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“‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Again Cited as Ga., Pa. Courts Tie for No. 1 Judicial Hellhole; Cook County, Illinois; California; New York City and South Carolina asbestos litigation ranked second through fifth”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

1 Judicial Hellhole; Cook County, Illinois; California; New York City and South Carolina asbestos litigation ranked second through fifth”: Everett Catts of The Daily Report of Fulton County, Georgia has this article. “‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Again Cited as Ga., Courts Tie for No. Courts Tie for No.

Litigation

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A New York Appellate Court Weighs In On Litigation Funding Disclosure: Relevance Is Paramount [Sponsored]

Above The Law

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Under what circumstances can a litigant receiving litigation financing be compelled to disclose details about the funding arrangement? The post A New York Appellate Court Weighs In On Litigation Funding Disclosure: Relevance Is Paramount appeared first on Above the Law.

Litigation

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Use This 3-Step Plan for Litigation Paralegals to Accelerate Your Career in 2024

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers.

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Baker Botts Gains Litigation Ace From MoFo In New York

Law 360

APRIL 11, 2023

Baker Botts LLP has bulked up its litigation department with the addition of a partner in New York who arrived after a decade at Morrison Foerster LLP.

Litigation

Litigation Litigating

Benefits Trade Group Urges Changes To New York PBM Regs

Law 360

MAY 29, 2024

A trade group representing large employers who sponsor employee benefit plans warned New York's insurance regulator that a proposal affecting pharmacy benefit managers — which act as intermediaries between pharmacies, drugmakers and insurers — will trigger litigation without changes before they're finalized to eliminate conflicts with federal benefits (..)

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“New Federal Judiciary Rule Will Limit ‘Forum Shopping’ by Plaintiffs; For years, litigants have tried to cherry-pick the judges in sweeping cases on abortion and immigration; Random judge selection is about to make that harder”

HowAppealing

MARCH 12, 2024

“New Federal Judiciary Rule Will Limit ‘Forum Shopping’ by Plaintiffs; For years, litigants have tried to cherry-pick the judges in sweeping cases on abortion and immigration; Random judge selection is about to make that harder”: Mattathias Schwartz of The New York Times has this report.

Immigration

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New York financial regulator orders crypto firm Paxos to halt issuance of token

JURIST

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Crypto firm Paxos Trust Company LLC Monday announced the New York Department of Financial Service (NYDFS) ordered them, effective February 21, to cease issuing new BUSD tokens with fellow crypto firm Binance. We will engage with the SEC staff on this issue and are prepared to vigorously litigate if necessary.

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10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case

Law 360

JANUARY 2, 2024

While some of New York’s recently adopted corporate tax regulations are likely to face legal challenges, aggrieved taxpayers should answer certain questions before deciding to embark on the tax litigation process, say Cyavash Ahmadi and Jeffrey Friedman at Eversheds Sutherland.

Litigation

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New York Signs Law To Protect State Providers Providing Abortion Drug Telemed Services to Out-of-State Patients

Above The Law

JUNE 26, 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that will protect the state’s doctors, medical providers and facilitators who prescribe abortion care telehealth services to patients outside of New York from litigation in states where abortion services are banned or restricted.

Litigation

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Agreement Among Litigants Key To Using E-Discovery Tech

Law 360

JULY 11, 2022

Parties are increasingly using e-discovery technologies to control costs, but as a New York federal court order in Actos Antitrust Litigation shows, a well-drafted, negotiated protocol allows them to address potential objections prior to use and helps protect against later claims of incomplete production, say attorneys at McGuireWoods.

eDiscovery

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Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals announces $523M settlement with New York state

JURIST

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday reached a $523 million settlement with opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries. In total, New York will receive $523 million from Teva–$210 million from the state and local settlement as well as $313 million from an individual agreement with New York.

Manufacturing

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Blank Rome NY Office Scores 9 Akerman Litigators

Law 360

MAY 16, 2023

Nine litigators have made the leap from Akerman LLP to join Blank Rome LLP's national commercial and real estate litigation practices based in New York City, as the firm continues the strategic expansion of its litigation department.

Litigation

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Litigation Against New York State Board of Elections Resolved

LegalReader

APRIL 14, 2022

New York to create statewide accessible absentee ballot program.

