Trump Civil Trial: Judge approves, then rejects Trump request to deliver closing argument
Ahead of closing arguments in the civil fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump had asked...
Purdue Pharma: What is a channeling injunction?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has been asked to resolve a split in the Circuit...
Trump Civil Trial: AG Increases Damages to $370 Million and Fact Checking Trump
Ahead of closing arguments scheduled for this week, former President Donald Trump summarized his thoughts on the lawsuit...
Stupid News: Michael Cohen Submitted AI Generated Cases
Disgraced former Trump fixer Michael Cohen and his counsel, David Schwartz, find themselves in a precarious position after...
Best Practices for Pleading Complaints
State and federal rules of civil procedure typically provided limited guidance in drafting complaints and other pleadings. More...
Do’s and Don’ts for Attorney Retainer Agreements
As with any relationship, it is important that clients and their attorneys communicate clearly about the nature of...
When are Merchant Cash Advances Disguised Loans?
Merchant case advances (MCAs”) are often funding sources of last resort for distressed businesses. What is a MCA?...
Common Features of Chapter 7 Cases and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
I recently wrote an introductory article about assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs) and contrasted them to...
Can Giuliani Escape His Defamation Judgment In Chapter 11?
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code...
Trump Criminal Trial: Supreme Court Denies Request for Expedited Appeal on Presidential Immunity Defense
On December 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) entered an unsigned one-word decision declining to allow...
Deadlines Matter: Lessons from the Trump and Giuliani Trials
It is axiomatic that in litigation procedural deadlines are generally enforced and should not be ignored. The skilled...
Who you gonna call? Fractional outside counsel!
Most businesses begin with the best of intentions, but neglect to prepare for failure or the consequences of...