Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | May 4, 2020
Even in the midst of stay-at-home orders and global shutdowns, attorneys are well-served by focusing on their duty of civility.
By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella | May 4, 2020
Davis Polk's contract came with a supplement that confronted issues involving conflicts of interest—any situation where the firm might continue to represent, or pick up a new client, with interests adverse to the U.S. Treasury Department.
By Marlene Satter | May 4, 2020
Further relief measures will go nowhere until businesses are provided with immunity to potential lawsuits related to employee illnesses.
By Cheryl Miller | May 4, 2020
"Everybody recognizes that everybody's got a role and responsibility to play and that it's all interconnected—we all got a crash course in the zen of how we are all tied together in things," Martin Hoshino, administrative director of the Judicial Council, tells The Recorder in a wide-ranging Q&A.
By Jane Wester | May 2, 2020
The report from Homer Venters, a doctor specializing in the provision of medical care in jails and prisons, alleged serious failures in the MDC's response to the coronavirus.
By Alaina Lancaster | May 1, 2020
San Francisco Superior Judge Ethan Schulman denied a motion that would have reclassified Lyft drivers as employees, so that they can reap the state's paid sick leave, agreeing with a federal judge who found that such a ruling would jeopardize drivers' access to federal coronavirus relief.
By MP McQueen | May 1, 2020
Currently much of the hiring is for corporate legal departments who need more lawyers to fill specific niches, or because of reduced productivity from COVID-19-related issues. But increased demand from law firms is anticipated for later this year, recruiters say.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | May 1, 2020
Sidkoff, Pincus & Green argued that it cannot conduct business or collect from clients because of a state-mandated office shutdown.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By P.J. D'Annunzio | May 1, 2020
"Motions, case management conferences, discovery matters and settlement conferences can, and should be, handled remotely," Bar Association Chancellor A. Michael Snyder said in a statement Friday. "It is critical that the system not become backlogged so significantly that recovery becomes drawn out."
By Jane Wester | May 1, 2020
In a 30-minute video posted to Vimeo, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Bar Association President Hank Greenberg agreed with her that Law Day must be celebrated despite the unusual circumstances.
Presented by BigVoodoo
This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.
Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.
Legalweek New York explores Business and Regulatory Trends, Technology and Talent drivers impacting law firms.
McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is seeking talented and motivated associate attorneys for several positions. Candidates must be admi...
Lower Manhattan firm seeks a litigator with at least 2-4 years of experience in all aspects of commercial litigation (i.e., depositions and ...
A prestigious matrimonial law firm in Garden City is seeking a skilled Associate Attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience in family law. The...