December 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal
It's the Cover-up, Not the Crime: 'U.S. v. Sullivan', Misprision of a Felony and the Disclosure of MisconductThis article examines the misprision of a felony statute and offers insight into what it means for those who become aware of a crime during the course of business moving forward.
By Kan M. Nawaday, Nick A. Mongelluzzo and Eva-Maria Ghelardi
8 minute read
December 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal
New York's Rollout of Its Adult-Use Cannabis Program Hits Another SnagAfter numerous false starts, the Marihuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law on March 31, 2021. Yet, almost two years later, there are still no legal sales of adult-use cannabis in New York.
By Alexander G. Malyshev
6 minute read
December 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal
A Review of Notable Decisions as the Year EndsThe Surrogate's and Appellate courts throughout the state weighed in on issues significant to the estate practitioner.
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper
7 minute read
December 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
A 'Delightful' Look Into Trial Life'The Big Cut' is a "delightful escapade into the life of a fictional dynamic New York trial lawyer, Johnny Ocean, who is brought into a difficult case."
By Peter E. Bronstein
5 minute read
December 01, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Don't Take My Kids: Red Flags and Responsibilities in Child Custody CasesThe circumstances in recent cases are tragic. However, they each contain important lessons for us about heeding red flags in family matters and understanding what we can do to help stop cases like these from happening again.
By Bari Weinberger
9 minute read
December 01, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Online Reviews and Reputational Damage: The Fine Line Between Opinion and DefamationWhen do online reviews cross the line? In assessing these types of cases, New Jersey courts will carefully weigh and balance the protection of free speech and one's reputation. But overall, depending upon the language and interpretation of your negative review, you could potentially find yourself on the right side of the "v" in a defamation lawsuit.
By Nicholas A. Duston and Annamaria Del Buono
7 minute read
December 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Who May Raise Arguments Deemed Permissible for First Time on Appeal?The essence of this article is who may raise such sanctioned arguments first time on appeal, the appellant, the respondent, or both? We digress from the answer to this question to examine several sanctioned categories.
By Elliott Scheinberg
15 minute read
December 01, 2022 | New York Law Journal
How Extraordinary Is Extraordinary? Discretionary Limitations on AttachmentsIn their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky discuss a recent decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that opens the door for district courts to consider, in addition to the requirements of New York's attachment statute, "extraordinary circumstances," such as the potential impact of the proposed attachment on third parties as well as public policy concerns.
By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky
10 minute read
November 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal
When Judges Refer Cases for ProsecutionIt would be foolish indeed for judges to lose their unique platform and typically more objective—non-party—status to ensure that wrongdoers are brought to justice if and when they fully warrant it.
By Joel Cohen
7 minute read
November 30, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Environmental Law's Top 10 of 2022Environmental law and policy in New Jersey have seldom remained in a static condition. Rather, they have continued to evolve due to judicial, executive, and legislative decisions. The most significant of those developments in 2022 are reviewed in this article.
By Lewis Goldshore
9 minute read