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Angela Turturro

Angela Turturro

Angela Turturro is the Sections editor for the New York Law Journal and head of the Contributed Content desk for ALM.

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December 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Medicaid Reform and Puerto Rico: A Fiscal and Public Health Disaster That Needs Federal Intervention

Each budget year Puerto Rico starts with a budget deficit because of the federal formula for Medicaid funding.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

8 minute read

December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Successor Liability for Taxes: 'ACI Construction'

The potential for enforcement of a transferor's tax obligations against its transferee is demonstrated by 'ACI Construction, LLC v. United States', a recent decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.

By Elliot Pisem and David E. Kahen

7 minute read

December 14, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJSBA: Increasing Required Pro Bono Hours Could Do More Harm Than Good

The NJSBA recognizes the ongoing need to provide high quality, affordable legal services to the public. But there are better ways than demanding more pro bono work from attorneys.

By Jeralyn L. Lawrence

4 minute read

December 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Admissibility and Discovery of an Expert's Compensation History

The Court of Appeals needs to resolve the Appellate Division split and provide guidance as to the extent of permissible discovery, if any at all. The court would do no wrong to follow 'Loiselle' and 'Beaudette'.

By Michael J. Hutter

13 minute read

December 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

SolarWinds: Lessons for Defending Boards in the Aftermath of Cyber Attacks

There is no doubt that cyber attacks are here to stay and that companies will continue to face lawsuits as a result of being hacked. Although consumer and shareholder class actions have traditionally been the focus of the plaintiffs' bar in this area, derivative lawsuits are on the rise.

By Margaret A. Dale and Mark D. Harris

7 minute read

December 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Court-Appointed GALs in Child Custody Cases: Are They Constitutional?

This article posits that, where the appointment of a GAL is on behalf of the court, rather than to represent what the child wants as a party to the action, the appointment creates a circumstance that may be unconstitutional and a violation of an individual party's rights.

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

12 minute read

December 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Litigation

In this Special Report: "Private Judges: How New York Can Unclog the Backlog," "Judgment Enforcement in the New Age of Digital Assets," "Foreign Country Money Judgment Actions Now Face Due Process Hurdle in New York," "The No Contact Rule: Common Scenarios and Best Practice" and "Litigation Proliferation Adds to Court Backlog."

By Angela Turturro

2 minute read

December 12, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Dec. 12, 2022

This week's Capitol Report (Amicus brief addresses access to Facebook messenger exchanges); Elder law trends explored in 'New Jersey Lawyer'; NJSBA President reflects on first six months of her term; NJSBF debuts annual art show winners.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

7 minute read

December 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

If an Organization Exists Only in Computer Code, Can It Be Sued?

This article will discuss how the cryptocurrency industry created DAOs and how they function. It will then explain how U.S. District Court Judge William W. Orrick permitted a unique use of technology to effectuate service.

By Peter Brown

7 minute read

December 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Summary Witnesses and Due Process

Federal courts must start enforcing the language of FRE 1006 and permit parties only to use charts to summarize evidence as aides rather than elicit testimony from live witnesses that merely recite the selected portions on the prepared demonstrative exhibit.

By Paul Townsend

4 minute read