On the surface, Jeffrey (not his real name) was a leading litigator who had won many criminal and civil cases and argued before the Court of Appeals. Underneath, he harbored a dark secret. Raised in an affluent Jewish family on Long Island, Jeffrey’s father routinely and intensely abused him, starting at the age of 5. … Continued

Prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, most lawyers had not worked exclusively from home. While the newfound family time, flexibility and elimination of long commutes were readily apparent gains of remote work, once the indefinite term of remote work became a reality, it lost its luster for some. Those with space constraints and … Continued

Good afternoon Members, In her weekly update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the state’s first jury trial “pilots” began last week in Suffolk, Schuyler and Erie counties where there were five new jury trials – four civil and one criminal. All five started on schedule and a civil trial in Suffolk County reached a … Continued

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has appointed veteran election lawyer Jerry H. Goldfeder to chair a task force of legal scholars who will advise fellow attorneys, journalists and members of the public on issues related to the upcoming 2020 presidential race. The eight-member panel will focus on a variety of subjects, including constitutional … Continued

When Kathleen Rice ran for New York attorney general in 2010 as the sole female candidate, the New York Times asked her press secretary what kind of shoes Rice wore. She questioned if the opposing candidates were asked the same question and pointedly refused to answer the question. Similar questions were asked about how she … Continued