NEXT
Sign in to follow

New York Law Journal

Toy Shopping? Thank a Lawyer.

As lawyers, we have a special opportunity to make sure the toys and other products on the store shelves are safe. That's one more thing to be thankful for this holiday season.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'The Form of the Question': A Must-Read for Litigators

Once you read 'The Form of the Question', your eyes will be opened to the many possible objections you may have missed in the past, or failed to preserve for appeal.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Artificial Intelligence and Constitutional Law

The STAR-SKAN algorithms can resolve the knottiest legal questions in seconds—almost as fast as Donald Trump can tweet the answer.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Libby Harrison, Unheralded Legal Scholar and Unsung Hero

On November 1, 2017, Albany attorney Lisabeth—Libby—Harrison died at the age of 69. Most members of the New York bench and bar do not recognize Libby's name. Given her substantial contributions to New York law, that is both unfortunate and unjust.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

American Dream or New York State-Created Nightmare?

The consumer (and voter) needs to have a more objective view of why closing expenses are so high. Is it because of the title insurance companies gouging their customers for services needed and provided? Or, is it because of a plethora of NYS taxes and excessive fees that add thousands of dollars to each real estate transaction?
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Can an Appellate Judge Review His Own Opinion?

Sol Wachtler writes: There was a time when a judge of an appellate court could review the very case he presided over when he was a trial judge. The New York Court of Appeals allowed, even applauded, the practice, but thanks to a recent decision of that same court ('People v. Novak') that will no longer be tolerated.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ban Candidates From Soliciting Campaign Dough

Jerry H. Goldfeder writes: An across-the-board ban on candidate solicitation would allow them to focus on the issues, liberating them from the arduous task of dialing for dollars.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Interpreting 'Roberts v. Tishman'

In "'Roberts v. Tishman': What's New?," several recent cases concerning unlawful deregulation under 'Roberts v. Tishman' are addressed. However, it is important to add a crucial holding from the 'Taylor v. 72A Realty Associates' case.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'No' to Con-Con. 'Yes' to Article-by-Article Constitutional Revision

Instead of building a corrupt entity (a 2019 constitutional convention) which would parallel an existing corrupt entity (the legislature), advocates of a 2019 constitutional convention should direct their energies to forming a slate of not-corrupt candidates for all Senate seats and for all Assembly seats.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Take the Long View and Remain Optimistic

Jerry H. Goldfeder writes: Instead of giving up on the legislative process, New Yorkers across the state can enact reforms locally and continue to press for statewide changes.
2 minute read

Refer a General Counsel

Invite a GC today and if they are approved and successfully join, we'll reward both of you with on month's free membership.

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Strong & Hanni Solves Storage Woes--Learn How You Can, Too

    Brought to you by Filevine

    Download Now

  • Meeting the Requirements of California's SB 553: Workplace Violence Prevention

    Brought to you by NAVEX Global

    Download Now

  • The Benefits of Outsourcing Beneficial Ownership Information Filing

    Brought to you by Wolters Kluwer

    Download Now

  • The Top 10 AI Use Cases in Private Equity

    Brought to you by Ontra

    Download Now