Steven T. Passarella

Jan 9, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Tom Martin |Jake Kohn |Thomas Kane |Steven T. Passarella

Law firms today face a turning point. Clients demand more efficient, cost-effective services; younger associates are eager to leverage the latest technologies for legal tasks; and partners try to reconcile tradition with agility in a highly competitive marketplace.

Jan 9, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Jake Kohn |Tom Martin |Thomas Kane |Steven T. Passarella

Representative Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) has emerged as a pivotal figure in shaping the United States’ legislative response to artificial intelligence (AI). With a rare combination of technical expertise and political acumen, Obernolte’s leadership is poised to influence how Congress navigates both the opportunities and risks associated with AI technologies. AI Expertise and Early InfluenceObernolte’s extensive background in AI distinguishes him among his congressional peers.

Jan 9, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Thomas Kane |Steven T. Passarella |Gretchen A. Ramos |Jena Valdetero

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has once again revived Sarah Palin’s longstanding defamation suit against The New York Times. The Second Circuit’s opinion highlights important procedural and substantive issues in defamation actions involving public figures, particularly in the current polarized media environment.

Jan 9, 2025 | natlawreview.com | Thomas Kane |Steven T. Passarella |Gretchen A. Ramos |Jena Valdetero

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) implementing Executive Order 14117 (Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern) (“EO 14117”), which was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2025.

Jun 20, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Steven T. Passarella

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently issued its decision in Comprehensive Neurosurgical, P.C. v. Valley Hospital, vacating a $24.3 million award to a neurosurgery practice. The Court’s opinion offers valuable insight regarding the scope of implied contractual obligations under New Jersey law, particularly in the hospital industry.