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The Legal 500 Recognizes Levine Lee Among Top U.S. Firms

The Legal 500 recognizes Levine Lee as one of the top firms in the United States for Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense in its 2018 edition. The Legal 500 writes: ‘Top-notch’ New York advocacy boutique, Levine Lee LLP is noted for its ‘zealous and skillful’ handling of investigations and trial matters. The practice … Read more

Levine Lee Elects Two New Partners

Levine Lee is pleased to announce that it has elected two new partners from its associate ranks. Miriam L. Alinikoff and Christos G. Papapetrou will become partners effective February 1, 2018. “Miriam Alinikoff and Christos Papapetrou are exceptional lawyers who have distinguished themselves in business litigation, corporate investigations and white-collar and securities enforcement defense matters,” … Read more

Levine Lee Files Amicus Curiae Brief in U.S. Supreme Court in Ohio v. American Express

On behalf of The Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance (“ATA”), Levine Lee filed an amicus curiae brief in support of Respondent American Express in State of Ohio, et al. v. American Express Company, et al., No. 16-1454, which is pending before the United States Supreme Court. The case considers whether American Express should be permitted to include … Read more

Levine Lee Serves as Lead Sponsor of the 2017 Louis Auchincloss Prize Presentation to Gloria Steinem, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michiko Kakutani

Levine Lee LLP is proud to serve as lead sponsor of the presentation of the eleventh annual Louis Auchincloss Prize to Gloria Steinem, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michiko Kakutani at the Museum of the City of New York on October 17, 2017. The Louis Auchincloss Prize is presented to writers and artists whose work is inspired … Read more

Levine Lee Prevails in Second Circuit Appeal: Court of Appeals Vacates One of the Largest Sanctions Awards Ever Issued in the Southern District of New York

Levine Lee obtained a vacatur on behalf of its client, Virginia Properties, of one of the largest sanctions awards ever issued in the Southern District of New York. Virginia Properties retained Levine Lee after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York sanctioned Virginia Properties for, according to the District Court, bringing … Read more

Chambers USA Ranks Levine Lee and Seth L. Levine Among the Best in New York for White Collar Criminal and Government Investigations Matters

In its latest edition, Chambers USA ranks Levine Lee as among the top firms in New York specializing in white collar criminal matters and government investigations, noting: “their litigators are simply amazing at all facets of government investigations and civil litigation. . . . They work well together, they are client-oriented and client-focused, they are … Read more

Levine Lee LLP Secures Appellate Division Win for Alpha Dominche, Ltd.

The First Department unanimously affirmed the New York Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a complaint filed by Bodum USA, Inc., against Alpha Dominche, Ltd., in its entirety, on March 30, 2017. Alpha was represented by Levine Lee LLP. The complaint alleged breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference with contract and unfair competition … Read more