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July 13th, 2022
Attorney Says That No Matter the Motivation, DiFiore Resignation Has ‘Appearance’ of Being Tied to Probe
Ethics & Professional Responsibility Litigation Partner Ronald C. Minkoff is quoted in the article, “Attorney Says That No Matter the Motivation, DiFiore Resignation Has 'Appearance' of Being Tied to Probe" published by the New York Law Journal. The article discusses the timing of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s resignation since she’s under investigation by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Ron is quoted saying, “It could end up marring an otherwise distinguished career.” Ron said he’s spoken to others lawyers who are shocked, but not necessarily happy about the turn of events. He adds, “Whatever you think about Judge DiFiore, it’s not good to see somebody’s career ended under these circumstances” and “Even if one had nothing to do with the other, the appearance is now there publicly, and that’s unfortunate.”
The Judge intervened in a disciplinary case of a critic who threatened to smear her. Ron says, “My view is that she was provoked here but, even so, as a judge, she had to think twice before hitting that ‘send’ button” and “We see this all the time in the disciplinary process, where people get provoked in a personal situation and react very strongly to that, and like anybody else, they don’t think it through completely and then end up with a problem.”
Read the full article here. (Behind paywall)
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Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
