Many investors, real estate purchasers, and business owners assume that if their money is wired to an attorney’s escrow or trust account, the funds are automatically protected. A recent New York decision demonstrates why that assumption can be a costly
AI Safety: New York AG Leads Coalition Calling for Federal AI Regulation, While Florida AG Seeks Temporary Injunction Against OpenAI
New Law Provides New York Employees Access to Their Personnel Files
Currently, New York employees do not have a statutory right to inspect their personnel files. That will change on Nov. 8, 2026, when Senate Bill S3460 takes effect.
What Should Employees Look for in a Commission Agreement in New York?
Once a commission is earned in New York, it is wages. How your agreement defines that single word often decides whether you get paid.
A commission agreement decides how much of your income you actually keep. Before you sign one
Long Island Native American mascot dispute is revived on appeal
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
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