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Seizing Assets and Sunsetting Deals: Long-Term Implications

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Two stories that we have chronicled before have come together in the past week in spooky juxtaposition. We readily admit the stories are somewhat “wonkish”, and have not gotten much press coverage or analysis. The two stories are related to the seizure of Russian assets, as part of the sanctions […]

The massive constitutional implications of the Idaho abortion case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Idaho v. United States last week. The case pits state and federal law between strict abortion bans and protecting women’s health in emergency situations. Unlike Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which challenged whether a woman had a constitutional right to decide for herself […]

St. John’s-Seton Hall battle has big NCAA Tournament implications

Rick Pitino argued that pressure is good. It should be welcomed, not feared. Rather than being avoided, it is sought after. “I really like it,” the St. John’s coach said. “I think this is the best word for any competitor. Take it or not. [tennis great] Billie Jean King analyzes pressure as a privilege or […]

Knicks face key three-game stretch with playoff implications

With 20 games remaining, the plummeting Knicks suddenly find themselves in a five-team dogfight just to avoid a play-in position in the Eastern Conference. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s shorthanded team’s next three games will be against teams in that cluster, with a home game against the Magic on Friday followed by back-to-back games against the 76ers […]

Islanders’ matchup with Lightning has massive playoff implications

Considering the Islanders have only won back-to-back games once since December, it’s kind of surprising that Saturday’s win could put them one step closer to making the playoffs. But even though the Capitals and Devils are tied for fourth place in the Metropolitan with the Isles, they are five points behind the Lightning with two […]