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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

June 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Our 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 Reverberate

At 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 Year

The 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

1 minute read

June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal Announces In-House Winners

This contest recognizes outstanding work performed by in-house legal departments over the past year.

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Let's Tell It Like It Is: Sexual Abuse by a Cousin Is Incest

All 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 Leaders

The 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 Easy

In 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 Go

In 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 Anxiety

The 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

1 minute read

June 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NYC Housing Court Judge Susan Avery Denied Reappointment

The 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

1 minute read