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September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Anti-SLAPP Suit, Copyright Infringement Claim and Dismissal of Evidence Request

This column reports on several recent significant decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

By Samuel Butt and John Moore

9 minute read

September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Forming a HOA in New York: 3 Pathways to Meet Regulatory Requirements

Question: I am a developer in upstate New York, and I am looking to form a homeowners association as part of a residential development. Can you lay…

By Erica F. Buckley

6 minute read

September 12, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Web 3.0: How Will Blockchain Impact Your Practice?

"There have been no shortage of government enforcement actions in this space, yet the law is far from settled," write Sidley Austin's Lilya Tessler, Scott Parel and Angela Zambrano.

By Lilya Tessler, Scott Parel and Angela Zambrano

8 minute read

September 11, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Can Expunged Records Be Used in Child Abuse Cases?

"Although the criminal investigation records had been obtained from the prosecutor's office, and exchanged with Arlo's counsel, Arlo objected to the use of his expunged records in the Title 9 trial," writes

By Louis F. Locascio

5 minute read

September 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Falling Behind in Implementing Bold Climate Law

"We still do not know how much sweat and treasure will be required, but sadly it appears that the political will may be faltering," writes Michael B. Gerrard.

By Michael B. Gerrard

16 minute read

September 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

First Department Rules Court of Appeals Decision re Email Settlements "Not Controlling," "Needless Formality," Part II

"The e-mails from plaintiff and Bloom at the end of their e-mails constituted 'signed writings' within the meaning of the statute of frauds," writes Elliott Scheinberg.

By Elliott Scheinberg

13 minute read

September 11, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

'Commit Yourself to Act': Actionable Guidance for Ethical Dilemmas

"Lawyers need not be a tortured Prince Hamlet, strutting back and forth, agonizing over an ethical dilemma," writes columnist Michael P. Maslanka.

By Michael P. Maslanka

6 minute read

September 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Is Your Award Taxable? A Look at the Taxation of Judgments and Settlements

"Almost any amount received will be considered income unless there is an exception or exclusion contained with the Internal Revenue Code or case law," writes Schenck Price's Douglas Eisenberg.

By Douglas Eisenberg

9 minute read

September 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

First Department Rules Court of Appeals Decision re Email Settlements 'Not Controlling,' 'Needless Formality,' Part I

"Plaintiff argued that MRLS' intentional programing of its name on top of all faxed documents, satisfied the subscription requirement," writes Elliott Scheinberg.

By Elliott Scheinberg

13 minute read

September 10, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Does 'Heath' Have Teeth? The New Era of Criminal Discovery Rights in Texas

"'Heath' dramatically expands prosecutorial duties and discovery obligations under Article 39.14(a)," write Rick Cofer and Megan Rue of Cofer & Connelly.

By Rick Cofer and Megan Rue

11 minute read