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New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
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New York Law Journal: Featured Columnists April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesTuesday, April 28, 2009By Christopher Dunn" Christopher Dunn, associate legal director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, writes: In the 1960s the U...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Free With Registration: Socialite's Son Stole Millions Intended For Charity, D...

LAW.COM Newswire Highlights April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
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New York Appellate Criminal Cases Originating from the New York Supreme Court NY County

Posted on April 28, 2009
In order to comply with subscription agreements you will need to use your own Westlaw password to view the full text of cases listed below: Tuesday, April 28, 2009    1. The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v...

SEC Cites Advisor for Failing to Conduct Advertised Due Diligence on Hedge Funds Later Determined to be a Fraud

Posted on April 28, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 28, 2009. SEC cites adviser for failing to conduct advertised due diligence on recommended hedge fundsFried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP"On April 22, the SEC announced a settled enforcement action against a registered adviser for failing to perform all phases of its advertised due diligence prior to recommending to clients that they invest in certain hedge funds that were later determined to be a fraud...

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Ruling Against Virginia Anti Spam Law

Posted on April 28, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 28, 2009. Supreme Court won?t hear ruling against anti?spam lawManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP"The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a decision by the Virginia Supreme Court finding the state?s anti?spam law to be unconstitutional...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance

Posted on April 28, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 28, 2009. An Anonymous Senator of Power and InfluenceNew York Times - United States"By CLYDE HABERMAN One of the most important public figures in New York, a man with the power to make life better or worse for city residents, ...

List of Selected U.S. Documents from Gallerywatch.com

Posted on April 28, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible  through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Swine Flu Information

Posted on April 28, 2009
Art Bernardino a longtime court administrator and court manager has compiled useful information about the new strain of influenza called "swine flu" that we have all been hearing about.  In view of the urgents concerns about the spreading of swine flu and in gratitude for his efforts, we are posting Mr...

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
Source: NLJ.com, April 28, 2009. Subscription required for online access: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/subscribe.jsp SPECIAL REPORT  |  Lawyers brace for swine flu pandemic"Lawyers are getting swept up in the current event topping this week's news cycle: the deadly swine flu epidemic...

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines April 27, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
Source: NLJ.com, April 27, 2008 Subscription required for online access: http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/subscribe.jsp Foreign affairs"U.S. white-collar and securities defense lawyers are increasingly taking their shows on the road, defending and advising overseas clients as both the U...

New Jersey Law Journal: State and Federal Decisions

Posted on April 28, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal Case Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: STATE DESISIONS: Chandok v...

New Jersey Law Journal News Briefs April 28, 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: HIGH COURT DOUBTFUL OF CITY'S POWER TO LIMIT HANDGUN BUYS"Justices of the state Supreme Court seemed sympathetic on Monday to Jersey City's effort to limit handgun purchases but dubious about whether state law allows it...

New York Law Journal: Lead Articles April 27, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New York Law Journal you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. http://www.nylj.com Subscription required for online access unless otherwise noted: Free With Registration: Judicial Reassignments Urged To Address Family Court 'Crisis' Panel Upholds Stiff Sanction for Neglect of Discovery Demands Taxes on Online Cigarette Sales, Upstate Curfew on Session Agenda Circuit Clarifies Use of Discretion Standard in Resentencing Impeachment Scholar Discusses Potential of Removing Judge Over 'Torture' Memos Free With Registration: Obituary: Arnold Lande Correction Newsbriefs  

LAW.COM Newswire Highlights April 27, 2009.

Posted on April 27, 2009
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Number of Reported Crimes in New York City Continues Downward

Posted on April 27, 2009
According to the Associated Press as reported on 1010WINS the number of crimes reported in New York City for the first quarter of 2009 was the lowest in more that 40 years, despite the economic downturn.

Selected Criminal Law and Procedure News and Blog Alerts Worldwide

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 25-26, 2009 NEWS: New cyber crime unit targets pornographyClarksdale Press Register - Clarksdale,MS,USA"It conducts computer and digital forensic examinations for state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies to recover evidence and criminal activity...

Criminal Law News from New York: April 25-27, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: LexisNexis, Search run April 27, 2009. 1. The New York Times, April 27, 2009 Monday, Late Edition - Final, Section A; Column 0; Editorial Desk; OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR; Pg. 23, 653 words, What Happened to the Ban on Assault Weapons?, By JIMMY CARTER...

Punishing the Victims: Madoff Trustee Files First Clawback Case

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 27, 2009. Punishing the victims: Madoff trustee files first clawback caseHolland & Hart LLP"On April 8, 2009, Irving Picard, the trustee for Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC ('BLMIS') filed his first case seeking the return of a 'preferential' transfer from BLMIS to a British Virgin Islands entity, Vizcaya Partners Ltd...

