June 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Beginning of the End: Upcoming Deadlines, Resolution Updates in Mass Tort LitigationThis installment of the Mass Torts Update highlights upcoming deadlines and resolution updates in mass tort litigation, focusing on four specific cases.
By Edward E. Neiger, Alexandra W. Robertson, David H. Stern and Tessa G. Cuneo
6 minute read
June 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Theft Loss Deductions DeniedIn two recent Tax Court decisions, it was determined that, although there had been a loss in value attributable to activities ultimately determined to be crimes, no theft loss was allowable to the petitioners because no crime in the nature of theft had been committed against the petitioners themselves to deprive them of property that they owned.
By Elliot Pisem and David E. Kahen
9 minute read
June 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
AI Threatens User PrivacyWithout specific legal guardrails, the use of AI tools must be approached with caution. This article addresses some of the issues that users and companies using AI applications should be considering in addressing the privacy of users and their transactions.
By Peter Brown
8 minute read
June 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Is It Binding? (Part Two)This month's Practical New York Practice™ column dives into the third, frankly mysterious formula set forth in CPLR 2104 to create an enforceable stipulation: "An agreement between parties or their attorneys relating to any matter in an action…reduced to the form of an order and entered."
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
13 minute read
June 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Cybersecurity in Multidistrict LitigationMDLs can pose unique challenges for cybersecurity litigators as MDLs often involve large volumes of data that may be consolidated from disparate sources. This article examines some key cybersecurity considerations for attorneys that are part of an MDL.
By Daniel B. Garrie, Michael Mann and Leo M. Gordon
8 minute read
June 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Federal Issue Not Substantial Enough for RemovalWhere diversity jurisdiction is lacking, removal to federal court typically requires the removed case to assert a federal cause of action. An exception exists, however, where removal is proper if the state cause of action asserted involves a substantial federal issue.
By Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood
8 minute read
June 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Supreme Court Review: Title VII, Retaliatory Intent and Exemption from ArbitrationThis column discusses three recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that impact an employee's ability to challenge their employer's actions and an employer's ability to compel arbitration.
By David E. Schwartz and Emily D. Safko
8 minute read
June 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Mediation: A Wise Choice for the Resolution of Medical Malpractice Cases for Both Plaintiffs and DefendantsIn this article, Marsha L. Steinhardt makes a case for why mediation would be a great option specifically for medical malpractice cases, highlighting some key examples of its benefits.
By Marsha L. Steinhardt
5 minute read
June 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Service of Process by EmailService of process by email under CPLR 308(5) may comport with the Due Process Clause if it provides notice reasonably calculated, under all the circumstances, to apprise the defendant of the pendency of the action and allow her to present her objections.
By Joel R. Brandes
15 minute read
June 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Crafting Effective Strategies for Family Law Cases: What's Your ASK?To family law practitioners to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients, cases must be meticulously prepared, anticipating every potential scenario and by crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the court. At the heart of this preparation lies a fundamental question: "What's your ASK?"
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
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