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New York Law Journal

Cybersecurity in Multidistrict Litigation

MDLs can pose unique challenges for cybersecurity litigators as MDLs often involve large volumes of data that may be consolidated from disparate sources. This article examines some key cybersecurity considerations for attorneys that are part of an MDL.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Federal Issue Not Substantial Enough for Removal

Where diversity jurisdiction is lacking, removal to federal court typically requires the removed case to assert a federal cause of action. An exception exists, however, where removal is proper if the state cause of action asserted involves a substantial federal issue.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Supreme Court Review: Title VII, Retaliatory Intent and Exemption from Arbitration

This column discusses three recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that impact an employee's ability to challenge their employer's actions and an employer's ability to compel arbitration.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judges Weigh In On Legal Finance Disclosure

Andrew Cohen and Danielle Cutrona of Burford Capital discuss the hot topic of disclosure of legal finance in litigation, fueled by critics who argue for mandatory disclosure.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Must a Notice of Default Instruct the Tenant 'How To Cure?' Reconciling a Dichotomy Under the Case Law

"At first blush, adding to the Chinatown test a requirement that the notice instruct the tenant "how to cure" might be viewed as a boon to tenants, because it imposes upon the landlord, as the drafter of the notice, an additional prerequisite to the notice's effectiveness. But in fact, such a requirement would substantially diminish the tenant's rights."
14 minute read

New York Law Journal

Mediation: A Wise Choice for the Resolution of Medical Malpractice Cases for Both Plaintiffs and Defendants

In this article, Marsha L. Steinhardt makes a case for why mediation would be a great option specifically for medical malpractice cases, highlighting some key examples of its benefits.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Service of Process by Email

Service of process by email under CPLR 308(5) may comport with the Due Process Clause if it provides notice reasonably calculated, under all the circumstances, to apprise the defendant of the pendency of the action and allow her to present her objections.
15 minute read

New York Law Journal

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Creating the Benefits of Marriage Outside the Institution

While an unmarried couple may sit outside the costs and benefits of marriage, they also face a unique set of risks. Financially and legally, there is usually one half of a couple who is better off with the legal rights afforded by marriage and one who is not. It is important to understand those rights before deciding whether to get married.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Crafting Effective Strategies for Family Law Cases: What's Your ASK?

To family law practitioners to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients, cases must be meticulously prepared, anticipating every potential scenario and by crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with the court. At the heart of this preparation lies a fundamental question: "What's your ASK?"
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

False Food Labeling, Sentence Reduction, Indictment Dismissal

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the Eastern District of New York. Judge Frederic Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action based on claims of false or misleading food labeling. Judge Joan M. Azrack denied a motion for a reduction in sentence. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied defendant's motion to dismiss the indictment against him.
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