Avi Weitzman

June 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

An examination of an emerging battle front regarding the controversial Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act protecting online platforms from liability over posted content—namely, how Section 230 will treat generative AI content.

By Avi Weitzman and Jackson Herndon

14 minute read

November 10, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The SEC and the CFTC recently announced billion dollar settlements against several Wall Street financial institutions involving "widespread and longstanding failures by the firms and their employees to maintain and preserve electronic communications," in violation of recordkeeping requirements in the federal securities laws. The magnitude of the fines underscore the importance of firms' record-keeping to regulators.

By Avi Weitzman, Matthew Previn and Josh Christensen

11 minute read

December 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

While the DPPA does not alter the government's substantive 'Brady' obligations, it sends a meaningful message to federal prosecutors, lays the foundation for potential contempt-of-court and sanctions recourse for 'Brady' violations, and could therefore prove a useful tool for federal criminal practitioners.

By Reed Brodsky, Avi Weitzman and David Salant

9 minute read

May 27, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Avi Weitzman and Jason P.W. Halperin propose a three-part fix to reduce the incentives and opportunity for future corruption in New York State government.

By Avi Weitzman and Jason P.W. Halperin

25 minute read