This Week's News

Judge Says Courts Bound to Follow No-Fault Scheme

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Family Law / Government / Judges

Personal Notes on Lawyers

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Legal Profession

U.S. Attorney's Securities Chief to Join Weil Gotshal

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Legal Profession

U.S. Ordered to Release E-Mails on Returning Alien Policy

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Government / Immigration Law / Legal Profession / United States Supreme Court

Executor's Bid to Extend Limitations Period Fails

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Legal Profession / Trusts and Estates

Correction

Thursday, February 9, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court to Review Corporate Alien Tort Act Liability

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Marcia Coyle

Appeals / Constitutional Law / International Law / Torts / United States Supreme Court

Officers Kill Gunman at Middletown City Court

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Criminal Practice / Government / Judges / Legal Profession

Interpretation of City Gun Laws Found Overly Broad

Thursday, February 9, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Judge Approves Settlement in Loitering Class Action

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Civil Practice / Civil Rights / Damages / Government

Long-Running Queens Custody Case Is Reassigned

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Family Law / Judges

Appeal Withdrawn in Case Alleging Bias Over Benefits

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Appeals / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Family Law

Federal Judge Issues Default Judgment in Collection Case

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by John Caher

Attorneys Fees / Civil Practice / Consumer Protection / Creditors and Debtors Rights / Damages

Temporary Maintenance Award Must Be Explained, Panel Says

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Appeals / Family Law

City Bar Announces 2012 Legislative Agenda

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Government / Legal Profession

Comment Sought on Public Defender Reappointment

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Criminal Practice / Legal Profession

'Mr. Civil Rights' Lecture

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Rick Kopstein, Photographer

Civil Rights / Judges / United States Supreme Court

Judge Grants Firm Exit in Case Where Client Relations Deteriorated

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Civil Practice / Legal Profession / Torts

Prudential Entity Ruled Entitled to Damages Over Retirement Plan Losses

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Nate Raymond

Business Law / Damages

Challenge to State Ban on Equity Investors Faces Uphill Battle

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Judges / Legal Profession

Corrections

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Court Finds Invalid Standard Defense in Obstetrical Malpractice Cases

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by John Caher

Appeals / Civil Practice / Evidence / Health Law / Torts

Holwell Leaves Bench to Start Private Practice

Wednesday, February 8, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Judges / Legal Profession

Q&A: Eric T. Schneiderman

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by John Caher

Government / Legal Profession

Top Team Carries Out AG's View: 'We're in This for the Long Term'

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by John Caher

Civil Practice / Criminal Practice / Government / Legal Profession

AG's Identity Sharpened by Presidential Appointment to Mortgage Fraud Unit

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by John Caher

Banking / Civil Practice / Criminal Practice / Government / Legal Profession

Panel Upsets Award of Unemployment Benefits

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Appeals / Employment / Unemployment Compensation

Attorney Suspended for Failing to Answer Probe on Alleged Lies to Client

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Legal Profession

Judges to Mull Impact of Madoff on Divorce

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Appeals / Business Law / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Contracts / Criminal Practice / Damages / Employment / Family Law

Retired Commercial Division Judge Joins Meyer Suozzi

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Judges / Legal Profession

Judge Dismisses Suit Over Student's Swimming Anxiety

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Civil Rights / Schools and Education / Torts

Valuation Date Tied to Successful Divorce Action

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Family Law / Family Law

Soundview Hospital Sues to Keep Federal Grants

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Government / Health Law

Legal Sector Adds Jobs in January

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Claire Zillman

Legal Profession

ABA Nominating Committee Taps New Yorker as President

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Legal Profession

U.S. Prosecutor Joins Cleary Gottlieb as Counsel

Tuesday, February 7, 2012  |  by Mike Paquette

Legal Profession

Law Firms Join Network to Explore New Ways to Make Practice 'Green'

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Laura Haring

Energy and Natural Resources / Environmental Law / Landlord/Tenant Law / Legal Profession

