Gov. Extends Commercial Eviction Moratorium
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order today that extends the state’s moratorium on coronavirus-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through Jan. 1, 2021.
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Gain Insights Into Handling DWI Trials at Two-Day Event
One of NYSBA’s longest-running CLE programs, “DWI on Trial: The Big Apple XX – 20th Anniversary,” will be held Oct. 28-29 virtually from Albany.
Don’t Socially Distance Yourself from Payments
When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States around March of this year, law practices in many areas of the country, including Arizona, were forced to go remote. This (sometimes bumpy) transition raised many concerns for lawyers, top among them being how to get paid by their clients. Below we will discuss some tips and … Continued
Why Burnout Is So Pertinent in Lawyers…and How To Recognize It
It is well known that lawyers are exposed to the trauma that their clients experience and disproportionately suffer from high levels of depression and substance use compared to social workers, mental health professionals and doctors. These were among several key takeaways from Dr. Kerry O’Hara, Psy.D. (DBT Wellness & Psychological Services) on the recent CLE … Continued
Independent Review Recommends Ways to Advance Equal Justice Under The Law
Good afternoon Members, Recommendations aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion within the court system and ensuring equal justice under the law have been issued in a Report from the Special Adviser on Equal Justice in the New York State Courts. “I was reminded over the last four months of the intense pride and dedication that … Continued
Law Digest: Update and Caution Concerning Scope of Governor’s Executive Orders with Respect to CPLR Time Limits
In the August 2020 edition of the Law Digest, we attempted to deal with the implications of the Governor’s Executive Orders with respect to various deadlines. We characterized Executive Order 202.8 as a toll, and described the impact and effect of the toll. It is important to note that an argument has been raised as … Continued
Chief Judge DiFiore on Jury Trials and ADR Benefits
Good afternoon members, In her weekly address to the public, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore reported on the increased role and benefits of alternative dispute resolution during the pandemic and the results of the jury pilot. “Over the past five weeks, the courts outside New York City working with the Bar have done a careful, deliberate … Continued
More Reliable, Improved Screen Sharing, Enhanced Video Quality: Why the Courts Are Moving to Microsoft Teams
New York’s Unified Court System is transitioning to Microsoft Teams in place of Skype for Business.
From Euclid to Darwin: The Unavoidable Evolution of Zoning in the Post-COVID-19 World
Zoning, like all other bodies of law, evolves in response to changing societal needs and demands. Through a process akin to natural selection, smart communities continually reassess and update their public policies and programs, comprehensive plans, and land use laws to guide and incentivize development and, importantly, to enable the strongest, most promising development scenarios … Continued
Member Spotlight: D’Bria Bradshaw
Bradshaw is currently director of Business & Legal Affairs for Curastory, a start-up media company, and a document review attorney at Consilio, LLC. She lives in Miami and works in Miramar, Florida. Who are your heroes in the legal world? My muses are Thurgood Marshall, Johnnie Cochran and Willie Gary. I admire them for their … Continued