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TRUSTS AND ESTATES - In re Estate of Phillips

MEMORANDUM - Surrogate Court should have considered extrinsic evidence to explain to what particular pieces of land the language of the will referred. Term “appurtenant” in will did not adequately clarify. (N.Y. App. Div., 4th Dep’t)

EMPLOYMENT LAW - Falby v. Greenberg Traurig LLP

COMPLAINT - Paralegal earning $60/hour claims he was not paid overtime due a non-exempt employee for hours exceeding 40 per week. (S.D.N.Y.)

New York Decision Roundup - January 2, 2013

This daily roundup provides links to summaries of the latest New York state and federal court decisions.

COURT WIRE: JUST FILED

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Retired Court of Appeals judge to join Greenberg Traurig

1/2/2013

Carmen Ciparick, the first Hispanic and the second female judge in the history of the Court of Appeals, will start on Jan. 14 as of counsel in its litigation and appellate practices.

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Argentina asks U.S. court to block payouts for debt holdouts

12/31/2012

The 2nd Circuit is expected to decide in 2013 whether to force a $1.33 bln payment to investors, a ruling that could have broad impact on the ability of governments to raise money by selling bonds.

A general view of the state courthouse at 60 Centre Street is seen in New York. REUTERS Chip East

Judge must give deposition in 'Law & Order' lawsuit: NY court

12/31/2012

Former New York Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau has been ordered to give a deposition in a defamation case brought by a Brooklyn attorney against the hit television show.

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NY man wins new trials over counterfeiting after court errors

12/31/2012

The Fourth Department found that two of the trials for Isiah Williams should not have gone forward due to multiple errors including that Williams did not have an attorney to represent him.

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Group claims Rutgers-Camden Law used misleading employment data

12/31/2012

A legal education watchdog group said an associate dean at the school, made "misleading and false statements" about graduates' employment and salaries to prospective students.

The federal courthouse at 225 Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. REUTERS Chip East

Alleged militants detained in Djibouti charged by U.S. court

12/28/2012

Court papers make no specific allegation that the three men posed threats to Americans or U.S.-related targets, a sign of evolving legal tactics in counter-terrorism operations.

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Fisker sues XL over hybrid cars wrecked by Superstorm Sandy

12/28/2012

The hybrid carmaker claims the vehicles, which had been submerged in more than 5 feet of seawater, were covered under a $100 mln insurance policy.

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Ethics panel finds judges may keep $1,000 in unspent campaign funds

12/28/2012

The New York State Committee on Judicial Ethics found that judges may use the sum for any "legal, non-political purpose," such as purchasing office supplies.


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