By Richard J. Schager, Jr. | May 16, 2024
Procedures for obtaining a Preliminary Conference Order have been amended to permit lawyers to avoid the conference altogether if they meet certain criteria. Attorney Richard Schager, chair of the working groups at NYCBA and NYSBA that developed the amendments to §202.12, discusses the changes, including what prompted the proposal and what changes were made to the initial proposal in order to accommodate public comments.
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By Robert W. Clarida and Thomas Kjellberg | May 16, 2024
The Supreme Court recently resolved a question regarding copyright actions that has generated conflicting results in the Courts of Appeal for years, but as a forceful dissent pointed out, it left open a more fundamental issue that could render the entire question moot.
By New York Law Journal | May 16, 2024
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | May 15, 2024
A town justice is not required to report a violation of a town ordinance that came to the judge's attention during a small claims proceeding, but may do so in his/her sole discretion. If the judge chooses to report the violation, he/she may not preside over any resulting proceedings.
By Ross Todd | May 15, 2024
Keri Borders and Dale Giali secured a decision upholding their summary judgment win for KIND LLC. They successfully excluded the plaintiffs experts in long-running class actions over the words "All Natural" on certain Kind bars and granola products.
By ALM Staff | May 15, 2024
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By ALM Staff | May 15, 2024
The honorees were recognized on May 6 at the Weinberg Center for Elder Justice's 12th annual Awards of Distinction breakfast.
By Jane Wester | May 15, 2024
The constitutional speech and debate privilege can't be waived, said Adam Fee of Paul Hastings, who is representing the embattled lawmaker.
By Emily Saul | May 15, 2024
Attorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della have secured at least $533.5 million in awards against ex-doctor Stuart Copperman. They represent more than 100 plaintiffs who allege Copperman sexually abused them as children.
By Brian Lee | May 15, 2024
Lawmakers and legal advocates were in the Capitol on Wednesday to push a package of four bills and a campaign meant to hold Big Tech accountable for the potential risks of artificial intelligence, an area of priority for the executive branch as well.
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