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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Decide Video Privacy Suit Against Paramount

February 01, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider if Internet users can sue websites for sharing their data with Facebook under the 1988 law aimed at protecting customers' private video rental history.

NJ Bankruptcy Judge Emphasizes Importance of Corporate Governance In Dismissing Ashley Stewart Filing

February 01, 2026

A federal bankruptcy court in New Jersey recently dismissed a Chapter 11 filing from former board members of national fashion retailer Ashley Stewart, Inc., securing a win for Roseland firm Mandelbaum Barrett’s bankruptcy practice and emphasizing the importance of corporate governance structure in bankruptcy disputes.

Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts and Right-Sizing, Part 2

February 01, 2026

This two-part series examines several options for the commercial real estate loan in distress. The first installment provided a primer on the traditional, more commonplace options available to the parties. This final installment identifies and examines a more creative approach, one which right-sizes the loan and the underlying real estate and resets value for today’s market.

Courts Grapple With Whether Searches of Electronic Data At the Border Are ‘Routine’ or Non-Routine’?

February 01, 2026

The Supreme Court has created a legal framework of Fourth Amendment rights at the border which distinguishes between “routine” and “non-routine” searches. The distinction creates uncertainty, espoecially when it comes to data on electronic devices.

Real Property Law

February 01, 2026

Church Entitled to Tax Exemption Because Town Did Not Prove Use Was a Violation of Zoning OrdinanceDetermination In Partition Action Precludes Adverse Possession ClaimQuestions of Fact About Confidential Relationship Precludes Summary Judgment On Constructive Trust ClaimEasement Rights Clarified

Seven Steps to Making Your Firm 'The Destination' for Thought Leadership

February 01, 2026

While attorneys may wish to emulate Atticus Finch’s commitment to seeking justice for his client, if they want to build a legal practice that feeds their families, they should emulate Joe Rogan.

NY Court of Appeals Rules on SEQRA Standing for Property Owners

February 01, 2026

The NY Court of Appeals’ decision in Seneca Meadows reinforces the principle that standing to challenge SEQRA compliance is not uniform for all challengers. Courts will assess affected property owners’ standing to bring SEQRA claims differently from how they assess neighboring owners or other groups.

Insights on the State of AI In the Legal Profession

February 01, 2026

The findings of recent research provide specific best practices to help chart a path forward and assist decision makers in aligning the need for prompt action and adaptation with the integration of safeguards into their evolving workflows. While few, if any, have unlocked the true potential of generative AI in complex litigation, the tangible benefits and opportunities are becoming clearer.

Fresh Filings

February 01, 2026

Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.

It’s Time for Bans on Non-Lawyer Ownership of Law Firms to Go

February 01, 2026

Current restrictions constrict access to capital and stifle the innovation needed to rise to these challenges. They also hinder recruitment by preventing firms from offering equity stakes or profit-sharing options that top talent, lawyers or not, demands. Worse, they breed insularity. No other sector dismisses highly valued experts, for example, in finance, marketing and technology, by defining them by what they are not — “non-lawyers”? We should stop.

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The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
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The Business of Legal Spend: How Finance Professionals Can Drive Smarter Outside Counsel Management
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Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
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The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
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When Efficiency Meets the Duty to Verify: Reflections on The Verification-Value Paradox
The Verification-Value Paradox states that increases in efficiency from AI use “will be met by a correspondingly greater imperative to manually verify” the outputs. The result is that the net value of AI in many legal contexts may be negligible once verification is honestly accounted for. For low-stakes tasks, verification costs are light. For core legal work, verification costs are heavy. That’s the tension.
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