May 31, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Judge Declares Mistrial in Politician Corruption CaseAfter a jury deadlocked following nine days of deliberations, a judge Thursday declared a mistrial in a federal corruption trial that accused former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano of accepting bribes, kickbacks and a $100,000-a-year no-show job for his wife.
By The Associated Press
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May 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Winning the Biomechanical 'Frye' HearingThe Frye test emphasizes “counting scientists votes, rather than verifying the soundness of a scientific conclusion."
By Steven Balson-Cohen
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May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
City Bar Association Hosts Ginsburg LectureThe New York City Bar Association held its annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law on Tuesday.
By Staff
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May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
At the End of His Life, Lawyer Who Labored in Obscurity Deserves RecognitionI needed to write this now so that Mike and his family have a chance to read it together. His doctors recently informed him that his time is running out.
By George A. Farkas
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May 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Metropolitan Black Bar Association 34th Anniversary GalaThe Metropolitan Black Bar Association 34th anniversary awards gala took place on May 18 at Pier Sixty in Manhattan.
By Staff
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May 24, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Partial Verdict in NY Politicians' Corruption CaseA former top official for a Long Island town accused of taking bribes has been acquitted of all corruption charges.
By The Associated Press
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May 24, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Fourth Annual James Duane AwardsDavid Tulchin, of counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell, Esterina Giuliani, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, and Qian Gao, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, were honored with James Duane Awards.
By Staff
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May 23, 2018 | New York Law Journal
In Mediation, Right Is IrrelevantIn mediation, what gets the parties into “the zone” depends on a variety of factors that have nothing to do with the merits of the lawsuit.
By Michael Starr
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May 22, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York Legal Assistance Group Annual GalaMacAndrews & Forbes executive VP and GC Steven Cohen and Latham & Watkins partner James Brandt were honored at the annual gala of the New York Legal Assistance Group.
By Staff
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May 21, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NYSTLA Annual Law Day DinnerNew York State Trial Lawyers Association honored Senator Charles Schumer and Court of Appeals Judge Paul Feinman at its annual Law Day Dinner.
By Staff
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