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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 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Trump Lawyers Argue That Discussions About Sexual Misconduct Should Not Be Released

Lawyers for President Donald Trump argued in court Tuesday that a former "Apprentice" contestant should not be able to obtain information on his campaign's discussions of other women who have also accused him of sexual misconduct.

By The Associated Press

1 minute read

June 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

2018 Attorneys' Guide to Civil Practice in the New York County Supreme Court

For the past 22 years, NYCLA's Committee on the Supreme Court has published its annually updated Attorneys' Guide to Civil Practice in the New York County Supreme Court, which is an exceptional guide book covering all aspects of litigating in Manhattan. And once again the 23rd edition of the Attorneys' Guide does not disappoint.

By Peter McGowan

1 minute read

June 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges From Grand Jury

Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning in state court in Manhattan to two counts of first- and third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, kicking off another legal battle for the embattled movie mogul.

By Andrew Denney | Susan DeSantis

3 minute read

June 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Michael Miller Addresses NYSBA as Its President

"Members of this great profession of ours, particularly the members of the organized bar, stand on the front lines protecting, defending—and yes, even expanding—our precious civil liberties and the administration of justice."

By Michael Miller

5 minute read

June 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Rebuttal Witnesses at Trial in the Case in Chief

When the primary reason plaintiff seeks to introduce rebuttal testimony is to simply bolster their own case and counter the defendant's, courts generally do not permit the rebuttal testimony.

By Jeff S. Korek and Abraham Z. Melamed

11 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Q&A: Frugal Management Results in High Profits for Equity Partners

Raymond Dowd of Dunnington Bartholow & Miller's executive committee says the 23-lawyer firm functions by consensus. "This ensures that decision…

By Susan DeSantis

2 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Facing Increased Competition, NY Bar Associations Reveal New Incentives

The New York City Bar is set to announce today that most of its hundreds of CLE classes will be free for new graduates, newly admitted lawyers, in-house/corporate counsel, academics, nonprofit lawyers, judges and their staffs.

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

June 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Nassau Bar President Wants to Reach New Lawyers

Elena Karabatos is a partner in the matrimonial practice of Schlissel Ostrow Karabatos.  She is the immediate past president of the New York Chapter…

By Susan DeSantis

1 minute read

May 31, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New State Bar Association President Sees Tremendous Opportunity for Growth

"There are a lot of lawyer jokes, but when people are in trouble and need help, they don't call comedians – they call us."

By Susan DeSantis

8 minute read

May 30, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Murphy & McGonigle: A Firm Without the 'Sharp Elbows You May Find Elsewhere'

"We represent many of the major financial institutions in the country ... most have told us they appreciate the combination of cost-efficiencies and specialized talent," said Len Amoruso, managing partner of the New York office of Murphy & McGonigle.

By Susan DeSantis

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