November 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal
2022 Roundup: Comment Amendments, Ethics Opinion, 'Epstein v. Cantor'2022 was an eventful year for law firms and law firm partners.
By Arthur J. Ciampi and Maria L. Ciampi
13 minute read
November 23, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Ransomware: Data Held HostageGiven the increasing frequency of ransomware attacks, organizations need to have appropriate policies and procedures in place before an attack occurs to limit data exposure and data loss and minimize the organization's downtime in the event of a ransomware attack.
By James Vezeris
8 minute read
November 22, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
The Shifting Sands of Data Privacy Legislation: Preparing New Jersey Businesses for What Is To ComeThese best practices will help protect New Jersey businesses from potential legal and regulatory actions.
By John T. Wolak and William C. Martinez
9 minute read
November 22, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Chinese Efforts To Obstruct Huawei Prosecution Illustrate Hybrid Corporate Espionage RisksWhile China's target was the U.S. government in this instance, the defendants' alleged conduct and methodologies illustrate security risks and compliance challenges faced by private U.S. entities and their personnel related to insider threats and corporate espionage.
By Emil Bove and Lee Vartan
7 minute read
November 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Statutory Standing Under §10(b) and SEC Rule 10b-5The Second Circuit articulated a new categorical application of the "purchaser-seller" rule, furthering a 70-year-long trend toward a narrower class of Rule 10b-5 plaintiffs.
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp
7 minute read
November 22, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Giving Thanks …This Thanksgiving, I'd like to address problems I believe arise from the recent Supreme Court order, which in my opinion, regresses from improvements made in the Municipal Court system as a result of virtual appearances.
By Peter H. Lederman
5 minute read
November 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal
What's at Stake in 'Proof of Stake'?Ethereum's effectuation of the "Merge" was a technological tour-de-force with significant environmental upsides in reducing energy consumption and perhaps facilitating continued future innovation in the blockchain space. But unsettled fundamental legal questions remain.
By Robert A. Schwinger
17 minute read
November 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The Importance of Court Scrutiny of Hidden Arbitration ClausesCompanies like Uber and Lyft have buried arbitration clauses in their terms of service, and then invoked them when sued by their passengers. For this reason, it is important that personal injury attorneys have some basic fluency in the principles that apply when courts are asked to evaluate when a case can or should be sent to arbitration.
By Robert S. Kelner, Gail S. Kelner and Joshua D. Kelner
12 minute read
November 21, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Why There Might Still Be Hope for Non-Parents in Child Custody LitigationNow that more than two years have passed since the 'C.J.C.' opinion came out, various courts of appeals have started narrowing in on the mystery standard for overcoming the fit parent presumption.
By Holly J. Draper
7 minute read
November 21, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
What the Adnan Syed and Curtis Flowers Cases Highlight About Attorney MisconductWe must continue to hold attorneys accountable and seek different solutions to prevent this type of injustice.
By NJLJ Young Lawyers Advisory Board
8 minute read