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New York Law Journal

Trend Watch: Out-of-Staters Finding the Basis for Personal Jurisdiction

This article explores the history of consent by registration in personal jurisdiction case law, recent decisions at the federal and state level and a proposed amendment in the New York Legislature to change the current law in New York.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

From Big Sky to the Big Apple: How Environmental Constitutionalism Could Shape New York Dockets

The challenges of guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthful environment will create many legal pariahs in trial courts and intermediate appellate courts, and in due time, New York's Court of Appeals will be confronted with the fresh face of this movement.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York Business Corporation Law 1104-a Dissolution Actions: A Last Resort for Shareholders

This article delves into the reasons why shareholders should explore all other options before taking steps toward New York Business Corporate Law 1104-a dissolution and provides shareholders with viable alternatives to dissolution.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Against a Backdrop of Economic Uncertainty, GCs Are Seeking To Increase Litigation Value

This article provides insights from the 2023 Litigation economics survey and reflects on how top in-house lawyers globally are changing the way they approach commercial disputes and legal risk.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Juror Dynamics in a Post-Pandemic World: How COVID-19 Made It Harder for Jurors To Agree

Although the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have driven a wedge among jurors, there are steps parties and courts can take to foster greater cooperation that will benefit the jurors themselves, the parties and the overall civil justice system.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

How To Conduct a Compliant Business Reorganization or Reduction in Force

Business reorganizations and reductions in force are a normal part of the business lifecycle, particularly during an adverse economic period. This article discusses some of the more common legal risks associated with reorganization methods, as well as best practices to mitigate those risks.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Measuring Up New York City's New Ban on Height and Weight Discrimination

Later this month, height and weight discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations will no longer be legal in New York City. This article examines the issues New York City employers and employment law practitioners can expect to grapple with under this new ordinance.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

DEI Litigation Trends and Risk Mitigation: More Than Semantics

Using precise, thoughtful language in communication about DEI initiatives, both internally and externally, can take the proverbial bullseye off a company. The authors of this column offer some specific examples of how this plays out in practice, identifying high-risk and low-risk alternatives in five common scenarios.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Delivers New Obligations for Employers

In this article, Christopher J. Collins and Lindsay C. Stone summarize the key features of the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act, highlight areas that will require special attention and provide practical suggestions for compliance.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judges Are Not 'Employees' of the New York State Court System (as Far as Title VII Is Concerned)

A recent decision in a vaccine-mandate lawsuit held that state court judges are not "employees" of the court system under Title VII, showing that lawsuits brought in response to pandemic-era employment restrictions have not become moot as the world continues to transition to a post-COVID mindset.
7 minute read

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