Attorney Sanctions Upheld in 9/11 Conspiracy Case

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Civil Practice / Government / Legal Profession

Circuit Rejects Judge's Upset of Arbitration Award

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Alternative Dispute Resolution / Appeals / Civil Practice / Judges

With Drug Quantity at Issue, a Plea Is Overturned

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Appeals / Criminal Practice / Evidence

Personal Notes on Lawyers

Monday, February 6, 2012

Legal Profession

Custody Case Is Returned; Judge Quickly Steps Aside

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Family Law / Judges

Brooklyn Announces Three Finalists in Search for Next Law School Dean

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Laura Haring

Legal Profession / Schools and Education

Late Notice Approved in Injured Firefighter's Case

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Civil Practice / Torts

Boy's Defamation Claim Against Newspaper Revived

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Jeff Storey

Civil Practice / Media Law

Eastern District Association Hosts Annual Dinner

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by Rick Kopstein, Photographer

Judges / Legal Profession

A.G. Sues Banks Over Their Use of MERS Electronic 'End-Around'

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by John Caher

Banking / Civil Practice / Consumer Protection / Creditors and Debtors Rights / Government / Real Property / Taxation

Judge Orders Parole Board to Reconsider Release Bid

Monday, February 6, 2012  |  by John Caher

Criminal Practice / Government

State Bar to Revisit Nonlawyer Interest in Firms

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by John Caher

Legal Profession

Inspector General Is Tapped to Lead State Ethics Agency

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Government / Judges / Legal Profession

Orange County Justices Get Temporary Courtrooms

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Judges

Bias Suit Against Kelley Drye May Be Nearing an End

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Sara Randazzo

Civil Rights / Legal Profession

Obligation to Purchase Real Estate Survives 'Roberts,' Panel Rules

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Administrative Law / Contracts / Government / Land Use and Planning / Landlord/Tenant Law / Real Property

Specific Wording Not Needed to Create Trust, Court Says

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Trusts and Estates

Fried Announces Retirement From State Court Bench

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Judges

Recanting Witness 'Unavailable' to Prosecution, Court Concludes

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Laura Haring

Criminal Practice / Evidence / Family Law

Correction

Friday, February 3, 2012

Circuit Declines En Banc Hearing on HIV Grant's Speech Restriction

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Appeals / Civil Rights / Constitutional Law / Government / Health Law / Social Services Law

Q&A: Nick Katsoris

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Laura Haring

Legal Profession

Three More N.Y. Law Schools Face Suits Over Placement Information

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Karen Sloan

Legal Profession / Schools and Education

Investment Authority Ordered to File Public Papers in Arbitration Case

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Nate Raymond

Banking / Business Law / Civil Practice / Constitutional Law / Evidence / Judges / Media Law

Police Ordered to Release Some O'Reilly Correspondence

Friday, February 3, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Administrative Law / Government / Media Law

Credit Suisse Executive Charged in Mortgage Probe

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Business Law / Criminal Practice

New Chief Judge Is Named for U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Bankruptcy / Judges

Personal Notes on Lawyers

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Legal Profession

New Adolescent Diversion Program Strives to Treat Youthful Defendants Like 'Kids'

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Criminal Practice / Judges / Juvenile Law

Federal Judge Vacates Disqualification of Prosecutor

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by John Caher

Criminal Practice / Judges / Legal Profession

Judge Reappoints Guardian Entitled to 'Fresh Start'

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Joel Stashenko

Damages / Family Law / Health Law / Judges / Social Services Law

Amex Again Loses Bid to Enforce Waiver

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Mark Hamblett

Alternative Dispute Resolution / Appeals / Civil Practice / Contracts

Judge Lets Go Forward Claim That Officer Slammed Car Door on Artificial Leg

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Andrew Keshner

Civil Practice / Civil Rights / Government / Torts

Hospital Wins Property Fee Dispute With Landlord

Thursday, February 2, 2012  |  by Brendan Pierson

Contracts / Landlord/Tenant Law