Litigation

Litigation Litigating

Smartmatic Must Produce Litigation Finance Docs In Fox Suit

Law 360

MARCH 27, 2023

Voting tech company Smartmatic must turn over litigation finance agreements to Fox in its defamation lawsuit against the news network after a New York Supreme Court judge ruled Friday that the information was relevant, despite state case law that says such funding information isn't typically discoverable.

Finance

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CCTL Cross-Border Legal Issues Dialogue Seminar Series – ‘Parallel Proceedings between International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration’ by Dr. Guangjian Tu (Recording Released)

Conflict of Laws

APRIL 9, 2024

Parallel proceedings in international commercial litigation between the courts of different countries have long been discussed and explored, for which the Brussels I Regulation in the EU provides a good model for solution although it is still a problem at the global level and an obstacle for the Hague Jurisdiction Project.

Litigation

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Sultzer Law Group Woos Back Commercial Litigator

Law 360

MAY 11, 2023

New York-based Sultzer Law Group PC announced it has brought back a former associate and commercial litigator to the firm, this time as a partner.

Litigation

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Litigation Funders Get the Go-Ahead from the Courts

Fordham Law News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Over the last decade, commercial litigation funding has become an essential tool for plaintiffs to pursue meritorious legal claims. [1] 2] While most lawyers believe that litigation funders enable plaintiffs with meritorious legal claims access to justice, some remain skeptical. [3]

Litigation

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New York State Court Holds Upholds Local Law 97

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Last week, the New York State Supreme Court for New York County dismissed Glen Oaks Village Owners v. This is big news for New York City, which is relying on Local Law 97 to reduce 80% of emissions from the building sector, the largest contributor to the City’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

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SEC Ordered To Finally Turn Over Emails In Ripple Litigation

Law 360

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A New York federal judge Thursday overruled objections by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in its high-profile enforcement litigation claiming the cryptocurrency tech company Ripple Labs Inc.

Litigation

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“Supreme Court Case on State Legislatures Could Open Litigation Floodgates; The justices will hear arguments next month on a legal theory that could transform federal elections — and, experts said, lead to countless lawsuits”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The post “Supreme Court Case on State Legislatures Could Open Litigation Floodgates; The justices will hear arguments next month on a legal theory that could transform federal elections — and, experts said, lead to countless lawsuits” appeared first on How Appealing.

Litigation

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United States: New York Court Of Appeals Tightens Notice Requirements In RMBS Litigation - Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Mondaq

APRIL 7, 2022

On March 17, 2022, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a significant decision affecting RMBS putback litigation governed by New York law.

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“Blunder in Affirmative Action Case May Cost Harvard $15 Million; A missed insurance notice opened a window onto the cost of litigating challenges to race-conscious admissions programs to be heard this month by the Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

OCTOBER 23, 2022

“Blunder in Affirmative Action Case May Cost Harvard $15 Million; A missed insurance notice opened a window onto the cost of litigating challenges to race-conscious admissions programs to be heard this month by the Supreme Court”: Adam Liptak has this article in today’s edition of The New York Times.

Litigation

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Fox Rothschild Adds 2 Litigation Attys In NYC And LA

Law 360

AUGUST 12, 2022

Fox Rothschild LLP has hired two litigation attorneys on opposite coasts, adding a litigation partner from Berkes Crane Santana & Spangler LLP in Los Angeles and a partner from Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP in New York, the firm announced this week.

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Goldberg Segalla Adds To Buffalo Civil Litigation, Trial Group

Law 360

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goldberg Segalla LLP has expanded its civil litigation and trial group in Buffalo with the addition of a Buffalo-born attorney from Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons LLP in Dallas, the New York-based firm announced Monday.

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New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 2, 2022

Share This week we highlight cert petitions (and one original action ) that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether New Jersey can withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York concerning governance and law enforcement over the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Government

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New Court Takes The Wheel In NY's Vast Opioid Litigation

Law 360

APRIL 18, 2022

A New York panel sought to speed up sprawling opioid litigation Monday by placing a New York City-area court in the driver's seat for the vast majority of pending cases, while also letting a Long Island judge continue steering the most advanced suits toward a multibillion-dollar remedies trial.

Litigation

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Julia Haart Now Being Sued by Her Former New York Divorce Lawyer

LegalReader

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lawsuits & Litigation Adria Hillman Divorce divorce lawyer Elite World Group My Unorthodox Life Netflix Silvio Scaglia Hillman is now alleging Haart neglected to pay her nearly $500,000 for her services.

