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New York Law Journal

Understanding Website Surf-By Accessibility Lawsuits in New York

Eric Lanter of Offit Kurman discusses New York ADA website accessibility lawsuits. Court dockets are ballooning in New York with these types of "surf-by" cases. The article addresses five strategic tips for businesses to protect themselves and reduce exposure and liability.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Abolishing the 'Crime' of Adultery: Should Related Civil Fault Statutes Also Be Discarded?

In 1907, the state of New York made it a crime to commit adultery. That Class B misdemeanor was carried over from prior law when the Penal Law was revised in 1965. Now, New York State Assembly Bill No. 4714 calls for the repeal of that provision.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

International Humanitarian Law and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict

In this article, Solomon B. Shinerock and Alex Bedrosyan analyze international humanitarian law through the context of the crisis in Gaza.
18 minute read

New York Law Journal

Turnabout: Cell Site Location Information for the Defense

This article discusses cell site location information and specifically highlights the ubiquitous cell phone and its location "tracking" capability in the Fulton County, Georgia, criminal prosecution against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Charitable Gifts for Prisoners: The Lighter—or Heavier—Side of the Law

In this Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell presents a letter he once received from a librarian at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, OK, requesting law book donations for their law library. He also includes his response, which highlights potential tax issues with the request.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Reddit Must Navigate a Slippery Legal Landscape to Succeed with IPO and Investment in AI

Now that Reddit is public, we will witness the next stage of Reddit's exciting evolution and see how Reddit's legal advisors guide the company through the challenges the company faces.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York's Anti-SLAPP Law: A Powerful Weapon

Several Commercial Division decisions adjudicating Anti-SLAPP law claims demonstrate the complexities that can be involved. Indeed, a recent decision dismissing claims brought by Donald Trump against The New York Times provides significant insight into the law's current application.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Suboxone: Profits Over People; Developments in Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy

This issue of the Mass Torts Update addresses the United Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordering the consolidation of Suboxone dental injury lawsuits as centralized in the the Northern District of Ohio. It goes on to provide an update on Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Sham Stock Sales: 'Acqis Technology v. Commissioner'

'Acqis Technology v. Commissioner' confirms the continued vitality of the doctrine in the context of an apparent scheme to evade tax with respect to proceeds attributable to the settlement of patent infringement claims.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pizzeria Owner Slices a Piece of the Pie for Themselves: A Warning to New York Employers Not To Keep All the Dough

Recent headlines demonstrate that New York is taking wage theft very seriously. In March 2024, the owner and a manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria were indicted for the crime of scheme to defraud in the first degree as well as several counts of failure to pay wages in violation of New York Labor Law.
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