The Tension between Music, Copyright and Political Licensing Agreements — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — September 19, 2024

Moments before former President Donald Trump took to the stage at a Montana rally this August,…

California Legislature Passes Generative AI Training Data Transparency Bill (UPDATED) — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — September 20, 2024

The California legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013) on August 27, 2024, a measure…

First Degree v. Third Degree Assault in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 16, 2024

When an individual is charged with assault, the proceedings can take many different forms. It can…

Does Your AI Chatbot Collect Biometric Data? — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — October 29, 2024

The latest trend in generative AI is the rise of “AI Assistants” or “Chatbots.” These tools…

Upstate New York Police Department Sued for a Car Crash — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — April 19, 2022

Yonkers and its police department have been sued for a car crash that resulted in the…

Ohio Joins Georgia in Prohibiting NCAA from Taking NIL-Related “Adverse Action” — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — November 20, 2024

We recently discussed a number of updates in the world of name, image and likeness (NIL)…

Pitfalls of AI Enablement Without Client Buy-In — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — January 13, 2025

Imagine you’re an associate at a consulting firm. You’re surprised to see a new “AI Assist”…

The Paradox of Parody in Trademark Cases Ex-Rogers — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — February 14, 2025

After a decade of litigation and a pivotal Supreme Court ruling from 2023, the legal battle…

Xactimate “New Construction” Setting | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

A recent court ruling has provided significant clarity on whether State Farm’s use of Xactimate’s “New…

Using Psychological Tests as Evidence During Criminal Proceedings in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — September 24, 2024

One set of tools that defendants can use throughout the course of their litigation is psychological…

Support for the New York Grieving Families Act — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 27, 2023

For two centuries, under New York’s wrongful death law, grieving families have been unable to sue…

Governmental Action Exclusion | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

By all accounts, the “Governmental Action” exclusion was once a fairly narrow provision in property insurance…

Rising Number of Pedestrian Deaths at Night — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 28, 2023

Pedestrian deaths had been on a decline since 1980 onward. However, since 2009, there have been…

Is It Legal to Record a Threatening Roommate in a New York Homeless Shelter? — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 4, 2024

Living in a homeless shelter can present numerous challenges, including sharing close quarters with individuals who…

Florida’s Divided Insurance Regulation | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

A recent public records request by Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower has uncovered a revealing memo from…

When Can a Police Officer Legally Frisk a Suspect in New York? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 8, 2024

We have written extensively about the rights of citizens involved in street encounters with the police…

What to Do After a White Plains Car Accident? — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — November 27, 2024

Recently, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law important road safety rules that extend red…

How Someone with a Lengthy Criminal History Can Pass Background Checks in New York — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 5, 2024

Navigating the complexities of criminal records and background checks can be particularly challenging for individuals with…

Florida Insurance Zero-Payment Claims | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

A new report, 14 Florida Insurers Closed Over Half of Homeowner Damage Claims with Zero Payment…

Suspect in a Deadly Drug-Related Crash Difficult to Charge Due to Legal Loophole — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — January 9, 2025

Recently, a prosecutor revealed that a loophole in New York law made it challenging to charge…