Spinning Plates: The Strategy Partner You’ve Been Missing
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Month: February 2021
Meet The Freshman NY Congressman Who Has Very Quickly Become a Leader in Congress | Miranda Warnings
This week on Miranda Warnings, David talks to first-term Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY) about what it was like being on the floor of the House of Representatives when insurrectionists sieged the Capitol and what the consequences should be for members of Congress that may have aided them.
How to Avoid ‘I’m Not a Cat’ and Make Sure the Judge ‘Can See That’
A viral video of every lawyer’s worst nightmare has given the nation a much-needed laugh. The video of Texas lawyer Rod Ponton, whose Zoom filter made him appear to be a cat during a virtual trial, has been viewed nearly 35 million times (NYSBA contributed its fair share of clicks). He adamantly denied being a … Continued
CasePrepPlus: February 12, 2021
You Don’t Have To Rock LinkedIn, But It’d Be a Lot Cooler If You Did
Having a LinkedIn presence is essential to our careers, but not participating in a meaningful way works against lawyers.
Resolution of the Real Property Law Section Concerning Real Estate Closings During COVID-19
At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, held on January 13, 2021, upon due notice at which a quorum was present and acted throughout, the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Section recognizes that the conduct of real property closings during the … Continued
Chief Judge Announces New Anti-Discrimination Policies
Good evening Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced new anti-discrimination policies requiring a full disciplinary hearing in all claims of discriminatory conduct by a state court system employee that are investigated and substantiated by the inspector general. Additionally, where a hearing officer sustains a charge of discriminatory conduct, the … Continued
Finally, a Consensus Is Near on Who Should Gain from Medical Malpractice Buyouts
It turned out to be a difficult question to answer, as this was the first demutualization case of its kind in New York State, and the Appellate Division was of different minds on the matter. Now, however, there are signs that a consensus might be reached, perhaps even by the Court of Appeals.
Significant Amendments to Uniform Rules
Effective February 1, 2021, significant amendments were made to the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts, 22 NYCRR Part 202. The changes were prompted by the successful implementation of rules, procedures and forms in the Commercial Division.