Patricia Kane

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Over the past year, the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice has significantly increased individual prosecutions for corporate misconduct. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit in particular emphasized its “clear commitment to holding individuals accountable for transnational corruption.” As more individuals challenge the charges, there will be a continued uptick in the number of issues that reach the courts and, consequently, more clarity around the application of the FCPA.

By Martin S. Bloor

8 minute read

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Federal Bar Council honored more than 70 women federal judges within the Second Circuit during a reception held March 28.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund celebrated its 45th Anniversary on March 27, where it presented Justice in Action awards to Michael C. Wu, senior VP, GC, and secretary of Carter's, Inc., and Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

April 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In their Federal E-Discovery column, H. Christopher Boehning and Daniel Toal write: Privilege and waiver issues can be especially vexing, particularly when amplified in the e‑discovery context. In 'Pearlstein v. Blackberry', Judge Katharine Parker helps unravel some of these issues, presenting what amounts to a primer on these topics.

By H. Christopher Boehning and Daniel J. Toal

7 minute read

April 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

An unsettled aspect of the condominium and cooperative conversion protection and abuse act may offer new hope.

By Ethan A. Kobre and Milad Boddoohi

9 minute read

April 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

By Patricia Kane

2 minute read

March 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Interviews will be held on Thursday, April 4.

By Patricia Kane

1 minute read

March 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his Realty Law Digest, Scott E. Mollen discusses 'Salzberg v. Sena,” where the defendants were granted $50,250 in damages for plaintiffs' unlawful tree removal and trespass; and 'Vernon Manor Co-op Apts. v. Brisport,' where the tenant didn't have to pay a disproportionate late fee.

By Scott E. Mollen

11 minute read

March 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

A major feature of the governor's original budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 is a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state—subject to the ability of counties and large cities to opt out. Here, columnist Anthony Guardino suggests that local governments also should be able to opt out of the law.

By Anthony S. Guardino

9 minute read

March 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

By Patricia Kane

3 minute read