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New York Law Journal

Why the Feds Cannot Forfeit Jeffrey Epstein's Mansion

Based on the publicly available evidence, a civil forfeiture action against Epstein's $77 million Manhattan townhouse to recover assets for eventual distribution to his alleged victims would almost certainly be time-barred under the statute of limitations applicable in such cases, raising the prospect that the government has waited far too long to pursue such a remedy.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

'159 MP Corp.': Grateful That Majority Rejected Dissent's Radical Approach

The significance of the dissent remains more academic than real. Nonetheless, given the closeness of the vote in '159 MP Corp.', I believe that an in-depth analysis of the dissent, and its implications for supplanting the plain language paradigm, is worthwhile.
19 minute read

New York Law Journal

Firms Should Credit Associates for Meaningful Non-Billable Work

The Aug. 27 article "Burnout!: Midlevel Associates Say They Are Torn in So Many Directions" discusses several positive approaches to addressing associate…
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Closing the Discrimination Loophole for Non-Traditional Workers

Drawing a bright line between "employees" and other types of workers can allow brazen discrimination to go unchecked.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorneys for Landlords Give Rent Decision More Weight Than It Deserves

In regard to As Rent Reforms Get Courtroom Shakeout, Judge Shuts Door on Overcharge Defense by Jason Grant, the headline creates the mistaken impression…
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Second Department Hearing, Deciding Cases at Record Rate

We will no longer abide years of delay in the perfection of criminal appeals--such delays are not in the defendant's interest and are not in the public interest.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Hearing on Dismissing Epstein Charges Was Not 'Drama' but Proper Respect for Victims

During yesterday's hearing, victim after victim made clear that the very act of speaking in court was empowering for them--potentially an initial step on the road toward healing for the crimes Epstein committed against them.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Jury Selection Shouldn't Be an Opportunity for Advancing Racist Agenda

The Supreme Court confirmed in no uncertain terms that attorneys cannot misuse "peremptory" challenges to exclude potential jurors solely because of their race.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Looking Back on the Allen Ginsberg Obscenity Trial 62 Years Later

That we can celebrate the victory of 'Howl' over the censors today was by no means a forgone conclusion when the obscenity charges were brought.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Harvey Weinstein Sex Crimes Trial Delayed After He Pleads Not Guilty to New Charge

Prosecutors said the new indictment was needed to bring evidence involving Annabella Sciorra, best known for her work on "The Sopranos." She says Weinstein raped her inside her Manhattan apartment after she starred in a film for his movie studio in 1993.
3 minute read

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