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An E-Discovery Opinion That's Boring: Have We Come That Far? Part I

In Winfield v. New York, 15-CV-05236 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 27, 2017), Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker ruled on the plaintiffs' claims that the defendant did not properly produce e-discovery. The opinion is, paradoxically, interesting because it is boring.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cuomo Offers Wish List of Criminal Justice Reforms in Annual Speech

Among the governor's proposals are the elimination of money bail in some cases, reforms to the state's discovery statutes and proposals to move cases through the state court system faster.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Gov. Cuomo Unveils Litigious Agenda for New York State

During his 92-minute speech, Cuomo laid out an agenda that includes filing a lawsuit against the federal government over the recently enacted tax bill on grounds it violates constitutional principles, and against pharmaceutical companies in connection with the opioid epidemic.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Won't Halt Bond Issue for Disputed State Construction Project

A Superior Court judge has refused to halt to the sale of $250 million in bonds earmarked for a controversial state office construction project in Trenton.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

ADR Regulations, Part II: Useless Red Tape or Necessary Protections?

Resisting regulation when it is truly needed would put many disputants at a distinct disadvantage. But overregulation would sap ADR of the very vitality which has been its lifeblood: party determination and control.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

How a New Ruling Could Cost Florida Cities Millions in Lost Revenue for Utilities

The decision cost the city at least $4 million in lost revenue, and could lead to similar fallout across the state if other agencies follow suit.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Governor Proposes Sexual Harassment Agenda, Details Scarce

The wide-ranging proposals by the Democratic governor are part of his legislative agenda, which he is set to unveil on Wednesday, and appear to be in response to the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Animal Rights Group Vows to Fight for CT Elephants in '18

An animal-rights group says it will continue fighting for the release of three Connecticut zoo elephants despite a Litchfield Superior Court ruling that denies standing for the petitioners.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Taxpaying, Business-building Immigrants Deserve Amnesty

A rich foreigner willing to invest $500,000 in a new business can buy an immigrant visa for self, spouse and minor children that becomes a permanent green card after two years. One would think the law would extend similar consideration to an alien who has actually built a business and paid taxes here.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report - CAPITOL REPORT: Trump Tax Bill Compromises on Professional Services Taxation

A status report provided by the NJSBA on recently passed and pending legislation, regulations, gubernatorial nominations and/or appointments of interest to lawyers.
2 minute read

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