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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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June 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In Reversal, First Department Rules Billionaire John Paulson Can't Close Courtroom for Arguments Over Wife's $1B Suit Against Him

The lower court wrongly inserted an "unwritten category of cases," namely proceedings that may include arguments implicating documents filed under seal, into New York's "statutory exception" to the rule that court proceedings should be open to the public, an appeals panel said.

By Jason Grant

6 minute read

June 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Dianne Renwick Named Presiding Justice of First Department, Making Her First Woman of Color to Lead the Court

"With her extensive experience and diverse background, I'm confident that Justice Renwick will bring honor and integrity to New York State's judiciary and serve New Yorkers with fairness and impartiality," said Gov. Hochul.

By Jason Grant

5 minute read

June 21, 2023 | Law.com

Google Alleges California Businessman Manipulates Its 'Industry-Leading Business Listing Services'

The complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Jason Grant

5 minute read

June 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Appeals Court Rules New York City Owes Back Pay to 18-B Attorneys

In a victory for assigned counsel representing the poor and children, who for many years argued they were underpaid lawyers, a state appeals court has ruled New York City must pay the lawyers a court-ordered $83-per-hour rate hike retroactive to Feb. 2, 2022.

By Jason Grant

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June 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New York City Bar Rates 14 Candidates Vying for Civil Court Judge and DA Positions in Contested Primaries Set for June 27

Notably, all three candidates running against each other in the city Civil Court judicial race for the 6th Municipal District were rated as "not approved" by the bar association.

By Jason Grant

4 minute read

June 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Citing Anti-SLAPP Statute, Appeals Court Awards Adam Leitman Bailey Attorney Fees, Costs for Having to Defend Against $25M 'Malicious Media Campaign' Suit

Bailey's "statements, which concern a landlord/tenant dispute between a large real estate developer and a sole holdout tenant [represented by Bailey], constituted comments and an exercise of free speech in connection with an issue of public interest," said an Appellate Division, First Department panel.

By Jason Grant

10 minute read

June 12, 2023 | Law.com

Putative Class Action Launched Against Geico for Alleged Secret Reporting of Video-Watcher's Data to Google

"When Plaintiff watched videos on the Website, Defendants disclosed information that allowed Google (and any ordinary person) to readily identify Plaintiff's video-watching behavior," the complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles alleges.

By Jason Grant | Riley Brennan

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June 12, 2023 | Law.com

8th Circuit Declares 'Moot' Battle Between 10 States and Biden Over Contractor Vaccine Mandate

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has declared "moot" a legal battle between federal contractors and subcontractors and President Joseph Biden over an attempt to impose a vaccine mandate on the contracted workers.

By Jason Grant

3 minute read

June 09, 2023 | Law.com

US Attorney's Office in California Launches $40M Suit Against Public Utility Over Historically Destructive 2017 Wildfire

This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.

By Jason Grant

4 minute read

June 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Appeals Court Rejects Ex-Bronx-Prosecutor-Turned-Defense-Lawyer's Effort to Compel FOIL Info on Bronx ADAs' Alleged 'Misconduct'

A state appeals court Thursday rejected an ex-Bronx-prosecutor-turned-defense-attorney's effort to compel FOIL request information tied to all Bronx ADAs at his old office who've committed "misconduct" during Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark's tenure.

By Jason Grant

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