June 12, 2023 | Law.com
AI Considerations for In-House CounselHaving an AI policy that outlines acceptable use, and documenting assessments that establish that AI systems are used in a manner consistent with the policy and that the benefits outweigh potential harms, can go a long way in managing legal and reputational risk.
By Charmian Aw, Diletta De Cicco, Annette Demmel, Charles-Albert Helleputte, Kyle Fath, Alan Friel, Julia Jacobson, Bartolome Martin and David Naylor
17 minute read
May 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
DOJ Continues Losing Streak in Misguided Push to Criminally Punish No-Poach ViolationsDespite the lopsided number of unfavorable outcomes to date, the DOJ has remained undeterred in its mission to criminally punish "naked" no-poach agreements.
By Carl W. Hittinger and Andrew J. Martin
7 minute read
May 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Apartment-Dwellers May Have a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in Shared SpacesIn United States v. Lewis, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit addressed whether the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable search and seizure extends to the warrantless search of a shared back porch of a multiunit dwelling.
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp
6 minute read
May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Section 1983 'Brady' Traps: A Closer Look at 'Moran'The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit's recent decision in Moran v. Calumet City illustrates some of the obstacles Section 1983 Brady plaintiffs have to overcome.
By Martin A. Schwartz
10 minute read
April 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Reviving Universities' Possible Liability for COVID-Related ChangesIn Rynasko v. New York University, 63 F.4th 186 (2nd Cir. 2023), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit potentially revived a putative class action against NYU seeking a partial refund of tuition fees due to NYU's response to the COVID pandemic.
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp
7 minute read
March 29, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
How Aspiring GC Can Position Themselves for SuccessGeneral Counsel have a broad range of responsibilities from serving as a company's top lawyer and head of the legal department to advising on corporate strategy, managing cross function assurance efforts, responding to legal-political-social changes and more.
By Abbott Martin
6 minute read
March 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal
The Second Circuit and the Federal Arbitration Act Transportation Worker ExemptionIn Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit revisited its prior decision finding that truck drivers who deliver baked goods do not fall within the "transportation workers" exemption in the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA).
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp
8 minute read
March 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online
23 Charged With Terrorism in Atlanta 'Cop City' ProtestThe site has become the flashpoint of ongoing conflict between authorities and left-leaning protesters who have been drawn together, joining forces to protest a variety of causes.
By Jeff Martin and Jeff Amy | The Associated Press
4 minute read
March 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Punitive Damages in Section 1983 Excessive Force CasesPolice use of excessive force continues to plague the nation. Combating the problem requires serious changes in police hiring, training and supervisory practices.
By Martin A. Schwartz
11 minute read
February 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Updating FOIA's Framework for Disclosing Electronic RecordsThe court refined its framework for analyzing when FOIA requires agencies to alter electronic disclosures in order to facilitate access to records held within their databases, write contributors Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp.
By Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp
7 minute read
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