SEC Chairman Atkins on Crypto Asset Token Safe Harbor

SEC Chairman Atkins announced new guidance on crypto assets, establishing four categories not deemed securities. This interpretation aims to provide clarity on when crypto assets implicate federal securities laws, focusing on digital securities and investment contracts.

SEC Director Clarifies Howey Test for Crypto Assets

SEC Director James Moloney provided a statement clarifying the application of the Howey test to crypto assets. The statement explains how the 80-year-old legal standard for identifying investment contracts remains relevant in the context of modern digital assets.

People v. Ioannidis - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for manslaughter and assault against Athanasios Ioannidis. The case involved an explosion caused by an unauthorized gas delivery system that resulted in fatalities and injuries.

Golden Ox Realty LLC v. Board of Mgrs. Condominium Inc. - Real Estate Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York has issued an opinion in the case of Golden Ox Realty LLC v. Board of Mgrs. of Colden Gardens Condominium Inc. The opinion was published on March 17, 2026, under citation 2026 NY Slip Op 01456. The docket number is currently unknown.

People v. Scott-Manson - Criminal Conviction Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a judgment against Jeremy Scott-Manson, vacating his sentence and remanding for resentencing. The court affirmed his conviction for attempted assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

Tilipman v. Korban - Arbitration Award Appeal

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petition to vacate an arbitration award. The court deemed the appeal from an amended order as an appeal from the final judgment, addressing the merits of the case.

People v. Jones - Sexually Violent Offender Adjudication

The New York Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Jefferey Jones a level three sexually violent offender. The court found an extremely high risk of recidivism based on his criminal history and the nature of his offenses.

Galloway v. Arthur Clinton Hous. Dev. Fund Corp. - Personal Injury Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion for summary judgment in a personal injury case. The case involves a trip and fall incident on a sidewalk where construction work was being performed.

Calle v. 686 Broadway Realty, LLC - Labor Law Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's order granting partial summary judgment to the plaintiff in Calle v. 686 Broadway Realty, LLC. The court found the general contractor, Schimenti Construction Company, LLC, liable under Labor Law §§ 240(1) and 241(6) for injuries sustained by an employee due to an unsecured plank.

Joyous JD Ltd. v. Yolanda Mgt. - Appellate Division Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying defendants' motion for leave to renew their motion to dismiss. The court found that the defendants failed to provide a reasonable justification for their previous omissions of translated documents.