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January 03, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Appellate Review of Exercise of Discretion by Trial Court

In their Appellate Practice column, Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty, Jr. discuss appellate review of the exercise of discretion by the trial court. While CPLR §5501, Scope of Review, states in subsection (c) that "The appellate division shall review questions of law and questions of fact on an appeal from a judgment or order," it does not mention that court's power to review an exercise of discretion by the trial court. Nevertheless, the Appellate Division unquestionably possesses all of the powers of the Supreme Court. Its authority "is as broad as that of the trial court," and one often sees an Appellate Division decision and order (one paper) reversing or modifying an order or judgment of the Supreme Court "on the law, the facts and in the exercise of discretion."
24 minute read
January 02, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Path to Class Certification Is Narrowing

The path to class certification is bumpy, yet recent federal and state appellate court rulings suggest a narrowing of permissible class actions.
17 minute read
January 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Congratulations, You Made Partner! Now What?

As firms elevate a new class of partners, seasoned lawyers share their tips for wooing clients, marketing yourself, and finding your place in the partnership.
129 minute read
December 30, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit Requires 'Make-Whole' Payments For Accelerated Bankruptcy Notes

In a much awaited ruling from In re Energy Future Holdings Corp., 2016 No. 16-1351 (3d Cir. 2016), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit overturned decisions of both the Delaware District and Bankruptcy Courts in ­addressing whether refinancing debts through bankruptcy ­obligates payment of certain "make-whole" premiums. In ruling that such premiums were due, the court of ­appeals created precedent that will likely resonate in pending bankruptcy cases, ­future loan agreements and the minds of attorneys drafting these contracts.
16 minute read
December 29, 2016 | Litigation Daily

2016 in Review: Litigators of the Week, Take a Bow

A look back at the Litigator of the Week winners in 2016, including the firms and lawyers that racked up the most honors.
210 minute read
December 28, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

On The Move

Duane Morris Adds Former Brandywine G.C. as Real Estate Partner. Paone, Zaleski & Murray Partner Headed to Judiciary; New Associate Welcomed. Harth Joins Helmer Conley as Of Counsel. Kinney Lisovicz Adds Two Associates.
11 minute read
December 27, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Dec. 28, 2016—Archer & Greiner

Michael L. Collins joined Archer & Greiner as an associate in the firm's Red Bank, New Jersey, office.
9 minute read
December 22, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Dec. 27, 2016—Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young partner John J. Murphy and associate Samantha Kats presented the CLE, "Senior Investors and Financial Privacy: The Challenge of Diminished Capacity and Other ­Senior-Related Issues."
10 minute read
December 22, 2016 | Daily Report Online

23 Big Firms in Atlanta Achieve Perfect Score on LGBT Equality Ranking

Six Atlanta-based firms were among the Am Law 200 firms that achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual Corporate Equality Index.
87 minute read
December 14, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Dec. 15, 2016—Griesing Law

Ellen Brotman, chair of Griesing Law's white-collar and government investigations practice, presented "10 Reasons the Disciplinary Board Comes Knocking" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
12 minute read

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