By Eugene Ingoglia, Anthony Mansfield and Chelsea Pizzola | January 25, 2019
The development of both derivatives- and securities-centric task forces to address insider trading signals intensified regulatory focus on this area of law across financial markets.
By Timothy W. Hoover | January 25, 2019
District judges can vary from the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for almost any reason, but the most common path to a sentence significantly below the Guidelines range is a downward departure under Guideline §5K1.1, which is the primary vehicle by which a criminal defendant's cooperation with federal authorities—his “substantial assistance”—is incentivized and rewarded. The basic procedure is the same in every district. Yet cooperation yields different results depending on the district.
By Gregory Morvillo and Ciarra Carr | January 25, 2019
While concerns about whether jurors understand the laws they must apply arise in all trials, it is perhaps most important in the context of criminal cases where the parties need jurors to have the requisite knowledge to fairly and intelligently discharge their duties when a defendant's liberty is at issue.
By John M. Hillebrecht and Jessica Masella | January 25, 2019
The potential benefits of a JDA in most criminal investigations are self-evident. Oftentimes, the risks are less apparent. Considering and addressing the pitfalls at inception is something all prudent defense counsel should do.
By Angela Turturro | January 24, 2019
In this Special Report: "Top 10 Developments, Lessons and Reminders of 2018," "Addiction, Disinheritance and Enabling: An Avoidable Outcome," "'Estate of Seiden': An Opening of the Floodgates, or a Crack in the Wall?" and "Self-Settled Spendthrifts, Illusions and Shams: When an Asset Protection Trust Affords No Protection."
By Sharon L. Klein | January 18, 2019
From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2018 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.
By David E. Siegfeld | January 18, 2019
Family members, especially parents, have difficulty in addressing how to plan their estates when a loved one is struggling with the disease of addiction. A proper estate plan can help establish certain benchmarks in order to ensure that a bequest is properly safeguarded against abuse, while at the same time provide resources to the intended beneficiary for both their personal needs and to assist with their struggles in addiction.
By Robert W. Benjamin and Helen C. Heintz | January 18, 2019
The decision in 'Estate of Seiden' is good news for New York residents who are beneficiaries of 2010 QTIP trusts. But might other taxpayers benefit as well?
By Peter Tyers-Smith and Jonathan D. Cogan | January 18, 2019
Essential considerations for judgment creditors seeking to attack offshore asset protection trusts.
By Angela Turturro | January 14, 2019
Leaders of the bench and bar discuss the delivery of justice in New York.
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