Angela Turturro

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Writing in clear, plain language that the party is entitled to recover attorney fees in any situation will help to avoid potential litigation.

By Joseph D. Nohavicka

8 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Judge Morris has had an enormous impact on the practice of law in the United States, and her impact on the American legal system is indisputable.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

5 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

States are divided as to whether these stocks, vested or unvested, constitute wages. While federal law prohibits employers from improperly withholding employee wages, it does not protect equity compensation.

By Ryen Lim

8 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The law in this area is likely to get more complicated before it gets simpler. The 'Lightstone' case shows that even a relatively simple emoji, with relatively straightforward meaning, can lead to a nuanced analysis.

By Stephen M. Kramarsky and John Millson

9 minute read

November 14, 2022 | Law.com

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a City of St. Louis ordinance requiring a permit for the distribution of "potentially hazardous food" against a Free Speech challenge brought by persons who, as part of their charitable and religious practice, gave food to unhoused persons.

By John Baker and Kate Swenson

5 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Interrogatories have been a cost-effective disclosure device used in matrimonial actions, before or instead of depositions, especially where the parties have limited financial resources.

By Joel R. Brandes

14 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal

In this week's Bar Report: NJSBA-drafted bill on elective spousal share clears assembly; Top state policy makers to headline climate change conference; Manasquan husband and wife attorneys host charity polar plunge, raising $1.2 million; Hundreds gather at Mid-Year Meeting for fun, sun and learning; and NJSBA seeks feedback on attorney wellness.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

9 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In complex litigation, the use of Special Masters, or referees as they are sometimes called in New York state court, is pervasive and can be strategically utilized to the benefit of the parties and the court alike.

By Victoria Corder and Felice Galant

8 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Over the past few decades, a deep split has developed between New York's state and federal courts over the enforceability of fee provisions incorporating general commercial practice. The First Department has upheld them, but federal judges in the Southern District have invalidated them as unenforceable "agreements to agree."

By Curtis Leitner, Peter Gennuso and MarcAnthony Bonanno

8 minute read

November 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

We were overdue for a decision clarifying the roles of the employers-liability and excess carriers in a case involving a "grave injury." In 'Bosquez v. RXR Realty', the First Department helpfully offered one.

By Kevin Szczepanski

6 minute read