Author: Brandon

Trials in Fiction and Film: Can Reality Compete?

Reality and fiction are not the same. Fiction represents an author’s shaping, focusing and changing reality to tell a story. Trouble comes when fictional trial scenes start to impact real trials. Memorable fiction and drama involving lawyers usually contains a trial scene. There are obvious reasons for this: trials are invariably depicted as exciting dialectic … Continued

Citizenship Question Removed From Bar Application

Good afternoon Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced that the four departments of the New York State Unified Court System’s Appellate Division have removed the question from the bar application that inquires into an applicant’s citizenship and immigration status. “Citizenship is not a prerequisite for admission to the bar … Continued

How Lawyers are Optimizing Cash Flow and Workflow

The convenience of paying for your services online goes a long way in fostering satisfaction in your clients. But what’s in it for you? How does an online payment tool help make your workday easier, save you time, or deliver valuable business insights? Here, we’ll dig into both process and operational benefits to see how … Continued

DIFiore: Planning and Preparing for the Challenges of 2021

In her weekly address, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said that “even as we celebrate the season and look forward to the new year with good cheer, we know that we must continue planning and preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.” Thirty-five Supreme Court justices and acting Supreme Court justices have volunteered to assist their … Continued

Updating an Important CLE Notice for Newly-Admitted Attorneys

Good afternoon Members, In order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the New York State CLE Board is now permitting newly-admitted attorneys (admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) to participate in Skills CLE courses through either individual or group participation via webconference, teleconference and videoconference. The format … Continued

OCA To Begin Publishing Criminal Case Data

Good afternoon Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced that the New York State Unified Court System’s Division of Technology and Court Research will begin publishing monthly online statistical reports on misdemeanor and felony offenses and violations from courts across the state. The Police Statistics and Transparency Act, in this … Continued

It’s Complicated: What Lawyers Need to Know About Taxes While Working Remotely

The shift towards remote work for millions of U.S. employees can have significant tax implications for businesses. There is potential long-term impact as employers rethink the need for expensive spaces and shift to partial or fully-remote workforces. Potential tax implications include payroll tax, corporate income and franchise tax, as well as taxes imposed based on … Continued