By Valentina Shaknes | July 27, 2018
A discussion of how courts applying the “grave risk of harm” defense to repatriation under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction need to recognize the psychological harm caused to children by exposure to domestic violence.
By Harriet Newman Cohen and Kristen E. Marinaccio | July 27, 2018
A discussion of the proposed legislation known as the “Child-Parent Security Act of 2017” (CPSA) which would lift the ban on surrogacy agreements in New York, with a look at the subtle and not so subtle benefits and burdens that may ensue if the legislation is passed.
By Arlene G. Dubin and Rebecca A. Provder | July 27, 2018
A highlight of significant takeaways for family lawyers and other practitioners to consider regarding prenuptial agreements.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Staff | July 16, 2018
In this Special Report: "The Evolving Litigation Marketplace Demands New Ways of Doing Business," "A Field Guide to Channelling Injunctions and Litigation Trusts," "Emerging Trends in Representation & Warranties Insurance Claims" and "The Workforce Mobility Act: The Wrong Solution for Non-Compete Litigation."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard Schoenstein | July 13, 2018
A discussion of the litigation aspects of restrictive covenants.
By Gary Svirsky, Tancred Schiavoni, Andrew Sorkin, and Gerard Savaresse | July 13, 2018
A discussion of negotiating and litigating channeling injunctions—powerful tools available in asbestos and mass-tort bankruptcies that can provide comprehensive solutions for debtors, tort claimants, and interested non-debtor companies. The article explains the ins-and-outs of how channeling injunctions work, who can benefit from them, and what factors a company might consider in weighing whether to participate in a channeling injunction.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Douglas Branch and Frank Dery | July 13, 2018
You closed the deal on an important acquisition. Now, a few weeks in, you're slowly beginning to realize that the business you purchased is different from the business you diligenced. Liabilities are popping up out of nowhere. As this drama unfolds, you take comfort in the fact that you purchased a representation and warranties insurance policy as part of the transaction. Now comes the hard part.
By Mario D. Cometti | July 13, 2018
Artificial intelligence is virtually everywhere. But forget about Alexa, self-driving cars and those pesky pop-up ads that follow you around the Internet. Think litigation tools. As the legal profession adapts to changes in the marketplace, more law firms are looking for alternative ways of doing business.
By Christine Simmons | July 9, 2018
An uptick in demand among the biggest New York firms is helping to drive head count increases, especially for associates.
New York Law Journal | Ranking
By Staff | July 9, 2018
The NYLJ 100 ranks the 100 largest firms by number of lawyers in the state of New York. Every private law office in the state is considered, irrespective…
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