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  • New York Law Journal

    Bankruptcy Judge Clears Path for Recovery in High-Profile Crypto Failure

    By Michael A. Mora | January 24, 2025

    “Delays in insolvency proceedings not only frustrate the bankruptcy process, but also increase administrative expenses, which ultimately deplete the recovery for creditors,” said Alan Rosenberg, a partner at Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog.

  • New York Law Journal

    US Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Brought Under NYC Gender Violence Law, Ruling Claims Barred Under State Measure

    By Emily Saul | January 24, 2025

    U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit, finding the Adult Survivors Act window preempts a New York City law on gender-motivated violence. Kaplan's ruling may differ from a previous decision from another case in the Southern District of New York.

  • National Law Journal

    Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Strategic Digital Asset Reserve

    By Michael A. Mora | January 23, 2025

    "While the Executive Order reflects a symbolic sea change in terms of the government’s intent to promote an industry that was subject to serious skepticism under the prior administration, its immediate practical impact may be more muted than some in the industry hoped," said Helen Gugel, a partner at Ropes & Gray, who has been recognized as one of the top 20 female cryptocurrency litigators in the U.S.

  • The Recorder

    'Where Were the Lawyers?' Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

    By Cheryl Miller | January 23, 2025

    In issuing a temporary restraining order, U.S. District Senior Judge John Coughenour questioned the legal work that went into what he called a "blatantly unconstitutional" executive order restricting who qualifies as a U.S. citizen.

  • New York Law Journal

    Suboxone MDL Mostly Survives Initial Preemption Challenge

    By Edward Neiger and Alexandra Robertson and Gregory Lawrence | January 23, 2025

    The authors write "Suboxone is the brand name of combination of Buprenorphine and Naloxone, manufactured by Indivior, Inc., and used in the treatment of opioid dependence. In January of 2022, the FDA issued a drug safety communication about long term Suboxone sublingual film use and the increased risk of serious dental problems. FDA ordered that a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the Suboxone prescribing information and patient medication guide. In June of 2022, a warning about the increased risk of dental problems was finally added to the prescribing information."

  • New York Law Journal

    Judge Denies Retrial Bid by Ex-U.S. Sen. Menendez Over Evidentiary Error

    By Emily Saul | January 22, 2025

    Defense counsel argued the guilty verdict against their client must be tossed after it was discovered that jurors were presented with improperly redacted evidence during deliberations.

  • New York Law Journal

    Lawyers: Meet Your New Partner

    By Frances M. Green and Isabel Wolf | January 22, 2025

    The authors write "The transformative potential of agentic AI lies in its ability to handle complex workflows, akin to a human employee, enabling automation of tasks traditionally performed by junior lawyers. This could reshape legal practice by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and requiring lawyers to adapt their skills to collaborate with such systems."

  • New York Law Journal

    What Businesses Need to Know About Anticipated FTC Leadership Changes

    By Andrew B. Lustigman | January 22, 2025

    The author discusses what to expect from the next presidential administration for consumer protection. He can also provide recommendations for companies to stay informed and compliant as regulatory standards evolve, as well as trends that advertisers and marketers need to know about as they plan their 2025 initiatives.

  • New York Law Journal

    Joint Custody Awards in New York – The Current Rule

    By Joel R. Brandes | January 22, 2025

    The author writes "There is no consensus in New York as to a precise definition of joint custody, and its meaning may lie in the eyes of the beholder. Theoretically, it involves two elements: (1) physical possession of the child, and (2) shared decision-making. Joint custody may take many forms."

  • The American Lawyer

    Paul Hastings, Recruiting From Davis Polk, Adds Capital Markets Attorney

    By Patrick Smith | January 22, 2025

    Jeffrey Ramsay had been at Davis Polk for over 20 years but he said the time was right for a move.

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