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New York Law Journal

Utilizing a Special Master/Referee in Complex Litigation: A Mediator's Personal Account

A Special Master can help move cases forward and can reduce the burden on the Judge assigned to the case as well as saving time and money for the litigants.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

How Shall I Divorce Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

In New York, there are five ways to resolve disputes arising during a divorce: litigation; arbitration; private mediation; court-sponsored mediation; court-sponsored "early neutral evaluation"; and Collaborative Divorce.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation

In this Special Report: "Securities Class Action Filings Increase in New Jersey," "'U.S. v. Trovias': Lessons From the First Dark Web Insider Trading Case," "Significant Change Made to the NY Freedom of Information Law, Law Enforcement Exemption" and "Charting a 'Northwestern' Passage: ERISA's Duty of Prudence and Requirements for Pleading a Breach After 'Hughes v. Northwestern University.'"
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Securities Class Action Filings Increase in New Jersey

It seems quite plausible that fee considerations are among the reasons why securities class action cases are making their way across the Hudson River in greater numbers.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

'U.S. v. Trovias': Lessons From the First Dark Web Insider Trading Case

The 'Trovias' case shows that the government is willing to use creative legal theories to pursue the inappropriate trafficking of inside information through these mediums.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Charting a 'Northwestern' Passage: ERISA's Duty of Prudence and Requirements for Pleading a Breach After 'Hughes v. Northwestern University'

To survive a motion to dismiss after 'Northwestern', plaintiffs will have to allege facts showing the plan fiduciaries have not followed a prudent process in making decisions specific to the circumstances when the decision was made.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Significant Change Made to the NY Freedom of Information Law, Law Enforcement Exemption

The amendment … states that when an agency is considering denying access to records pursuant to the part of the exemption that pertains to judicial proceedings, namely, that disclosure would interfere with a judicial proceeding, the agency shall promptly notify the judge before whom the judicial proceeding is pending as well as the requester.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cybersecurity

In this Special Report: "'Merck' Provides Guidance About Insurance Coverage for Cyberattacks," "A Safe Bet? Privacy and Security Law for Online Sports Wagering in New York State," "When Security Fails: Increasing Focus at the SEC on Cybersecurity Disclosure and Internal Controls," "Never Break the Chain: Software Supply Chain Risks and Solutions" and "Litigation Lessons From Cyberattacks: Separation Is Key To Ensuring Work Product Doctrine Protection."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

When Security Fails: Increasing Focus at the SEC on Cybersecurity Disclosure and Internal Controls

To assist investors in understanding evolving risks, the Securities and Exchange Commission has shown a steadily increasing focus on cybersecurity disclosures in recent years, and that trend is almost certain to continue with new rule amendments expected in April of this year.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Lessons From Cyberattacks: Separation Is Key To Ensuring Work Product Doctrine Protection

This article discusses decisions that provide a roadmap for savvy counsel to guide the retention of an expert while simultaneously preserving applicable privileges from disclosure.
8 minute read

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