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Justices Will Weigh Constitutionality of Law Allowing Terror Victims to Sue PLO
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed the victims' lawsuit, saying U.S. courts lack personal jurisdiction to hear the claims against the Palestine Liberation Organization or the Palestinian Authority because the foreign actors' alleged conduct giving rise to liability occurred outside the United States.
Martin Act Investigatory Tools—An Overview
This article discusses the Martin Act. "The Martin Act, codified as Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law, grants the NYAG extensive powers to investigate and combat securities fraud."
Storefront Pro Bono: Proposal for Modest Law Firm Commitment to Provide Direct Legal Services
The authors write "We propose a new model for law firm pro bono, provisionally called “Storefront Pro Bono,” to help mitigate the access to civil justice gap in New York through modest pro-bono commitments from the city’s law firms and other law organizations (law firms). The essence of the proposal is to encourage law firms to commit fifty hours of pro bono work for each of their lawyers (as already recommended by the ABA), whether litigators or transaction lawyers, to provide direct legal services dealing with the issues presented by individuals/families who do not qualify for publicly funded legal aid and cannot afford private counsel."
Venezuela Faces Creditor Ire After Missing $1.5B Bond Payments
Backed by Duane Morris, the bondholder claims Venezuela breached the terms of the bonds when it stopped making semiannual 9.375% interest payments and failed to repay the principal when the loans matured in 2018.
On Governor's Desk: NY 'Death Gamble' Bill That Seeks to Correct Pension Anomaly for Judges
Legislation meant to enable a sitting New York judge’s family to receive state-paid death benefits is on Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk, with a Dec. 13 deadline for her to either sign or veto the measure.
It’s OK to Not Know How You Feel. Here’s What to Know Instead
It’s a stressful time of year for many of us. Jennifer Kupferman, a psychotherapist who specializes in working with lawyers, says recognizing the different states of the nervous system—rather than trying to pin down how exactly we’re feeling—is key to unlocking ourselves.
Cleary vs. White & Case: NY Showdown Over $5 Billion Brazilian Bankruptcy
Multinational cement manufacturer InterCement, represented by White & Case, is battling bondholders represented by Cleary in a New York court.
'You Can't Do What You've Been Doing,' Lawyer Warns Union as Litigation Heats Up
SkyHop, a Florida women-owned company providing airport-hotel transportation services, is embroiled in litigation with the New York Teamsters Union over unionization and safety concerns. Company workers voted to unionize, but the union has been accused of engaging in unlawful activities.
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