Bernstein v Jacobson 2025 NY Slip Op 03173 Decided on May 28, 2025 Appellate Division, Second Department is the story of an attorney-client relationship gone bad. But…had it ended? “In an action to recover damages for legal malpractice, the defendant appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Karina E. Alomar, J.), dated…
12 June 2025 r.classen/Shutterstock.com The High Court has found in favour of aircraft lessors (AerCap, DAE and Falcon, Merx and Genesis) in joined insurance claims relating to aircraft that were grounded in Russia when Ukraine was invaded- [2025] EWHC 1430. Global Sanctions reported on previous AerCap judgments in 2024. Other aircraft insurance claims related to…
Originally posted 2012-03-12 15:41:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Anyone involved in intellectual property litigation, whether as a party or an attorney, is aware that it has become a method for eliminating competition or threats to competition, without regard to legalities. I’ve written about this so many times here that it is tiresome even…
More than 3 months have elapsed since Chief Justice Morawetz approved the settlements brokered among Canadian provincial governments and the 3 large tobacco companies that have been the target of class action and cost-recovery suits for two decades. That approval was only an important finishing step in this saga, but came without an indication of…
Written by Clare Ferguson with Olga Dunderberg. The agenda for the European Parliament’s June 2025 plenary session has a strong focus on the rule of law and advances several important files through the legislative procedure. The Commission will make statements on the following week’s NATO summit, and on the recently adopted European Oceans Pact. His…
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On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed granting the State of Texas primary enforcement authority—commonly referred to as “primacy”—over the permitting and regulation of Class VI underground injection control (UIC) wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This would authorize the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) to regulate the geologic sequestration…
After Eleena Violette Murray died in 2017, a note was found in her home that seemed to change the amounts given to beneficiaries in her will. The note made a difference: without the note, the SPCA would receive $1.4million, and if the note were valid, the SPCA would receive $100,000, with the rest of the money…
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If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces property owners to pay attention. But as the recent Appellate Division decision in Consumer Protection Restoration, LLC v. Hickory House Tenants Corp. reminds us, that tool can turn into a…
Following some pushback, the European Commission postponed the release of the EU’s 2040 emission reduction target and appears to consider weakening the proposed 90% emission reduction as compared to 1990. However, weakening the EU’s ambition is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This blogpost explains why the European Court of Human…
The world of work has evolved rapidly in the last few years, and many workplace policies may not have kept pace. Outdated handbooks and contracts not only risk legal non-compliance but also impact employee morale, productivity, and retention. Below are five common HR policy areas that may require a modern refresh. 1. Hybrid Work and…
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