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New York’s law requiring companies to disclose when prices are set by algorithms was upheld in court. The law is meant to inform consumers about data use, and the court found it constitutionally valid. This ruling may lead to more regulations on algorithmic pricing and transparency.

The New York City Bar Association presented its annual Thomas E. Dewey Medal on Dec. 3, 2025 honoring outstanding assistant district attorneys in each of the DA offices within New York City and the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the city of New York. From left: New York City Bar President Muhammad U. Faridi; Dewey Medal recipient Wanda Perez-Maldonado, Bronx County; Thomas E. L. Dewey, chair of the bar's Dewey Medal Committee; Dewey Medal recipients David C. Kelly

By Thomas E.L. Dewey and Christine Kim Parties engaging in settlement discussions often come to an agreement in principle by exchanging emails and making phone calls. While courts sometimes enforce unsigned settlement agreements reached through such discussions, they will not do so if, after examining the entire context of the settlement negotiations, they determine there was no meeting of the minds. Lopez de Paz v. Experian Info. Sol., Inc. , No. 25-cv-2180 (JGK), 2025 WL 27