Author: Brandon

New York State Bar Association President Commends State Senate For Voting To Repeal Antiquated Law Requiring Out-of-State Attorneys To Have N.Y. Law Offices

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The New York State Bar Association enthusiastically supports the repeal of this antiquated law. In our rapidly modernizing legal world, the profession has adapted with electronic filing of documents in the courts, virtual conferences and court proceedings, along with already established standards for perfecting service. Our laws must continue to adapt with the times too.

Hearings Start Thursday on Uniform Rules

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Thirty of the Commercial Division rules were incorporated into the “Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court” effective February 1, 2021. Select changes include limiting interrogatories, limiting the number and duration of depositions, imposing additional requirements for the initiation of and opposition to motions for summary judgment, and electronic bookmarking of submitted … Continued

Some Virtual Court Proceedings To Become Permanent

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Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, during her weekly coronavirus update today, said that as the state court system moves forward into a “new and better normal” many types of virtual proceedings and services will become “permanent features” of court operations even after the pandemic subsides. DiFiore did not specify yet what types of proceedings would likely … Continued

Tell Your Story and Get Off Your High Horse: What Litigators Do Not Understand About Mediation

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A talkative and combative litigator looking for a pound of flesh is unlikely to succeed in mediation. An attentive attorney who treats opposing counsel with respect from the first introduction is, however, likely to succeed. Panelists discussed the soft skills and proven techniques that help lawyers better handle mediations on the CLE webinar, “Effective Mediation … Continued

A Vision for the Future of NYSBA

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The timing of the current lease expiration, and lessons learned from the pandemic, compel us to examine and transform how NYSBA does business, maximize its reach and, most importantly, improve how it attracts and serves its members in the next decade and beyond.