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Susan DeSantis

Susan DeSantis

Susan DeSantis is the deputy editor-in-chief of the New York Law Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @sndesantis

February 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Book Weaves Magnificent Narrative on Role of Copyright in Newsgathering

'Who Owns The News? A History of Copyright' spins stories of information-gatherers who bundled it, monetized it and tried (by means legal and extralegal) to protect their hard-earned labors.

By Raymond J. Dowd

5 minute read

February 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Upstate NY's Female Judges Tell Stories of Mistaken Identity, Isolation

Being a female judge in upstate New York is still a rarity. There are 25 mostly rural upstate counties with no female judges in the state's employ and 10 with just one each.

By Susan DeSantis

5 minute read

February 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Rule 68 Does Limit Exposure but Isn't as Broad as Column Suggests

A full evaluation of the impact of Rule 68 on a defendant's exposure in a case involving statutory fee-shifting requires analysis of whether the statute at issue characterizes attorneys' fees as a part of the costs.

By James Francis

4 minute read

February 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Texas Prosecutor Calls for Discovery Reform in NY State

This discovery reform brings speedier dispositions of cases and earlier closure for victims. Faster resolution also means a lower cost for our taxpayers.

By Julia Rubio and Linda Garza

3 minute read

February 08, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Treatment of Transgender People in Custody Must Improve

Quite frankly, it is difficult to overstate the extent to which transgender people are subjected to mockery, humiliation and violence at the hands of the police.

By Deborah Lolai

5 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Grassroots 'Black Lives' Program Operates Out of NY

The New York-based nonprofit network is made of up about 5,000 lawyers and includes a clinical program involving students from 18 schools who partner with advocacy groups to advance social change.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Criticize Rudy Giuliani All You Want But Don't Take Away His Law License

Giuliani's public appearances are so strange that it would be hard to prove that his pronouncements are statements of fact and even if they are, that he knew at the time that what he was saying was false.

By Rebecca Roiphe

6 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

No Way for a Jurist to End 19 Years of Service 

To be treated this way by his peers and to have a brilliant judicial career capstoned with ignominy in this manner is disgraceful and saddening.

By Joseph Nohavicka

2 minute read

February 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

E. Leo Milonas to Chair NY's Judicial Nomination Commission

E. Leo Milonas, a former chief administrative judge, served as a judge for the Appellate Division, First Department.

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

February 06, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Ganfer Shore MP Predicts 'Bright Future for Boutiques'

Steven Shore, managing partner of Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer, said the firm could face challenges in an economic downturn, but is poised for success thanks to its size.

By Susan DeSantis

6 minute read