The “guays” of South America, Paraguay and Uruguay, both named after rivers, are both reputed to have great natural beauty. The latter is known for its elegant beaches, a commitment to peace, and the birthplace of tango singer Carlos Gardel, who is also adopted by Argentina. I recently had a chance to speak
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Comments on Recent Cases: May 2026
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts
I Still Don’t Know
I wrote a post five years ago that I feel strongly about. It was about the humility I needed to remember in my work as a litigator. The real world is more complicated and unpredictable than we imagine, and clients need to be reminded of that fact when it comes to litigation. When I give
Bankruptcy Litigation
People are broadly familiar with the legal process in which a person or a company seeks relief from its debts. But it may not occur to them how often a bankruptcy is the source of high-stakes litigation. The rules that govern bankruptcy litigation are so complex that specialized courts handle these cases, with judges—and usually
Litigation in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a unique place. It’s not just that the United Nations notes that it has the highest life expectancy in the world or that it has the influence of the English legal system in a part of China. It is also that this special administrative region, settled nearly 40,000 years ago, has grown
Comments on Recent Cases: April 2026
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.Academic Journal Publishes My Article
More Thoughts on Settlement Agreements
More than five years after my original post about settlement agreements, I have drafted, revised, marked up, and rejected many more. And so I thought I would use this additional perspective to update my original post.
- Litigants, and even their lawyers, are often exhausted from the effort it takes to pursue litigation by the time
Trusts and Estates Litigation
One of the oldest kinds of disputes concerns who inherits property after someone dies. You may think that after the passing of a loved one, people aren’t so crass as to fight over money. But you would be wrong; people frequently do this, especially if a lot of money is at stake. Specialized laws govern
Litigation in Seychelles
Seychelles may be the smallest and least populated country in Africa, but it has an interesting place in the legal world. It is home to many offshore companies, and has a good economy and well-regarded functioning democracy. Since it is very far from New York, I have not had the chance to visit. But I
Comments on Recent Cases: March 2026
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions.French Newspaper Le Figaro Publishes My Article