Commercial and Federal Litigation Section

Event Overview

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – CLE Program
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Reception & Luncheon

Employee Restrictive Covenants: Legal Landscape and Practical Impact in NY and Beyond. What You Need to Know About Evolving Federal and State Rules in the wake of the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competes and other state legislation on restrictive covenants. A panel discussion about how employers should adapt their employee agreements to the changing landscape, and how the courts view and under what circumstances enforce such covenants. Roundtable on New York State and Federal Appellate Practice. A panel discussion consisting of appellate judges and practitioners that would discuss, among other things: what they consider to be “appellate” practice in New York state and federal trial and appellate courts and how the practice in each appellate court differs from the other NY state and federal appellate courts; how appellate work in New York has changed in recent years, emphasizing any important rule changes; common traps for the unwary and strengths and weaknesses they commonly see; and what they think the members of the bar should do to improve their own practices. The Interplay between the NY Supreme Courts and Surrogate Courts on Business Divorce Issues. A panel discussion about when business divorce disputes arise where the older generation who started the closely held business dies, and their children/heirs may not get along with the other business’ partners or prefer to be bought out, and which court may be the more appropriate forum to hear such disputes. Further, a discussion of what types of succession plans should be in place to minimize litigation and conflict between partners and family members.

Highlights and Objectives:

The objective of this program is to ensure that NYSBA members practicing within commercial litigation are up to date on Employee Restrictive Covenants, New York State and Federal Appellate Practice, and NY Supreme Courts and Surrogate Courts on Business Divorce Issues

Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Chair:
Michael Cardello

Program Chairs:
Maryann Stallone