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Judge Allows Anonymous Jury in Terror Support TrialEastern District Judge Nicholas Garaufis said specific information about jurors would be withheld during the selection process, given the seriousness of the charges, the reasonable fear of retaliation and publicity accompanying the case against an Air Force veteran accused of giving material support to ISIS.
By Andrew Keshner
2 minute read