Divorce

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J&J Reaches Settlement Agreement with New York in Opioid Case

LegalReader

JULY 2, 2021

Johnson & Johnson settles opioid litigation with the state of New York.

Litigation

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Court allows New York to enforce new gun-control law while legal challenge proceeds

SCOTUSBlog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Share Less than seven months after a landmark decision striking down a New York law that restricted handguns in public, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the state – at least for now – to keep enforcing the gun-control law that the state enacted in response to that ruling.

Legal

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Andrew Cuomo Sues New York, Demanding Taxpayers Cover His Sexual Harassment Defense

LegalReader

AUGUST 12, 2022

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has said that taxpayers shouldn't be responsible for covering the costs of Cuomo allegedly sexually harassing women.

Attorney

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NY attorney general: use of facial recognition software to deny venue entry to lawyers may violate civil rights law

JURIST

JANUARY 25, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James Wednesday released a letter to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ” Additionally, James expressed concern that MSG Entertainment’s policy may deter lawyers from accepting cases that involve litigation against MSG Entertainment. .”

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Judge Scraps National Rifle Association’s Ploy to Avoid Litigation

LegalReader

JANUARY 24, 2021

The New York-based judge rejected the NRA's attempts to move the case to a venue more favorable to its position.

Litigation

Litigation Litigating

DLA Piper Adds Bankruptcy Partner In Its New York Office

Law 360

MAY 5, 2022

DLA Piper has expanded its corporate restructuring practice, adding a specialist in bankruptcy litigation with nearly 15 years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, ad hoc creditor committees and other significant parties in major U.S. and international bankruptcies.

Litigation

Litigation Litigating

Real Estate Authority: RE Women In BigLaw, Q1, Proptech

Law 360

APRIL 12, 2024

Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments by state — as well as on gender diversity rates among 20 BigLaw real estate practices, M&A and financing stats from the first quarter, and the 2024 Real Estate Technology Conference in New York.

Real Estate

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Sotomayor turns down plea to block New York City vaccine mandate

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Share The Supreme Court refused on Friday to block New York City’s requirement that all public-school employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. 23, requires New York City public-school employees to prove that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine mandate, issued in an executive order on Aug.

Litigation

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“Kirkland & Ellis to Drop 2nd Amendment Cases After SCOTUS Strikes Down NY Gun Law; Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, who represented the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., will leave the firm along with appellate partner Erin Murphy”

HowAppealing

JUNE 23, 2022

Solicitor General Paul Clement, who represented the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., Solicitor General Paul Clement, who represented the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., Supreme Court case for the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc.

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STAFF NEWS: JACOB ELKIN JOINS THE SABIN CENTER AS NEW CLIMATE LAW FELLOW & MARIA ANTONIA TIGRE AS GLOBAL CLIMATE LITIGATION FELLOW

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

His work at the Sabin Center will include the Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative , the Climate Attribution Database , the Climate Reregulation Tracker, the New York State and City Climate Law Trackers , as well as submitting comment letters on administrative proceedings. He holds a B.A. from the University of Chicago.

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New York’s updated concealed-carry law returns to the court

SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 4, 2024

Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit that temporarily allowed New York to enforce a new concealed-carry law while multiple challenges to the law proceed. When the Supreme Court struck down New York’s prior concealed-carry law two years ago in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v.

Laws

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Google Fights Subpoena On Texas Amid Ad Tech MDL

Law 360

MAY 8, 2024

Google is urging a New York federal judge overseeing sweeping multidistrict litigation over the tech giant's alleged monopoly in digital advertising to stamp out a subpoena seeking discovery from Texas in related litigation in the Lone Star State.

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Real Estate Authority: Neumann's WeWork Reboot?

Law 360

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Law360 Real Estate Authority covers the most important real estate deals, litigation, policies and trends. Catch up on this week's key developments in California, Florida and New York — as well as the obstacles WeWork founder Adam Neumann faces if he tries to reclaim the struggling company that ousted him.

Real Estate

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Restaurant Owners Sue New York City Over New Vaccine Mandate

LegalReader

AUGUST 19, 2021

The lawsuit alleges that New York has needlessly endangered restaurants, gyms, and certain indoor entertainment venues with targeted restrictions.

