Susan DeSantis is the deputy editor-in-chief of the New York Law Journal. She can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @sndesantis
June 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York Law Journal Announces Lifetime Achievement Award WinnersOur winners have made an impact on the legal community and the practice of law over an entire career.
By Susan DeSantis
2 minute read
June 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Justice Cardozo's Opinion in 'Meinhard v. Salmon' Continues to ReverberateAt the heart of the 'Meinhard' opinion is the concept that a fiduciary has a duty of undivided loyalty and, therefore, may not exploit a corporate opportunity for his or her own self-benefit.
By Fred D. Weinstein
13 minute read
June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York Law Journal Announces Litigation Departments of the YearThe New York Law Journal would like to congratulate our Litigation Department of the Year winner, our two department finalists and our winners in specialty categories.
By Susan DeSantis
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June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York Law Journal Announces In-House WinnersThis contest recognizes outstanding work performed by in-house legal departments over the past year.
By Susan DeSantis
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June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Let's Tell It Like It Is: Sexual Abuse by a Cousin Is IncestAll abuse is traumatic and where one is in a trusting relationship it is even more devastating.
By Daniel Pollack and Toby G. Kleinman
7 minute read
June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
New York Law Journal Announces Distinguished LeadersThe New York Law Journal congratulates its 2018 Distinguished Leaders.
By Susan DeSantis
2 minute read
June 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Avoiding The New York Courthouse Through Arbitration May Not Be So EasyIn the absence of “critical language concerning enforcement” of the contract, the arbitrator decides all preliminary issues related to arbitration including waiver and statute of limitations defenses.
By Jonathan M. Sabin
9 minute read
June 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal
'Masterpiece Cakeshop' Is a Reminder of How Far We Still Have to GoIn reaching for evidence of religious bias in the adjudication of this claim, the Court seemed to strain to protect the sensibilities of the baker – giving short shrift to the humiliation inflicted on his customers.
By Jeffrey S. Trachtman
1 minute read
June 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
How a NY Lawyer Lost His Job Because of Depression and AnxietyThe partners at this firm probably saw Steve as a lateral associate who just didn't work out: He overlooked too many details, took too many breaks during deals and wasn't proactive enough.
By Peter Lobl
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June 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NYC Housing Court Judge Susan Avery Denied ReappointmentThe complaints against her included a 2013 incident in which she chided a lawyer with cerebral palsy for having bad handwriting, according to the letter.
By Susan DeSantis
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