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Second Circuit Nixes Convicted Robber's Forfeiture Order, Deepening Split Over Scope of Government Confiscation
10/08/2025

Second Circuit Nixes Convicted Robber's Forfeiture Order, Deepening Split Over Scope of Government Confiscation

A three-judge panel vacated the forfeiture order against Matthew Elias, finding that a unanimous Supreme Court decision applied to a forfeiture ordered under 18 U.S.C. § 981(a)(1)(C). In so ruling, the appeals court deepened a circuit split over the scope of forfeiture orders.

Building the Dream Team: Effective Vendor and Partner Selection in Legal Ops
10/08/2025

Building the Dream Team: Effective Vendor and Partner Selection in Legal Ops

Gain a practical framework to evaluate providers, reduce costs, and build partnerships that deliver lasting operational value.

Big Law Real Estate Practice Leaders Plot Growth
10/08/2025

Big Law Real Estate Practice Leaders Plot Growth

"We've been doing deal after deal," said Jon Mechanic of Fried Frank. "Billable hours are up."

SDNY Alum Mo nica Folch Joins Free and Fair Litigation Group
10/08/2025

SDNY Alum Mo nica Folch Joins Free and Fair Litigation Group

Folch served as a prosecutor in New York's Southern District for more than a decade, during which she worked on some of the biggest civil enforcement cases in the country. Free and Fair was founded in 2023, a not-for-profit with the goal of combating authoritarianism in the United States.

Williams & Connolly Targeted by Hackers
10/08/2025

Williams & Connolly Targeted by Hackers

The firm confirmed that a “small number” of attorney email accounts were accessed, but there was "no evidence" that confidential client data was extracted.

Beyond the Reasonable Person: Why Lawyers Benefit from Embracing Emotions
10/08/2025

Beyond the Reasonable Person: Why Lawyers Benefit from Embracing Emotions

Embracing emotions is not about abandoning logic or professional rigor—it’s about expanding your capacity to live fully, New York-based psychoanalyst Jennifer Kupferman writes.

Impersonation of Sullivan & Cromwell Name Part of Scheme to Redirect Checks, NY AG Says
10/08/2025

Impersonation of Sullivan & Cromwell Name Part of Scheme to Redirect Checks, NY AG Says

JPMorgan Chase cleared the altered $429,976.25 and $52,544.10 checks and deposited them in the false entities’ accounts, the petition states.

'U.S. v. Comey': Selective Prosecution or Hubris 101?
10/08/2025

'U.S. v. Comey': Selective Prosecution or Hubris 101?

While bright minds can differ when the practice of targeting defendants for prosecution, the case against James Comey has raised the issue of fundamental fairness and due process which the trial jury will be obliged to address, former prosecutor Roger Adler writes.

Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-80
10/08/2025

Judicial Ethics Opinion 25-80

A judge may review existing orders of protection in order to make an informed decision concerning a matter that is pending before the judge, and may, in his/her discretion, disclose that information to the parties and their counsel.

What Comes Next? Shareholder Derivative Actions Involving Foreign Corporations Post-Ezrasons
10/08/2025

What Comes Next? Shareholder Derivative Actions Involving Foreign Corporations Post-Ezrasons

The NY Court of Appeals reaffirmed that foreign corporations’ internal disputes are governed by their home law. This means NY courts won’t override foreign laws in shareholder cases. The ruling is being used in ongoing cases to decide if non-U.S. parties can sue in NY. Its full impact is still u...

This Administration Is Targeting Parents' Due Process Rights and Children's Welfare
10/08/2025

This Administration Is Targeting Parents' Due Process Rights and Children's Welfare

The article condemns U.S. policies that separate immigrant families under the guise of child welfare. It argues these practices violate parents’ rights, harm children, and are used to justify detention and deportation. It urges officials to prioritize family reunification and protect parents’ co...

Peter M. Fishbein, 1934 2025
10/08/2025

Peter M. Fishbein, 1934 2025

"Peter M. Fishbein, a prominent figure in the New York legal establishment, died on September 25, 2025 at his home in Harrison, New York. He was 91."

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