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Rowan Wilson
Coverage of Rowan Wilson in the Nexus archive.
- Lefty actress Cynthia Nixon will help pick top judges: Goodbye to NY rule of law
New York state Chief Judge Rowan Wilson appointed actress Cynthia Nixon to help select future members of the top court. Nixon, not a lawyer, is described as a far-left figure who played a lawyer on TV, with the article suggesting lefty politics are prioritized over the rule of law.
- A supertall order: New York’s high court decision in Steinway Tower lawsuit signals sweeping changes in real estate law
New York's highest court ruled that lenders cannot use 'sole discretion' clauses in real estate contracts to deliberately harm borrowers and seize equity, reversing a lower court decision in a lawsuit involving the Steinway Tower. The 4-3 decision could reshape real estate law by prioritizing equitable outcomes over strict contract wording, with dissenting judges warning of reduced legal predictability.