New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Harvey M. Stone and Richard H. Dolan | May 10, 2018
In their Eastern District Roundup, Harvey M. Stone and Richard H. Dolan report on a decision declining to dismiss claims of housing discrimination; a decision finding that plaintiff had failed to make a valid formal or informal refund claim within the statute of limitations; and a decision stating the reasons for a probationary sentence with financial restitution.
By Amanda Bronstad | May 10, 2018
In a marked shift from the first hearing in the opioid litigation, a federal judge praised lawyers for getting closer to reaching a global settlement…
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Francis J. Lawall and Kate A. Mahoney | May 10, 2018
A designation of “insider” status can impact a wide range of issues within a bankruptcy proceeding and sometimes change the outcome of the case. For example, the preference clawback period is deemed extended to one year for any payments or other transfers made by a debtor to an insider
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin | May 10, 2018
Many lawyers are concerned about how to deal with an expert witness. Interestingly enough, the same rules and concepts that apply to questions for lay witnesses, also apply to an expert witness.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | May 10, 2018
I am in-house counsel working with an insurance company and want to save money. To do so, I would utilize paralegals and in-house office attorneys with a company that is located in other states to prepare documents, pleadings and strategy. Then outside counsel would be hired to review the documents and then appear in the local court. Is this ethical?
By Amanda Bronstad | May 9, 2018
A judge overseeing hundreds of opioid lawsuits has ordered lawyers to disclose their third-party litigation financing arrangements.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Sid Steinberg | May 9, 2018
Laws prohibiting prospective employers from asking applicants about their prior wage history have been part of a growing trend across the country.
By Katheryn Tucker | May 9, 2018
The Georgia Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether litigation funding agreements amount to illegally high interest loans or investment contracts that reward risk—and industry groups are watching and filing amicus briefs in support of the practice.
Delaware Business Court Insider | Commentary
By Jonathan G. Strauss and Shannon S. Frazier | May 9, 2018
On April 6, the Delaware Corporation Law Section of the Delaware Bar Association proposed some major and minor amendments to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. If introduced in and approved by the Delaware General Assembly and the governor, one of the most significant changes will involve the provisions of the act dealing with series LLCs.
Delaware Business Court Insider
By Barry M. Klayman and Mark E. Felger | May 9, 2018
In JMO Wind Down, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon considered a motion to enjoin a creditor from pursuing claims against various defendants that were pending in a civil action in the Delaware Court of Chancery based on the provisions of the debtor's Chapter 11 plan of liquidation.
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