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
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
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
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
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
The ability to nudge the decider of your case over to your side and frame the issues under consideration in your way in a single sentence is a very powerful skill.
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
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
It’s been a record-breaking year for the housing industry on a number of levels. We saw home prices soar to their highest two-month appreciation in 30 years, we witnessed existing home sales rise to a 14-year high in August, and we consistently see mortgage applications reach new heights each month.
Properly maintaining a trust account is integral to your practice, and could affect your law license! If you’re accepting advance payments from your clients, or receiving money on their behalf, you will need to maintain a trust account. What’s more, you will need to maintain a compliant trust account.