Leo K Barnes Jr

March 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal

This article discusses decisions that provide a roadmap for savvy counsel to guide the retention of an expert while simultaneously preserving applicable privileges from disclosure.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

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December 07, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Leo K. Barnes Jr., a member of Barnes & Barnes, writes that elevator accident litigation is complex and littered with liability minefields for the defense. However, early interaction with investigators and experts, coupled with a thorough documentary analysis, can level the playing field.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

10 minute read

September 20, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Leo K. Barnes Jr., a member of Barnes & Barnes, examines a question recently referred to the Court of Appeals: whether a generalized interest in soliciting business for profit constitutes a defense to a claim of tortious interference with an existing contract for an alleged tortfeasor with no previous economic relationship with the breaching party.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

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May 10, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Leo K. Barnes Jr., a member of Barnes & Barnes PC, reviews a recent decision in the Commercial Division resolving a prediscovery motion to dismiss allegations of corporate espionage, including the intentional placement of spies in the competition's workplace in an attempt to duplicate the competition's business operations.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

11 minute read

August 19, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In today's Outside Counsel, Leo K. Barnes Jr. of Barnes & Barnes analyzes Dan Rather's tort woes and the need for specificity when litigating tortious interference claims.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

11 minute read

February 01, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Leo K. Barnes Jr., a member of Barnes & Barnes, writes that as set forth in Maritime Fish and Gomez, recovery in an employee disloyalty case may be premised upon the economic loss sustained by the former employer. Moreover, the employer's economic loss may be assessed on two distinct bases.

By Leo K. Barnes Jr.

11 minute read