Lessons from the Carroll Damages Trial – Part 1
The first days of the E. Jean Carroll damages trial have been rife with examples of what not...
Amendments to Federal Rules of Evidence Effective Dec. 1, 2023
Changes to three Federal Rules of Evidence took effect on December 1, 2023 and are applicable “all proceedings...
Trump Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees in NY SLAPP Lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York Court to pay nearly $400,000 in attorney’s...
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...