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Art of the Settlement: Trump Attorney Reveals Strategy in ABC Lawsuit
Behind the scenes of the Trump-ABC News settlement: Attorneys and mediators talk about strategies and key moments in the mediation that took all by surprise.
Proposed NY Regulation Targets Nonbanks' Equity in Mortgage Lending
A proposed regulation aims to assess nonbank mortgage lenders' equity in underserved communities, the New York State Department of Financial Services said.
Real Estate Group Moves to Dismantle NYC's Broker Fee Ban
Represented by Hogan Lovells, REBNY argued that the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act’s mandate blocking brokers from passing their fees to tenants will “effectively eliminate” brokers’ rights to advertise open properties.
NYC Mayor Loses Bid to Toss Bribery Count From Public Corruption Case
U.S. District Judge Dale Ho rejected defense allegations that prosecutors failed to meet the legal standards for bribery.
China Resident Sentenced to 2 Years for Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege that Klaus Pflugbeil openly admitted he was selling the same equipment manufactured by Tesla.
'Big Change': NY Lawyers Eye Upcoming Employer Mandate To Provide Paid Leave for Prenatal Care
New York's first-in-the-nation paid prenatal leave law is set to take effect Jan. 1, requiring all employers to provide pregnant workers with up to 20 stand-alone hours of paid leave. Employment lawyers agree that it'll be a significant requirement.
Court Leaders Given Authority to Expand E-Filing Under Newly-Signed Bill
Legal advocates applauded New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing a bill that allows Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas to institute e-filing in any of the state's trial courts. Currently, e-filing exists in 12 of New York's 62 counties, with court officials planning to expand the program to 19 counties in mid-January, with expansion to continue throughout the state during 2025.
The Majority Upholds Retroactive Application of Clickwrap Arbitration Agreement
The authors write "The New York Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Wu v. Uber Technologies, Inc. underscores the growing tension between traditional contract law principles and the realities of digital consumer agreements. The case revolved around Uber’s enforcement of a 'clickwrap' arbitration agreement, embedded in its updated terms of use, against a plaintiff who had filed a personal injury lawsuit before allegedly agreeing to the new terms."
Susman Godfrey Raises the Bar High With Associate Bonuses
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