Carlos J Cuevas

January 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The fact that someone is a former prosecutor should not disqualify him or her from serving on the New York Court of Appeals.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

3 minute read

December 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Each budget year Puerto Rico starts with a budget deficit because of the federal formula for Medicaid funding.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

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

October 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The fundamental flaw of the Insular Cases is that the doctrine is predicated upon racist concepts that predominated 19th century America.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

7 minute read

August 25, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The Second Circuit joined other Circuit Courts in adopting the continuous concealment doctrine.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

5 minute read

June 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The consumer bankruptcy system is predicated upon an honest debtor being able to receive a fresh start. The discharge injunction is the judicial order that effectuates the fresh start.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

7 minute read

March 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'Wigley' provides an excellent example of why parties should try to resolve non-dischargeability adversary proceedings through mediation.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

8 minute read

February 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

An important recent decision that merits discussion is 'In the Matter of Kossoff PLLC' because it discusses whether a bankruptcy court has the authority to incarcerate a person who has committed civil contempt.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

6 minute read

October 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

"There should be a referendum held in Puerto Rico concerning whether Puerto Rico should be admitted as a state of the United States. The results of the Puerto Rico referendum should be binding upon the federal government."

By Carlos J. Cuevas

6 minute read

February 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Biden Administration, Congress, the FOMB, and Puerto Rico need to work collaboratively to rectify the enormous problems that plague Puerto Rico. This article discusses the areas needing attention for a successful long-term economic development plan.

By Carlos J. Cuevas

7 minute read