Florina Altshiler

September 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In the wake of 'Bruen', defense attorneys have a second weapon in the fight against possession charges: the U.S. Constitution.

By Florina Altshiler

12 minute read

December 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

These changes in New York state reflect a national trend toward progressive prosecution, bail reform and open discovery.

By Florina Altshiler

6 minute read

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Until recently, the law in New York and elsewhere seemed settled that sexual assault can never be an “accident.” The New York Court of Appeals, however, has called the holdings in those cases into question. Thus, it is possible that coverage may exist for sexual abuse and other intentional torts even when a policy's definition of “occurrence” requires an “accident.”

By Florina Altshiler and Josh H. Kardisch

16 minute read

March 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Florina Altshiler explores the psychology of memory and techniques specific to addressing these issues starting with jury selection, and continuing with jury instructions.

By Florina Altshiler

12 minute read