Court Addresses Statute of Limitations Questions and Other Procedural Issues

A summary of several significant civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2019–2020 term.

Amid Pandemic, Criminal Cases Continued To Steer a Middle Course

In a term disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Court of Appeals decided 42 criminal cases and continued to steer a middle course.

Court Refines Tort Laws Applying to Claimants, Owners and Insurers

The Court of Appeals construed the ambit of multiple New York State statutes and a section of the New York City Administrative Code in the torts arena during its 2019-2020 term.

The Drafting Process: The Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Appellate Brief Writing

Guiding principles for each stage of the drafting process to assist in writing an effective appellate brief.

Walking the Line: When New Arguments Can Be Raised on Appeal

While appellate counsel generally may not stray far from the arguments that were advanced below, there may be a lane for a new argument if it can be pitched in a way that fits within an exception to that general rule.

Appealing From Bankruptcy Court: An Abbreviated Primer

A discussion of several unusual aspects of bankruptcy appeals of which unseasoned practitioners should be aware.


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