Insights: Results

Time to Vote?

by Janice Zhou

With the presidential election right around the corner, the right to vote is more important than ever. For some, there are obstacles to exercising their constitutional right.

Compelled to Compete

by Ashish Mahendru

Courts and legislatures—and now the White House—are taking an increasingly dim view of noncompete employment agreements, a development the pandemic has quickened. What can employers do to protect their confidential information?

Attention Business Owners: Consider a Prenuptial Agreement If You Plan to Walk Down the Aisle

by Mollie G. Caplis

Is a DUI a Felony? What Drivers Should Know

by Bryan Driscoll

Most impaired driving charges start as misdemeanors, but the right combination of circumstances can turn a DUI into a felony with lifelong consequences.

Foreclosure Changes in New York: How FAPA Reshaped Borrower and Lender Rights

by Lindsay Mesh Lotito and Zachary J. Manasia

Key updates to foreclosure law and their impact on lenders, borrowers and market practice.

All Eyes to the Ones on the Rise

by Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell, Rebecca Blackwell and Rebecca Blackwell

Our 2023 honorees recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch™ in America tell us more about how their path to law formed, what lead them to their practice areas and how they keep steadfast in their passion to serve others.

Heroes Among Men: How Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saved Lives of the Lifesaving

by Rebecca Blackwell

Unsafe construction threatened a New York 911 Center and Fortune 500 company until Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. forced a halt.

Why Refusing a Blood Alcohol Test Might Be Safest

by Charles E. Tiernan III

A seasoned criminal defense and OUI lawyer explains why refusing to take a blood alcohol test after an OUI arrest may be the safest option for the arrestee.

Divorce in a Downturn

by Jennifer Brandt

Couples who choose to end their marriage during a recession must confront a host of difficult economic questions in addition to all the financial and emotional demands inherent in any divorce.

A Potentially Precedent-Shifting Verdict

by Sean Stonefield

Preeminent trial lawyer Benedict Morelli on achieving one of the highest pain-and-suffering awards in New York State history.

Does A Joint Bank Account Automatically Contain A Right Of Survivorship?

by Anthony J. Enea

A joint bank account is a ubiquitous and popular way to own an account with one’s spouse, children, loved ones and friends.

Reddit’s Lawsuit Could Change How Much AI Knows About You

by Justin Smulison

Big AI is battling for its future—your data’s at stake.

A Historic Agreement in the Aftermath of Tragedy

by Justin Smulison

Two-time “Lawyer of the Year” Daniel J.T. Sciano represented plaintiffs from the 2017 Sutherland Springs shooting, finally reaching an agreement to settle with the U.S. Department of Justice this year. Sciano offers insight on how stronger laws can prevent repeat tragedies.

Bringing Choices to Family Law

by Nicole Ortiz

What alternatives do you have to litigation in a divorce?

Why Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Want to 'Delete All IP Law'

by Bryan Driscoll

This Isn’t Just a Debate Over How to Pay Creators. It’s a Direct Challenge to Legal Infrastructure.

A Look Ahead

by Jarred Boyer

The future of U.S. rental markets may seem uncertain as we continue to grapple with the after-effects of COVID-19, but renters and landlords alike can look toward a more hopeful few years as inflation already begins to recede and the promise of stabilization is on the horizon.