By Michael L. Weiner, Chair, NYSBA Antitrust Law Section, | January 19, 2018
Michael L. Weiner, Chair of the NYSBA Antitrust Law Section, writes: As the Trump administration enters its second year, it will bear close watching to see what its antitrust enforcement approach shapes up to be.
By Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Chair, NYSBA Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section | January 19, 2018
Elizabeth A. Fitzpatrick, Chair of the NYSBA Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section, writes: Defending a civil suit involving criminal claims presents unique challenges to the parties and an understanding of the effect a plea or conviction in the criminal matter may have, not only on the civil lawsuit itself, but also on the availability of insurance coverage to cover any damages, is important.
By Brian J. Malkin, Chair, NYSBA Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section | January 19, 2018
Brian J. Malkin, Chair of the NYSBA Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section writes: The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section this year has focused its program in selecting topics of a cross-functional nature, as discussed below.
By Conrad Singer, Presiding Member, NYSBA Judicial Section | January 19, 2018
Conrad Singer, Presiding Member of the NYSBA Judicial Section, discusses the various awards the Section will bestow at the Annual Meeting, as well as the Section's initiative to increase judicial participation in the New York State Bar Association, and to provide continuing educational opportunities.
By Angela Turturro | January 16, 2018
In this Special Report: "Top 10 Developments, Lessons and Reminders of 2017," "Estate Planning for Copyrights," "Guiding the Dead Hand: Decanting Under EPTL 10-6.6" and "The Inevitable: Death and Taxes."
By Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev | January 12, 2018
Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.
By Sharon L. Klein | January 12, 2018
Sharon L. Klein writes: From new legislation, to important proposals, to instructive case law, 2017 saw some significant developments, lessons and reminders.
By David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir | January 12, 2018
David Wechsler and Moira A. Jabir write: Implementing an estate plan around the unique assets of modern artists requires the estate planner to consider different strategies to protect the value of the artist's creations during life and after death. Understanding the impact of copyright on estate planning the artist/client is the initial priority.
By Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason | January 12, 2018
Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jennifer B. Zourigui | December 15, 2017
Jennifer B. Zourigui writes: A litigator must often wear various hats to offer the best representation to his or her client. Each of these roles requires the cultivation of a set of skills necessary to the job—some more widely expected of a litigator and others less thought of but equally important.
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