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State Environmental Regulation
Monday, January 25, 2010
By Charlotte A. Biblow

 "Charlotte A. Biblow, a partner at Farrell Fritz, writes that the law in New York relating to brownfields is moving forward on two tracks right now, both relating to the practices of the DEC in determining whether particular property falls within the definition of a 'brownfield site.' "

Municipal Law
Monday, January 25, 2010
By Jeffrey D. Friedlander

" Jeffrey D. Friedlander, first assistant corporation counsel of the City of New York, addresses the Bloomberg administration's efforts on issues like smoking and food health."

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DOJ Issues Criminal Discovery Guidance: What Will It Mean?
Monday, January 25, 2010
By David Frankel and Eric Tirschwell

"David Frankel and Eric Tirschwell, are partners at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, say that they see no persuasive reason why agent reports as well as agent notes and prosecutor notes (or some other prosecutorial summary) relating to witness interviews and prep sessions should not all be disclosed (allowing for any necessary redactions for core work product), and urge the local U.S. Attorneys to formalize such a policy"

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Trusts & Estates
Monday, January 25, 2010
In this Special Section from the New York Law Journal: "Taxation of Foreign Trusts," "The New Expatriation Tax Regime," "Leaving New York Tax 'Potholes' and Avoiding Florida Homestead 'Sinkholes'" and "'John D.': Appointing Monitor Not in Keeping With Legislative Intent of Article 81."

Also, in the highlighted article from this section,

Free With Registration: Estate Tax Repeal: Has It Really Happened?

Sanford J. Schlesinger and Martin R. Goodman, partners at Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera, write: Despite all the predictions to the contrary, Congress failed to enact legislation that would avoid the one-year repeal of the federal estate tax, effective as of Jan. 1, 2010. Although this has left many in a state of uncertainty, this inaction also has created the possibility of substantial tax planning opportunities.

New York State Bar Annual Convention Issue

Monday, January 25, 2010
 In this Special Section from the New York Law Journal, leaders from the bench and bar discuss the future of the profession, emphasizing the need for pro bono in troubled times, the court system's efforts to keep pace with technological advances, the post-recession transformation of the profession, recent and expected changes in the law, and more.

Also, in the highlighted article from this section,

Free: New Attorney Emeritus Program Is Announced

I am certainly not alone in observing a renewed commitment to pro bono within the legal profession in this state in response to the growing legal needs of New Yorkers hurt by the economic downturn, but we cannot rest, because 2010 promises to be one of the worst years in memory for the legal services community. In these difficult economic times, we need to draw on our long tradition of helping those in need like never before and redouble our efforts to meet our shared responsibility to foster equal access to justice for all New Yorkers. "