Angela Turturro

February 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

How far can a lawyer go in protecting the client in the court of public opinion?

By Joel Cohen and James L. Bernard

6 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

When parents separate, absent contraindications, the roles of the parents should continue as much as possible. Why? For the stability of the children, and because the way the parents have allotted their respective roles—absent domestic violence—indicates that the status quo ante should be presumed to be in their child's best interests.

By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack

5 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

The LTL bankruptcy filing snatched hope for justice from the innocent injured and has left many in despair. The Third Circuit has taken the important first step to correct what never should have been permitted.

By Christopher M. Placitella

6 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule would prevent employers from entering into non-compete clauses in employment contracts and would require employers to inform current and former employees that existing non-competes are invalid. It is difficult to overestimate the effect this rule would have on thousands, if not millions, of non-compete agreements in employment contracts today.

By Karen Hoffman Lent and Kenneth Schwartz

10 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

"With a heavy heart, I announce that I will be stepping down on March 17. While I love this job, I look forward to pursuing other interests and passions, being unconstrained by my status as a judge and again able to engage in the private practice of law and in robust discussions over the role of the judiciary in defending democracy."

By Rolando T. Acosta

10 minute read

February 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Plaintiff filed suit in the Southern District of New York alleging violation of her right to "privacy" and/or "publicity" under §§50 and 51 of the New York Civil Rights Law. Her additional claims included violation of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §1051, unfair competition, breach of contract and fraud.

By Peter Brown

6 minute read

February 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In this edition of their Eastern District Roundup, Samuel Butt and Michael Brodlieb report on several significant representative decisions, including: granting a motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction because claims were not brought under the Administrative Procedures Act; finding jurisdiction lacking over a pro se complaint seeking review of an order under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act; and rulings concerning whether crimes fell within the "crime of violence" definition under 18 U.S.C. §924(c).

By Samuel Butt and Michael Brodlieb

9 minute read

February 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In late December 2022, the DCWP issued an updated set of proposals and clarifications related to the AEDT.

By Ian Carleton Schaefer, Brad Raboin and Avi Gholian

5 minute read

February 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The First Department's holding in 'BDO' is one that corporations and outside counsel conducting internal investigations and considering potential privilege issues should keep in mind.

By Lara Flath and Judy Flumenbaum

6 minute read

February 08, 2023 | Law.com

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a Minnesota attorney's suit against state and private defendants, including Minnesota's board for lawyer discipline, and affirmed the $50,000 award of Rule 11 sanctions against the plaintiff–attorney.

By John Baker and Kate Swenson

5 minute read