New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Thomas F. Liotti | November 18, 2020
In psychology, the gestalt form of treatment looks at the entire person - their lifestyle, family history, and more in order to determine the cause of the problem. Given social distancing, our legal world is turning to more computerized interactions with clients. For lawyers, COVID-19 presents an opportunity to recognize the significant changes in our culture and how we will adapt to them.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Alison Arden Besunder | November 6, 2020
A focus on how the pandemic has affected litigators and litigation practices, which developments may and should be here to stay, and some best practices for navigating the new normal of virtual advocacy, whether in discovery or in trials.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Bonnie Lynn Chmil and Joshua S. Rubenstein | September 11, 2020
Recent developments in the use and enforceability of in terrorem clauses in New York, including tips on what practitioners can do to boost their enforceability.
New York Law Journal | Best Practices
By Jennifer B. Zourigui | August 21, 2020
Guiding principles for each stage of the drafting process to assist in writing an effective appellate brief.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Robert S. Kelner and Gail S. Kelner | July 27, 2020
In their Trial Practice column, Robert Kelner and Gail Kelner discuss the expanding use of electronic filing and videoconferencing, pretrial and post-trial proceedings and appeals via Zoom or Skype.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Timothy R. Capowski, John F. Watkins, and Jonathan P. Shaub. | July 13, 2020
Part one in a three-part series discussing the different angles of the nuclear verdict/social inflation dilemma in New York.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Adrienne B. Koch | June 26, 2020
The rule seems simple enough: summary judgment motions should be properly supported. But it also stands as a signal of caution. If the court erroneously grants summary judgment where the moving party has not met its burden, the moving party may ironically be worse off than if the motion had been denied in the first place. This article explores why that is the case and what litigants and their counsel must do to prevent it.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Lesley Brovner and Mark Peters | June 23, 2020
In anticipation of expected COVID-19-related fraud and other investigations, it is critical for counsel to know how best to respond to subpoenas and other information requests from local and state entities.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Milad Boddoohi and Steven Sladkus | May 18, 2020
A closer look at an underutilized tool rooted in the New York State Legislature's Amendment to CPLR 4511.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Anthony E. Davis and Janis M. Meyer | May 1, 2020
In their Professional Responsibility column, Anthony Davis and Janis Meyer address some of the specific ways the New York Rules of Professional Conduct require particular vigilance in the world of the "new normal" remote workplace.
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