NEXT
Sign in to follow

New York Law Journal

Governor's Attack on the Judiciary Is a Danger to Our Democracy

The governor as chief executive has no power or authority over the day to day operation of the courts. The three branches of our state's government are co-equal.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Preserving Privilege in Government Investigations in Light of 'SEC v. Herrera'

In terms of practical impact, the decision in 'SEC v. Herrera' appears to expand the scope of materials that may be obtained as a result of actual waiver through disclosure, and further blurs the line between subject matter waiver and actual waiver. Both results unfortunately provide potent new tools for litigants seeking to obtain materials previously considered privileged.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

NAACP Sues Homeland Security Over Haiti Immigration Policy

The NAACP has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, citing President Donald Trump's disparaging comments about immigrants and their home countries as evidence of racial discrimination influencing his administration's decision to end protections for roughly 60,000 Haitians.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cosby Local Counsel Seeks Exit Amid New Bid to Discredit Charges

Cosby's lawyers allege that prosecutors failed to disclose an interview with a co-worker of Andrea Constand.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Temptation of Taking on Marijuana Clients Comes With Stern Word of Caution

The sale or use of marijuana is a crime. Connecticut residency doesn't immunize a person from potential federal prosecution. And for lawyers the lesson is that it's our obligation to follow the rule of law, or risk the consequences for failing to do so.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Thanks for Sharing: Lawyers Tweet It Up over WH Counsel McGahn's Threat to Quit

Reactions to the news from prominent lawyers range from “So what?” to “Impeachment!” Check out what they're saying.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY, NJ, Conn. Governors Say They Will Sue Feds Over New Tax Law

During a conference call with reporters, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo repeated his criticism that the federal tax overhaul approved by Congress in December and signed by President Donald Trump is illegal.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Malloy Says He Will Join NY, NJ Govs in Suing Feds Over New Tax Law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy joined New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in criticizing the federal tax overhaul approved by Congress in December and signed by President Donald Trump, calling it illegal.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Latest Rap on Gorsuch: He's a Rotten Writer

Neil Gorsuch has his defenders. Still, criticism that his writing is heavy-handed has to sting for a justice who has long been praised for his prose.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Seyfarth, Luring Top Labor Lobbyist, Moves to Boost Influence Services

"Within our client base, they wanted more ears on the ground in D.C.," Randy Johnson, formerly a top U.S. Chamber labor lobbyist, says about his new role at Seyfarth Shaw.
3 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • AI-Powered Deposition and Medical Record Summaries: Low Risk, High Reward

    Brought to you by Parrot

    Download Now

  • Aligning Client Needs with Lawyer Growth and Profitability

    Brought to you by BigHand

    Download Now

  • Technology to Make E-Discovery Smarter, Not Harder

    Brought to you by Nuix

    Download Now

  • Does Generative AI Have the Power to Transform Legal Services?

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now