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Simon Watts, a former elementary school teacher who was sentenced to 35 years in prison, will get a new trial. He was convicted of various sexual crimes involving five of his third- and fourth-grade students in Queens.

It has been a lifetime of achievement, in keeping with the name of the award, but Michael has not lost his zeal.

Les is genuinely the most competent lawyer when working with troubled firms facing a dissolution.

Austin invented modern immigration practice; he's introduced the industry to a number of innovations that are part of today's standard practice. He's a giant. But he's also a surprisingly soft-spoken, thoroughly engaging genius.

Over the course of Jerry's 40 years in practice, his name has become synonymous with New York election law.

Everyone trusts and likes Carl. He is adept, brilliant and analytical and, throughout his career, he has demonstrated a capacity to solve some of the most complex legal and financial questions.

Her work as a dealmaker, leader and mentor have greatly benefited the business and legal community, and her collaborative approach has greatly benefitted her law firm of nearly 40 years.

Like other great leaders, he sees opportunity in every difficulty and creates opportunity where most people would not see that any exists.

Charlie has left an indelible mark on the New York legal industry and the practice of law.

His unparalleled strategic judgment and negotiating skills repeatedly helped find solutions where others failed.

Records show that law firms' relationships with third-party vendors are a frequent point of exposure to cyber breaches and accidental leaks.

"Failing to adequately inform patients and doctors of the serious risks associated with these devices put in jeopardy the welfare of countless women," Georgia Attorney General Christopher Carr said. "That is unacceptable, and we think this settlement sends a strong message."

Some former in-house counsel said they believe juries are becoming more unpredictable, and that is changing companies' risk assessment.

Fires at sea are not so rare, just rarely so fatal. In his Admiralty Law column, James E. Mercante discusses some of the noteworthy fire cases litigated in admiralty.

There is a substantial difference between fundamental error and harmless error. An attorney considering an appeal must consider this distinction when advising a client whether or not to take an appeal from an adverse order or judgment.

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Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicolas Roos said he expected the Justice Department to produce "fairly voluminous" discovery materials, including 10 search warrant applications, electronic records from more than 10 email accounts and financial records from more than 50 bank accounts.

The "Younger" doctrine does not apply when the plaintiff is the federal government, according to the reply brief signed by attorney William Consovoy of Consovoy McCarthy.

Thursday's ruling was the latest turn in Philip Shawe's long-running feud with the Chancery Court and its appointed custodian, even after he secured full control of TransPerfect in a 2018 court-ordered auction.

Li's defense counsel contested arguments by the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor that the doctor didn't consider the medical history, or actual pain experienced, by his patients before he chose to prescribe them opioids.