By Gionata Bouché and Etienne Valk The data retention debate is becoming ever-more complex, or so it is written. Since the second La Quadrature du Net (LQDN) installment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on 30 April 2024, it is at least becoming a bit clearer. The CJEU answers preliminary questions…
Aspire Health Partners sued Aspire MGT under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. §1125(d) (“ACPA”) over defendant’s registration and use of the domain name . Plaintiff sought a preliminary injunction to stop defendant from using the disputed domain name, but the court denied the request. The court held that plaintiff failed to show that…
I’d like to pick up on a comment left this week by a reader about Enduring Powers of Attorney. This is a topic that deserves a little bit more attention. I had said in a post that a person acting under an Enduring Power of Attorney cannot change a beneficiary designation made by the person…
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The concept of jaywalking in New York City has always been a joke. It was, until yesterday, illegal. But everyone did it. Even if a cop was standing right in front of you. New Yorkers always valued their “right” to walk where they wanted, as Dustin Hoffman famously yelled in Midnight Cowboy: “Hey, “I’m walkin’…
In an interview with Maayan Arad, Jill Stuart discusses the role of private companies in space, the future of the International Space Station and why we might soon see a base established on the moon. Private companies like SpaceX have invested huge amounts of money in their space programmes recently. How do you see their influence evolving…
Tingey Injury Law Firm, Unsplash On December 4, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ordered building services contractor Guardian Industries, Inc. (“Guardian”) to cease enforcement of no-hire provisions it included in customer service agreements with residential building owners and building management companies, prohibiting the hire of Guardian’s employees. Guardian, which operates in New York and…
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The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and spending time with loved ones. However, it can also be a busy and stressful time for those involved in real estate transactions. Whether you are buying or selling a home, closing a deal during the holidays can present unique challenges. However, with proper planning and…
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As holiday fanatics, our team has had a countdown to the key holiday dates going on for some time now. Yet, even with a countdown many of us have been struck by just how few days remain before the New Year. If you are similarly surprised and like us thinking about what’s to come for…
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Lower courts are more likely to dismiss legal malpractice cases on the statute of limitations than are Appellate courts. Dellwood Dev., Ltd. v Coffinas Law Firm, PLLC2024 NY Slip Op 06184 Decided on December 11, 2024 Appellate Division, Second Department is such an example. “The plaintiffs commenced this action against the defendants Coffinas Law Firm,…
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Dr Meltem Ineli Ciger, Associate Professor, Suleyman Demirel University Photo credit: Francisco Anzola, via Wikimedia Commons On 19 December 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union gave its judgment in Joined cases C-244/24 and C-290/24 Kaduna. This is the first judgment delivered by the Court on the Council Directive…