Entertainment

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United States: CVA Litigation Update: New Judges To Oversee CVA Matters - Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Mondaq

APRIL 8, 2022

A recent development regarding Child Victims Act ("CVA") litigation in New York City will have a significant impact on how these cases are managed by the court and.

Litigation

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New York Judge Dismisses School Facial Recognition Lawsuit

LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

State law signed by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes surveillance lawsuit dismissible, judge rules.

Laws

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The “Underpaid” Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

At that position, an attorney took me under her wing and taught me everything I knew about personal injury law and litigation in New York. Free Strategy Guidebook for New Litigation Paralegals Are you ready to fast-track your litigation paralegal career?! Get tips on asking for your boss to invest in you.

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“‘Nuclear Verdicts’ Again Cited as Ga., Pa. Courts Tie for No. 1 Judicial Hellhole; Cook County, Illinois; California; New York City and South Carolina asbestos litigation ranked second through fifth”

A New York Appellate Court Weighs In On Litigation Funding Disclosure: Relevance Is Paramount [Sponsored]

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Baker Botts Gains Litigation Ace From MoFo In New York

Benefits Trade Group Urges Changes To New York PBM Regs

“New Federal Judiciary Rule Will Limit ‘Forum Shopping’ by Plaintiffs; For years, litigants have tried to cherry-pick the judges in sweeping cases on abortion and immigration; Random judge selection is about to make that harder”

New York financial regulator orders crypto firm Paxos to halt issuance of token

10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case

New York Signs Law To Protect State Providers Providing Abortion Drug Telemed Services to Out-of-State Patients

Agreement Among Litigants Key To Using E-Discovery Tech

Opioid manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals announces $523M settlement with New York state

Blank Rome NY Office Scores 9 Akerman Litigators

Litigation Against New York State Board of Elections Resolved

Smartmatic Must Produce Litigation Finance Docs In Fox Suit

CCTL Cross-Border Legal Issues Dialogue Seminar Series – ‘Parallel Proceedings between International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration’ by Dr. Guangjian Tu (Recording Released)

Sultzer Law Group Woos Back Commercial Litigator

Litigation Funders Get the Go-Ahead from the Courts

New York State Court Holds Upholds Local Law 97

SEC Ordered To Finally Turn Over Emails In Ripple Litigation

“Supreme Court Case on State Legislatures Could Open Litigation Floodgates; The justices will hear arguments next month on a legal theory that could transform federal elections — and, experts said, lead to countless lawsuits”

United States: New York Court Of Appeals Tightens Notice Requirements In RMBS Litigation - Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

“Blunder in Affirmative Action Case May Cost Harvard $15 Million; A missed insurance notice opened a window onto the cost of litigating challenges to race-conscious admissions programs to be heard this month by the Supreme Court”

Fox Rothschild Adds 2 Litigation Attys In NYC And LA

Goldberg Segalla Adds To Buffalo Civil Litigation, Trial Group

New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey

New Court Takes The Wheel In NY's Vast Opioid Litigation

Julia Haart Now Being Sued by Her Former New York Divorce Lawyer

J&J Reaches Settlement Agreement with New York in Opioid Case

Court allows New York to enforce new gun-control law while legal challenge proceeds

Andrew Cuomo Sues New York, Demanding Taxpayers Cover His Sexual Harassment Defense

NY attorney general: use of facial recognition software to deny venue entry to lawyers may violate civil rights law

Judge Scraps National Rifle Association’s Ploy to Avoid Litigation

DLA Piper Adds Bankruptcy Partner In Its New York Office

Real Estate Authority: RE Women In BigLaw, Q1, Proptech

Sotomayor turns down plea to block New York City vaccine mandate

“Kirkland & Ellis to Drop 2nd Amendment Cases After SCOTUS Strikes Down NY Gun Law; Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, who represented the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., will leave the firm along with appellate partner Erin Murphy”

STAFF NEWS: JACOB ELKIN JOINS THE SABIN CENTER AS NEW CLIMATE LAW FELLOW & MARIA ANTONIA TIGRE AS GLOBAL CLIMATE LITIGATION FELLOW

New York’s updated concealed-carry law returns to the court

Google Fights Subpoena On Texas Amid Ad Tech MDL

Real Estate Authority: Neumann's WeWork Reboot?

Restaurant Owners Sue New York City Over New Vaccine Mandate

United States: CVA Litigation Update: New Judges To Oversee CVA Matters - Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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