October 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
The Precarious Path to Parenthood for Same-Sex CouplesThe times appear to be changing, albeit slowly, as to standing and parental rights.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
October 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Using Per Diem Rates for Business Travel DeductionsRelying on per diem rates simplifies tax records. The paperwork for business travel are not submitted with tax returns; they are retained with tax records. Retention of the paperwork is essential in case the IRS challenges deductions for business travel.
By Sidney Kess
6 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Motions To Disqualify Opposing Counsel, Raising the Rights of Another"When faced with a disqualification motion, 'the court's function is to take such action as is necessary to insure the proper representation of the parties and fairness in the conduct of the litigation.'"
By Elliott Scheinberg
14 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Requiem for John DurhamWith nothing to show for his investigation, Durham likely regrets agreeing to be Trump and Barr's "hatchet man."
By Bennett L. Gershman
6 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
What I Wish I Knew Then: Elise Langsam"I like to advise my young associates: Don't be so adversarial with your adversaries, unless and until you have to. You can have a very lovely working relationship with them throughout the litigation."
By Steve Cohen
11 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Developments in Camp Lejeune, Mallinckrodt and Boy Scouts CasesOn Aug. 10, 2022, President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 which provides a powerful statutory cause of action for individuals who experienced harm as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina; the Mallinckrodt trustee is currently accepting and processing claims for damages from creditors who were injured by Mallinckrodt's opioids; and the bankruptcy court ultimately confirmed BSA's plan of reorganization on Sept. 8, 2022.
By Edward E. Neiger, Alexandra Robertson and David Stern
6 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Samuel Tilden's PleaA growing number of bar associations, law schools, and legal groups are working vigorously to ensure that the rule of law is sustained.
By Jerry H. Goldfeder
5 minute read
October 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Excessive Logjam in Expungement Process a Disservice to the PublicThe leadership of the State Police and the Attorney General's Office should take urgent steps to make sure that sufficient staff are processing expungement applications and doing so in a timely fashion.
By Darren M. Gelber
6 minute read
October 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Court Defers to Debtor's Business Judgment on Lease Rejection, Even When Rejection Occurs at the Direction of the Purchaser of Its AssetsA recent decision underscores that the focus of the business judgment rule with respect to a debtor is the impact on the estate, including the decision to sell its assets and permit the purchaser to designate leases for assumption.
By Corinne Ball
12 minute read
October 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The U.S. Senate's Rule Allowing Filibusters Is Unconstitutional and Stands in the Way of Meaningful Action on Environmental ChallengesThe failure to update the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes, or to otherwise address climate change and a host of other problems can be traced in large part to the filibuster.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
9 minute read