May 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Turkish Banker Gets 32-Month Sentence in Iran Sanctions CaseIn a case that strained relations between the United States and Turkey, a judge sentenced a Turkish banker on Wednesday to just over two and a half years in prison, ignoring recommendations that he spend decades behind bars for his role in helping Iran evade U.S. economic sanctions.
By The Associated Press
4 minute read
May 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Please Don't Repo Fido: Lawmakers Look to Ban Pet LeasingNew York lawmakers are proposing legislation prohibiting lease contracts “where dogs or cats are used as collateral.”
By The Associated Press
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May 14, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Weinberg Center Honors Lesley Stahl, Judith GischeThe Weinberg Center for Elder Justice at The Hebrew Home at Riverdale honored "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl and First Department Justice Judith Gische at its Seventh Annual Awards of Distinction Breakfast.
By Staff
1 minute read
May 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Iranian Hostage's Daughter Says Iran Deal Discussions Should Include Fate of PrisonersWe have been told repeatedly that Iran is a country of laws, and the Iranian judiciary is scrupulous in its adherence to those laws. We know firsthand this is a lie.
By Sarah Moriarty
4 minute read
May 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York CEO Accused of Stealing MillionsKam Wong, a former top executive for Municipal Credit Union, is charged with fraud, embezzlement and aggravated identity theft.
By Peter Strozniak
5 minute read
May 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
The Center for New York City Law's Annual Civic Fame AwardsThe Center for New York City Law at New York Law School held its 154th CityLaw Breakfast and presented its Annual Civic Fame Awards on May 4, with featured guest and host of NY1's "Inside City Hall" Errol Louis.
By Staff
2 minute read
May 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Re-enactment of Landmark Civil Rights Case at NCBAThe Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association performed a dramatic re-enactment of the landmark civil rights case 'Meredith v. Fair' in Mineola on May 2.
By Staff
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May 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Kelley Cornish Honored at Her Justice BenefitHer Justice, a nonprofit organization that provides free legal assistance to NYC women living in poverty, honored Paul Weiss partner Kelley Cornish at its Annual Photography Auction & Benefit.
By Staff
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May 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Jed Rakoff: Only the "Relatively Rich" Can Afford to Hire a LawyerJudge Rakoff, in his Learned Hand Award speech at the Federal Bar Council's Law Day dinner, said: We cannot blind ourselves to the failure of our profession to provide affordable legal services to what is probably a majority of our fellow Americans. What is needed is a global solution.
By Jed Rakoff
10 minute read
May 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal
5th Circuit Denies Request by NY, Other States to Intervene in Fiduciary Rule SuitDrinker Biddle's Fred Reish speculates on Labor's next move.
By Melanie Waddell
4 minute read