March 18, 2019 | Litigation Daily
NY Judge Orders Michael Cohen Search Warrant Info Released With RedactionsU.S. District Judge William Pauley ordered the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office to post the redacted versions on the public docket by Tuesday.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Vance's Manafort Indictment Close to the Edge of NY's Double Jeopardy Cliff, Experts SayThe Manhattan DA's indictment of Trump's former campaign chairman is the first test of state prosecutors' attempts to steer clear of New York's double jeopardy law, while holding the president's former aides accountable in the event of a pardon.
By Colby Hamilton
5 minute read
March 15, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Experts Say Vance's Manafort Indictment Close to the Edge of NY's Double Jeopardy CliffThe Manhattan DA's indictment of Trump's former campaign chairman is the first test of state prosecutors' attempts to steer clear of New York's double jeopardy law, while holding the president's former aides accountable in the event of a pardon.
By Colby Hamilton
5 minute read
March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Upper West Side Skyscraper's Future Uncertain After NY State Court RulingManhattan Supreme Court Justice Franc Perry's ruling that project's approval rested on a bad reading of zoning law raises questions about an ambiguous set of rules and whether government assurances trump statutory language.
By Colby Hamilton
6 minute read
March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Trump Can Face Litigation in State Courts as President, Appellate Panel Majority Rules"...[T]hough he is tasked with significant responsibilities, the President is still a person, and he is not above the law," the appellate panel majority found.
By Colby Hamilton
6 minute read
March 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Second Circuit Affirms Rejection of Attorney Fees Hike in 'Close to Worthless' Class SettlementThe agreement between hundreds of thousands of potential members of a class action against digital jukebox maker TouchTone was found to be worth about $75,000, while fees for counsel could have topped $100,000.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
March 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Manafort Indicted by Manhattan DA for Mortgage FraudThe indictment's announcement comes mere moments after Manafort was sentenced to a substantial sentence in Washington, D.C., federal court.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Queens Democratic DA Candidates Take the Stage at CUNY Law SchoolSix of the Democratic candidates for Queens district attorney tried to set themselves apart despite many commonalities as voters get ready for the June 25 primary election.
By Colby Hamilton
6 minute read
March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Swatch Wins Suit Over Sale of Counterfeit Watches in Case Marked by TensionsThe watchmaker ultimately prevailed in its suit against a SoHo landlord accused of selling knockoffs, navigating through early issues with counsel in the case before U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty.
By Colby Hamilton
3 minute read
March 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
SDNY Judge Finds Assault During Jail Stint Can Form Basis for Career Offender StatusU.S. District Judge Richard Berman, in a case of first impression, agreed with a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit finding New York's prison assault qualified as a violent felony under the Armed Career Criminal Act.
By Colby Hamilton
4 minute read
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