Editorials

  • 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

    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."

  • New York Law Journal

    New York Environmental Legislation in 2024

    By Michael B. Gerrard | January 21, 2025

    The author states "In 2024, New York State enacted several laws aimed either at dealing with the adverse impacts of climate change such as extreme heat and increasingly severe and frequent storms or at helping to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions to avoid or minimize the adverse impacts."

  • New York Law Journal

    Caught In the In Between: A Legal Roadmap for the Sandwich Generation

    By Candace Dellacona | January 20, 2025

    The author writes "In the ever-changing landscape of family dynamics, a term has emerged in recent years to describe individuals who find themselves squeezed between the demands of caring and planning for aging parents and supporting their children: 'The Sandwich Generation.' The illustrative moniker has slipped into the vernacular of pop culture; even Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the needs of the Sandwich Generation in a campaign speech last year."

  • New York Law Journal

    Gift and Estate Tax Opportunities and Potential Traps in 2025 for Our New York High Net Worth Clients

    By Moira S. Laidlaw | January 20, 2025

    The author writes "This year, estate planning practitioners have significant opportunities for estate tax savings for our high-net-worth clients. Time is critical though, and there are some traps for the unwary in selecting strategies to adopt."

  • New York Law Journal

    Top 10 Developments, Lessons, and Reminders of 2024

    By Sharon L. Klein  | January 20, 2025

    This article focuses on the top ten developments and reminders of 2024 in regards to all things trusts and estates.

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Admissions and Medical Malpractice Defense

    By John L.A. Lyddane | January 20, 2025

    The author writes "In a civil action, the admissions by any party of any fact material to the issues are always competent evidence against the party wherever, whenever or to whomsoever made. Reed v. McCord. 160 NY 330, 341 (1899). This common law principle has been codified as CPLR 4549. Although much has recently been written regarding the expansion of the allowable admissions of employees against their employers, that subject is not treated here."

  • New York Law Journal

    Antitrust Yearly Recap: Aggressive Changes by the Biden Administration Precede President Trump’s Return

    By Karen Hoffman Lent and Kenneth Schwartz | January 17, 2025

    The authors write "This past year saw the release of new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filing requirements, an intensified focus on labor market competition, including the issuance of a ban on noncompete agreements, an increase in litigation against Big Tech companies using novel legal theories and merger challenges under the 2023 Merger Guidelines. Here’s a recap of the major antitrust events of 2024 and developments to look for in 2025."

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