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New York Law Journal

As Deadline Looms, NY Judicial Salary Commission Weighs Continuation of Link to Federal Pay

Several commission members voiced concern about the expense of tying cost-of-living increases to the federal judicial compensation plan.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

1st Dept Reduction of Argument Days Spotlights Judge Shortage; Cuomo Urged to Act

The latest reduction to oral argument sessions would have a disproportionate impact of commercial cases and could create a troubling backlog for a court that prides itself on its ability to resolve complex appeals quickly and efficiently, sources said.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

McKool Smith Nearly Doubles Manhattan Space in New West Side Office

The new office represents the firm's fast growth in New York since opening in the city with just one lawyer in 2007, the firm's leader said.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Longtime Debevoise Partner Chosen as New Head of Insurance at NY Financial Regulator

To is the latest senior appointment by DFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell among several others since she took the helm of the agency in July.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

New Jersey Firm Latest Sued by Houston Litigation Funder Over Unpaid Loans

Houston litigation funder Virage Master has sued another law firm over nonpayment of a litigation loan, which is the latest example of a nationwide trend of litigation funders suing law firms who fail to pay.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY High Court Eyes Scope of Recently Established Jury Trial Right for Immigrants

The case follows on one handed down last year by the Court of Appeals, in which it said immigrants could be afforded a jury trial on low-level charges if they show a conviction could lead to their deportation.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Federal Prosecutors Question Alleged Payment of Fraud Defendant's Legal Bills by Huawei Subsidiary

After his Texas arrest, Mao filed an affidavit saying he could not afford a lawyer, and he was assigned counsel from the Federal Defenders on that basis, according to prosecutors. But now he's represented by lawyers from Thompson & Knight and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Regulators Say New Rules for NY's Bail Bond Industry Will Take Effect in 2020

The new regulations are intended to provide more transparency in the bail bond industry in New York and provide more opportunities for consumers to be informed about the state's protections for those seeking such a bond.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Florida Attorney Charged in Manhattan With Filing Hundreds of Sham ADA Lawsuits

The six-count indictment, unsealed late Tuesday, accused Stuart Finkelstein of filing more than 300 lawsuits in Manhattan and South Florida on behalf of two clients, without their permission.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court of Appeals Weighs $380K Fine Over Attorney Ads on Corporate-Owned Buildings

A handful of judges on the New York Court of Appeals appeared skeptical that the attorney, John Ciafone, could escape the fines by showing that he indirectly owned the buildings.
6 minute read

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