You may not be aware of this, but a culture war has been brewing on Long Island in recent years over the use of mascots featuring Native American imagery. The State of New York is trying to phase out “The
Not All Damages Are Created Equal: What the First Department Reminds Litigators and Contract Drafters in Gamma v. Pavarini McGovern
In contract litigation, damages provisions often do more work than parties expect—and sometimes less than litigants later claim. The First Department’s decision in Gamma USA, Inc. v. Pavarini McGovern, LLC is a useful reminder that courts will read damages limitations by their actual
As E-Bike Deaths Rise, Attorney Highlights Insurance and Accountability Questions
At least 28 electric bicycle and stand-up scooter riders have died in New York City crashes this year, according to a New York Times investigation that underscores both the dangers facing riders and difficult questions about accountability when someone is
Digital Assets + Blockchain Newsletter – October 1, 2026
Welcome to the first issue of the Digital Assets + Blockchain Newsletter. In this newsletter, we’ll track the regulatory, legislative, and enforcement developments reshaping the crypto and digital assets landscape — from the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework to the SEC’s
Digital Assets + Blockchain Newsletter – October 1, 2026
Welcome to the first issue of the Digital Assets + Blockchain Newsletter. In this newsletter, we’ll track the regulatory, legislative, and enforcement developments reshaping the crypto and digital assets landscape — from the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework to the SEC’s
Interesting Risk — New Risks as RICO Suits Focus on Law Firms, Firm and Client Fight Over Engagement
“RICO Lawsuits Are Taking Aim at Lawyers” —
- “A series of cases are testing whether racketeering claims can serve as a counteroffensive against opposing counsel. The lawsuits assert that alleged misconduct surrounding the business of building litigation can
Cutting-Edge Class Action Issues Debated At Perfect Law Conference at NYU School Of Law
By Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Duane Morris Takeaways: I had the privilege and honor of presenting on September 30 at the Perfect Law Class Action Conference at New York University School of Law. Practitioners and law professors from Europe, Canada,
N.Y. Federal Court Dismisses Most Claims in Cayuga Challenge to State Liquor License Denial
Here are the materials in Cayuga Nation v. New York State Liquor Authority (N.D. N.Y.):
Blanche Declares War On Judges (While Admitting Contempt)
The Department of Justice filed a grievance against all two named and, bizarrely, the rest anonymous judges in the District of Minnesota with the Judicial Council for the Eighth Circuit, complaining of judges giving an interview to the New York
26 State AGs Urge Congress to Regulate Frontier AI and Preserve State Authority
On September 23, 2026, a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general (AGs) led by New York AG Letitia James wrote to congressional leadership urging Congress to establish comprehensive federal regulation and safety protocols for frontier artificial intelligence (AI). The letter