Jane Wester is a litigation reporter for the New York Law Journal. Email her at [email protected] or find her on Twitter @janewester.
October 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Sam Bankman-Fried Attorney Presents Client as Well-Meaning 'Math Nerd' in Opening StatementDefense attorney Mark S. Cohen said it's "not a crime to try to get Tom Brady to go on ads for your company," but federal prosecutors painted Bankman-Fried as a serial liar.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
October 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Be Nice to Everybody:' Susman Godfrey Partner Behind Fox-Dominion Settlement Impresses with EmpathySusman Godfrey partner Stephen Shackelford was preparing to give an opening statement this spring in the highest-profile case of his career—Dominion…
By Jane Wester
5 minute read
October 03, 2023 | The Recorder
Sam Bankman-Fried Sues Insurer to Cover Defense Costs in New York Criminal Trial, Other LitigationAccording to a complaint filed in the Northern District of California federal court, an insurance company must pay for his legal defense "without regard to whether payments may exhaust the policy limit."
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
October 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Let's Get the Case Moving': Menendez Bribery Trial Scheduled for MayStein appeared eager to move ahead with the case despite concerns from some attorneys about the quick pace.
By Jane Wester
4 minute read
September 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Federal Judge Allows Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim to Move Ahead Against AmazonU.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield dismissed plaintiff Gilimex's breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation and unfair trade practices claims.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
September 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Bankman-Fried Trial Judge Orders FTX Founder to Stay in Federal LockupU.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan found that the MDC has made "extraordinary accommodations" to allow Bankman-Fried to assist in his own defense from jail. He also said he was "wondering more" if the ex-crypto entrepreneur could be a flight risk.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
September 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Unprecedented': US DOJ Civil Complaint Targets eBay for Selling Environmentally Unsafe ProductsThe complaint targeted the sale of emission-control defeat devices and pesticides, among other products, according to U.S. Attorney Breon Peace.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
September 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Scheme in Manhattan Federal CourtWinston & Strawn partner Seth Farber entered the not guilty plea on Menendez' behalf, but Farber noted that he was appearing as his counsel "for this appearance only."
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
September 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal
US Virgin Islands, JPMorgan Announce $75 Million Settlement to Resolve Epstein-Related ClaimsThe bulk of the settlement is aimed at bolstering efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands to foil human trafficking.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read
September 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Allows EV Startup Canoo to Advance Lawsuit Against InvestorCanoo is represented by Kirkland & Ellis partner Aaron Marks, who argued in an amended complaint filed in September 2022 that DD Global owed disgorgement of $61 million in short-swing profits from transactions in 2021 and 2022.
By Jane Wester
3 minute read