Author: Luis Blanquez
A federal court recently handed antitrust plaintiffs something they have lacked for two decades: a monopolization theory against a dominant platform that survives a motion to dismiss. On March 30, 2026, the Eastern District of New York
Clover Hill Dairy Cheese sickens 8 with Listeria in New York, Maryland and Virginia
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 8
When Cheese Kills: Listeria Outbreak sickens 8 in New York, Virginia and Maryland
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of
Plaintiff Meets High Burden Justifying Issuance of Hague Convention Letter Request
On May 7, 2026, the First Department issued a decision in Dorilton Capital Mgt. LLC v. Stilus LLC, 2026 NY Slip Op. 02875, holding that a plaintiff had met the high burden of justifying the issuance of a Hague
Bad court reporter! Bad!
During the criminal trial, the court reporter was unable to capture substantial portions of the trial proceedings. So the stenographer instead recorded, “blah, blah, blah,” “blah blah,” “omitted,” or undecipherable characters instead of the words actually spoken. This is what
NY NEW RULES – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE LAW
Effective June 1, 2026, the New York State Unified Court System implemented a new statewide rule (Part 161) governing attorneys’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court filings. The rule permits attorneys to use AI tools when preparing submissions to
St. John’s Challenges Jurisdiction of NY PERB Over Its Relations with Its Faculty Union
St. John’s University filed suit this week in a New York federal district court challenging on 1st Amendment grounds jurisdiction of the New York State Public Employment Relations Board over the University’s relations with it faculty’s union. The complaint (
2nd Circuit: Denial of Covid Vaccine Religious Exemption Because of Undue Hardship Triggers Only Rational Basis Review
In Vesterman v. New York City Department of Education, (2d Cir., June 3, 2026), the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a religious discrimination claim brought by a former New York Department of Education employee
Historic Court Ruling: NYC Acted “Arbitrarily and Capriciously” in Hiding 9/11 Toxic Exposure Records
For nearly 25 years, members of the 9/11 community have been asking a simple question: What did the City of New York know about the toxic dust and smoke unleashed by the collapse of the World Trade Center, and when