Internet Report Finds Surge in Online Fraud

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 27, 2009. Report finds surge in online fraudManatt Phelps & Phillips LLP"The Internet Fraud Complaint Center has released a report finding that Internet fraud spiked by 33 percent in 2008, and is continuing to surge as the recession drags on...

Brand Management in Cyberspace

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: Lexology, April 27, 2009. Brand management in cyberspaceGreenberg Traurig LLP"The Internet has opened up a wealth of opportunities for counterfeiters."

List of Selected U.S. Documents from Gallerywatch.com

Posted on April 27, 2009
Selected federal documents below from Gallery Watch.com may include references to government reporrts, Congressional letters, draft bills, and other primary source materials. Documents listed are accessible only through subscription to the GalleryWatch...

Governor David Paterson and New York Finance April 26-27, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: Google News Alert Service, April 27, 2009. As Some Ring A Death Knell, Paterson Hears A Call to ArmsNew York Times - United States"David A. Paterson is making a pointed pitch to New York's political establishment: I'm not dead yet. In a series of phone calls and private meetings with ...

New Jersey Law Journal: Top Stories April 27, 2009.

Posted on April 27, 2009
If you are already an online subscriber to the New Jersey Law Journal News Alert Service you should be able to click on any of the links provided below, sign in, and access the full text of articles listed. Subscription required for online access: Caution Pays Off as Top 20 Firms Stay Profitable  "Continuing a trend of streamlining that was noticeable in 2007, firms in 2008 hired fewer new lawyers, kept equity partnership ranks tight and increased their proportions of lower earning, hiring billing nonequity partners...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 26, 2009. PENAL LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A7614 Fields -- Provides that an elected public officer who is convicted of a felony pursuant to article 195 or article 200 of the penal law shall forfeit all benefits No Same as Last Act: 04/17/09 referred to governmental operationsS4041A DUANE -- Provides for medical use of marihuana Same as A 7542 Last Act: 04/17/09 AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH04/17/09 PRINT NUMBER 4041ALast Action Date: 04/20/09(Results Count = ) Bill No...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009 - Judiciary Law

Posted on April 27, 2009
SourceNew York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 26, 2009. JUDICIARY LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A5979 Weinstein (MS) -- Provides additional enforcement mechanisms for the collection of spousal or child support Same as S 2977 Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to codes Old Bill: A3152 of 2008 Old Bill Last Act: 01/09/08 referred to judiciary A6921 Weinstein (MS) -- Provides for the emergency relocation of court terms; repealer Same as S 2849 Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to codesLast Action Date: 04/21/09(Results Count = ) Bill No...

New York Legislature: Legislative Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009 - Criminal Procedure Law

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 26, 2009. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A841 Gunther (MS) -- Sets forth procedures to be followed in the event a sex offender fails to mail a signed verification within twenty calendar days of mailing by DCJS Same as S 2604 BLURB : Cor...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run April 26, 2009 CORRECTIONS LAW: To retrieve the text of any of the New York bills listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Bill No.  A606A Destito -- Relates to authorizing ministers of congregations in the county in which a jail, workhouse or correctional facility is located to visit inmates No Same as Last Act: 04/20/09 amended on third reading 606aA841 Gunther (MS) -- Sets forth procedures to be followed in the event a sex offender fails to mail a signed verification within twenty calendar days of mailing by DCJS Same as S 2604 Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to codesA985 Hawley (MS) -- Requires the employment address of certain sex offenders to be reported to the division of criminal justice services No Same asLast Act: 04/20/09 held for consideration in correctionA2139 O'Mara (MS) -- Requires New York state drivers licenses to indicate if the licensee is a registered sex offender under Megan's Law No Same asLast Act: 04/20/09 held for consideration in correctionA3599 Crouch (MS) -- Prohibits registered sex offenders from using or being within five hundred feet of any state or municipal-owned park Same as S 3389 Last Act: 04/20/09 held for consideration in correctionA3766 Aubry -- Provides inmates the opportunity to obtain a general equivalency diploma No Same asLast Act: 04/20/09 REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTIONA3772 Aubry -- Creates the New York state commission on sex offender supervision and management Same as S 3629 Last Act: 04/20/09 reported referred to ways and meansA5236 Thiele -- Restricts the residency of certain sex offenders Same as Uni...

New York Legislature: Activity Report for Week Ending April 26, 2009

Posted on April 27, 2009
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System, Search run April 26, 2009 CHAPTER LAWS: To retrieve the text of any of the New York Chapter laws listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi Chapter: 16 A669 Cahill (MS) -- Requires bicycles to be equipped with a red or amber reflector for night use BLURB : V & T L...

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