New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael J. Hutter | June 5, 2024
The 2023–2024 term of the Court of Appeals has seen a large uptick in the number of appeals decided by the court as compared to previous terms. This is especially true as to decisions deciding important and significant evidence issues.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Paul Shechtman | May 30, 2024
Following last month's reversal of Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault convictions, a bill is receiving consideration in the New York State Legislature that would essentially adopt Rule 413 for New York. Should it become law?
By Brian Lee | May 29, 2024
Amy Paulin, D-Westchester, told reporters that it is unlikely she will be able to overcome strong opposition in the lower house of the Legislature. The bill sailed through the state Senate.
By Andrew Denney | May 21, 2024
Jurors agreed on punitive damages for Hilton and Moinian Group based in part on a spoliation finding issued against the defendants by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District of New York prior to the trial.
By Andrew Goldenberg and Adam Levy | May 21, 2024
This article is based on the recent First Department decision, "Reeves v. Associated Newspapers, Ltd." which presents the issue of what constitutes a "substantial basis in law" under the anti-SLAPP law to warrant mandatory costs and attorneys' fees to SLAPP defendant.
By Brian Lee | May 10, 2024
The legislative effort follows on the heels of the state high court's decision to throw out Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction because of the admission of improper evidence.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ethan Greenberg and Thomas Dupont | May 10, 2024
The Child Victims and Adult Survivors Acts have given rise to a large body of cases now slowly working their way through the courts in connection with which defendants must look back in time to find insurance policies issued decades ago. Many of the relevant policies are now lost.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elliott Scheinberg | May 1, 2024
The Third Department, in 'Fitzpatrick v. Tvetenstrand', has now adopted 'Evans' and 'Defisher'. It also logically reads the First Department's decision, 'Sims v. Comprehensive Community Development', abrogated by 'Ornstein v. New York City Health and Hospitals', as also so holding.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Peter A. Crusco | April 22, 2024
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.
By Emily Saul | April 19, 2024
Should the former president take the stand, his lawyers want the judge to block questions about lawsuits Trump has lost.
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