• Jessica T. v. Kieth T.

    Publication Date: 2020-09-11
    Practice Area: Family Law
    Industry:
    Court: Supreme Court, Suffolk
    Judge: Justice Patrick Leis, III
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: Plaintiff Pro Se: Jessica T., East Northport, NY.
    for defendant: Defendant Pro Se: Kieth T., Massapequa, NY.

    Case Number: 33914/2013

    Court Compensates Wife in Divorce for Husband's Abusive Conduct Through Legal System

  • August 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

    Court Refines Tort Laws Applying to Claimants, Owners and Insurers

    The Court of Appeals construed the ambit of multiple New York State statutes and a section of the New York City Administrative Code in the torts arena during its 2019-2020 term.

    1 minute read

  • Appellate Division, Second Department:August 19, 2020

    Publication Date: 2020-08-21
    Practice Area: Civil Appeals | Criminal Appeals
    Industry:
    Court: Appellate Division, Second Department, Hand Down List
    Judge: Unsigned
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: DOCKET

    Appellate Division, Second Department:August 19, 2020

  • Natural Res. Def. Council Inc. v. U.S. Dep't. of the Interior

    Publication Date: 2020-08-18
    Practice Area: Administrative Law | Admiralty
    Industry: Non-Profit
    Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    Judge: District Judge Valerie Caproni
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 18-CV-4596

    Department of the Interior's Interpretation of Bird Treaty Act Must Be Set Aside

  • MPM Silicones LLC v. Union Carbide Corp.

    Publication Date: 2020-08-12
    Practice Area: Environmental Law
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    Judge: Per Curiam
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Counter-Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Appellee MPM Silicones, LLC: Jeremy W. Meisinger, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA, Peter A. Sullivan, Foley Hoag LLP, New York, NY, on the brief, Jonathan M. Ettinger, Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA.
    for defendant: For Defendant-Counter-Claimant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant Union Carbide Corporation: Karl S. Bourdeau, Benjamin E. Apple, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC, Megan R. Brillault, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., New York, NY, on the brief, Harold L. Segall, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., Washington, DC.

    Case Number: 17-3468(L)

    District Court Properly Adjudicated the Allocation of Future Removal Action Costs

  • Kassman v. KPMG LLP

    Publication Date: 2020-08-12
    Practice Area: Employment Litigation
    Industry: Accounting | Consulting
    Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    Judge: District Judge Lorna Schofield
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 11 Civ. 3743

    Verified Fact Sheets in Employment Discrimination Case Properly Construed as a Compromise

  • August 7, 2020 | New York Law Journal

    The Rise and Rise of Statutory Adjudication: Is the U.S. Ready?

    A discussion of the rise in the use of statutory adjudication in various jurisdictions in the context of complex construction disputes, and a look at whether the United States is now ready to also embrace this ADR option.

    1 minute read

  • August 3, 2020 | Legaltech News

    The Coming Cyber Pandemic: Part II

    The evaluation of cybersecurity in the context of porous interconnectivity requires remaining vigilant for new threats. The final part of this two part article explores cyber threats that raise national security concerns, and why education is key.

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  • New Hope Family Servs. Inc. v. Poole

    Publication Date: 2020-07-30
    Practice Area: Civil Rights
    Industry: State and Local Government
    Court: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    Judge: Circuit Judge Reena Raggi
    Attorneys: For plaintiff: For Plaintiff-Appellant: Jeana J. Hallock, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona, John J. Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom, Washington, District of Columbia, Christopher P. Schandevel, Alliance Defending Freedom, Ashburn, Virginia, Robert E. Genant, Genant Law Office, Mexico, New York, on the brief, Roger G. Brooks, Alliance Defending Freedom, Scottsdale, Arizona.
    for defendant: For Defendant-Appellee: Barbara D. Underwood, Solicitor General, Andrea Oser, Deputy Solicitor General, on the brief, Laura Etlinger, Assistant Solicitor General, for Letitia James, Attorney General of the State of New York, Albany, New York. For Amicus Curiae The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Washington, District of Columbia: Lori H. Windham, Nicholas R. Reaves. For Amici Curiae The Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty, Agudath Israel of America, The Rabbinical Alliance of America, and The Coalition for Jewish Values: Gregory Dolin, University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland. For Amici Curiae American Atheists, Inc., American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, and Freedom From Religion Foundation: Geoffrey T. Blackwell, American Atheists, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, Monica L. Miller, American Humanist Association, Washington, District of Columbia, Nicholas J. Little, Center for Inquiry, Washington, District of Columbia, Rebecca Markert, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Madison, Wisconsin. For Amici Curiae Civil Rights Organizations: Cathren Cohen, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., Los Angeles, California, Currey Cook, Karen L. Loewy, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., New York, New York, Richard B. Katskee, Kenneth D. Upton, Jr., Carmen N. Green, Patrick Grubel, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington, District of Columbia.

    Case Number: 19-1715-cv

    Pleadings Give Rise to 'Suspicion' of Religious Animosity in Regulation's Enforcement

  • RigUp v. Sierra Hamilton

    Publication Date: 2020-07-27
    Practice Area: Business Torts | Civil Appeals | Constitutional Law
    Industry:
    Court: Court of Appeals
    Judge: Justice Kelly
    Attorneys: For plaintiff:
    for defendant:

    Case Number: 03-19-00399-CV

    Appellee Sierra Hamilton sued appellant RigUp for tortious interference with contract and for unjust enrichment based on what it contended were wrongful solicitations by appellant's agents to individuals having contracts with appellee.