Perkins Coie partners voted Monday to approve a merger with Ashurst, creating Ashurst Perkins Coie — a roughly 3,000‑lawyer global firm with ~$2.8B in revenue.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an inquiry into whether Lululemon apparel contains PFAS, and the company's stock slid in response.

Heartflow sued Cleerly in federal court, alleging theft of AI-powered heart‑imaging patents and staff. The suit could reshape competition in noninvasive cardiac diagnostics.

Mayor Mamdani toured Housing Court on April 13 and said he saw families on the brink of eviction, pledging to work with judges to address delays and unsafe conditions.

City Council committees will examine how jailed New Yorkers register and vote at Rikers tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with bills on ballot‑curing and jail voter reporting on the agenda.

A Manhattan judge found the Core Club in contempt after the club allegedly flouted a court order at 711 Fifth Avenue, escalating its legal fight with developer Michael Shvo.

A 44‑foot‑wide Chelsea mansion at 345 W. 19th St. lists for $24.5M, pairing roughly 8,000 square feet inside with a private garden and a heated penthouse pool. The wide frontage is downtown rare.

Sovereign Partners is in contract to buy the 40‑story 575 Fifth Avenue in Midtown East for about $380 million, folding the retail condo into the sale.

The Upper West Side topped Manhattan in $4M-plus contract signings this week, driving a burst of luxury sales as spring buyers concentrate uptown.

Delta will run nonstop Edinburgh–JFK flights year‑round after adding winter rotations, boosting Scotland–U.S. connectivity.

A proposal would convert 1154 North Avenue into The Howl, a reservation-based karaoke complex with private suites, a stage and a full bar. The project is now before the planning board.

Nike is back in SoHo: a new flagship at 611 Broadway opens April 16, replacing the landmark 529 Broadway site after an IKEA sale.