Daniel R Alonso

March 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Prudent university counsel should keep in mind that New York state and federal courts have held that employees can pursue breach of contract claims based on an alleged failure to comply with workplace policies.

By Daniel R. Alonso and Brian Wegrzyn

8 minute read

February 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Steve Bannon's case should underscore, in an oblique way, that beating a case in a suspect manner in one jurisdiction might just create the opportunity for a different battle in another.

By Joel Cohen and Daniel R. Alonso

7 minute read

May 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Be prepared and know how to respond.

By Daniel R. Alonso, Preston Burton and Meredith Leeson

10 minute read

August 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Although the imposition of monitors has slowed somewhat (by design) during the current presidential administration, they are in no danger of going away.

By Daniel R. Alonso and Martin J. Foncello

7 minute read

January 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Part I of this two-part column examined the backdrop to the establishment late last year of the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, as well as the scope of the new Commission's authority. Today's Part II examines the makeup of the Commission and its staff and the conduct of Commission proceedings, including its investigatory powers.

By Daniel R. Alonso

13 minute read

January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In Part I of a of two-part article, the author examines the scope of authority of the New York State Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline.

By Daniel R. Alonso

12 minute read

October 06, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance is not just about policies, procedures and personnel, but also the culture of an organization.

By Daniel R. Alonso

9 minute read

May 16, 2007 | Law.com

Scooter Libby's recent conviction provides another opportunity for corporate executives embroiled in government investigations to consider the potential pitfalls involved in interviews with the government or testimony before investigative bodies. Attorney Daniel R. Alonso writes that aside from advising clients to tell the truth, white-collar defense counsel may do better by analyzing the various motivations that might lead otherwise innocent individuals into lying to prosecutors or a grand jury.

By Daniel R. Alonso

8 minute read

April 03, 2007 | New York Law Journal

Former prosecutors Barry M. Kamins, the president of the New York City Bar Association, and Daniel R. Alonso, the chair of the association's council on criminal justice, write that each year, the City Bar sponsors two separate awards named after famed chief prosecutors of their day - Henry L. Stimson and Thomas E. Dewey. The first non-negotiable demand of each man upon assuming office was free reign in picking his assistants, with little or no influence from local political leaders.

By Barry M. Kamins and Daniel R. Alonso

6 minute read

May 20, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Daniel R. Alonso, chief assistant in the Manhattan District Attorney's office, and Ryan C. Connors, an assistant district attorney, write that although perjury enhancements after trial are close to routine in federal courts, New York courts are less apt to impose them. They say that although that may be a function of New York's lack of sentencing guidelines, they suspect that enhancements may not be sought in many cases where they are available.

By Daniel R. Alonso and Ryan C. Connors

11 minute read