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Jason Grant

Jason Grant

Jason Grant is a staff writer covering legal stories and cases for the New York Law Journal, the National Law Journal and Law.com, and a former practicing attorney. He's written and reported previously for the New York Times, the Star-Ledger, the L.A. Times and other publications. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter, pls find him @JasonBarrGrant

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January 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Moonlighting as Agents and Repping Rock Bands: NYSBA Panel Tackles Ethics for Sports and Entertainment Lawyers

The nearly hourlong session featured speakers Devika Kewalramani, a Moses Singer partner who leads her firm's Law Firm Industry practice that advises on ethical aspects of law practice, and Carla Varriale-Barker a Segal McCambridge shareholder and Columbia University professor of sports law and ethics.

By Jason Grant

6 minute read

January 23, 2023 | Law.com

Ohio Supreme Court Opens Second Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule Changes Affecting Remote Court Appearances, Expert Witness Qualifications

The Ohio Supreme Court has opened its second public comment period for proposed rule changes that would affect physical versus remote court appearances, expert witness qualifications, and certain civil court and juvenile court rules.

By Jason Grant

4 minute read

January 23, 2023 | Law.com

Maine Supreme Court Appoints New Member and Alternate Member of Committee on Judicial Conduct

Both of the appointees will serve in their positions until September 1, 2028.

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2 minute read

January 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Appeals Court: Continued At-Will Employment Sufficient Consideration for Restrictive Covenant in NDA

Reversing the lower court, the Connecticut Appellate Court ruled that continued at-will employment can be sufficient consideration for a restrictive covenant in a nondisclosure agreement.

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5 minute read

January 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Charlie Rose Lawsuit Sees Several Major Claims Dismissed

Much of the former makeup artist's 2019-filed suit, in which she details Rose allegedly "preying" on female staff for years at a TV studio described as a "sexual hunting ground," is no longer alive. But it appears gender discrimination and harassment claims remain in the suit.

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5 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Lil Wayne's $20M Suit Against Prominent Entertainment Attorney Knocked Down by NY Appeals Court

The Appellate Division, First Department's opinion, which addressed the four different claims succinctly, saying each was devoid of any merit, appears to be a blow through the heart of the musician's 10-claim, 2019-filed suit against Sweeney.

By Jason Grant

8 minute read

January 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Richard Donoghue, Former Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General at Time of Insurrection, to Be Honored by NYSBA

"When it mattered most, Richard Donoghue stood up for the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law," said Sherry Levin Wallach, the New York State Bar Association's president.

By Jason Grant

4 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Law.com

Divorce Lawyer Gets Five-Year Suspension for Romantic Relationship With Client, Other Ethics Violations

The attorney failed to appear at four separate court hearings in a divorce case without giving notice to his client, the court or opposing counsel, according to a public notice about the suspension.

By Jason Grant

4 minute read

January 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

First Department Rejects Gibson Dunn's Attempt to Stop Traverse Hearing in Suit Seeking $325K in Legal Fees

Gibson Dunn's lawsuit filed in 2016 alleges that several individual defendants are liable based on theories of alter ego and piercing the corporate veil after a judgment for outstanding fees was entered against former client Be In, Inc.

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6 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Law.com

After 'Baseless' Accusations Against Judge, Lawyer's Third Petition for Admission to Federal Court Rejected

The "new allegation of the chief judge's supposed involvement in the death of a court employee gave only more reason for the district court to conclude that the same character traits that led to denial of [Frank] Lawrence [Jr.]'s petition [for admission to that Michigan Western District federal court] in 2018 continued to plague him in 2021," the Sixth Circuit panel said.

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