How New York’s Courts Use Skype for Business and What You Need to Know
Skype for Business is the only supported video conferencing platform the New York state courts are authorized to use during the current pandemic.
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Summary of Executive Order 202.28
On May 7, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.28 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
NYSBA’s Pro Bono Network Doing the Public Good
While waiting to be admitted to the bar, recent law graduates are helping with research and serving as translators to help more experienced attorneys serving unemployed New Yorkers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 250 unemployed New Yorkers have been matched with an attorney to help them appeal denied unemployment insurance claims since NYSBA … Continued
Working Remotely: 4 Tips for Law Firm Success
Thanks to advances in technology and a seemingly limitless number of real-time communication channels, the options for and success of remote working have exploded over the past five years. While some fields and professions have embraced these changes more than others (think engineering), professional service providers, including lawyers, haven’t been as quick to adopt remote … Continued
Attorney Professionalism Forum – May 2020
Dear Forum, I am trying to diversify and expand my matrimonial practice by coming up with a flat rate structure that might appeal to couples working towards filing for an uncontested divorce. My thought was that I would charge a flat rate for mediation services with the intention of filing an uncontested divorce packet at … Continued
Statement from State Bar President Association President Henry M. Greenberg Regarding Expansion of Matters to be Handled by Virtual Courts
“It is welcome news for attorneys across the state – and for all New Yorkers — that New York’s virtual courts will be expanding the type of motions that can be filed and allowing the filing of appeals in existing cases. New York’s lawyers are thrilled to see the virtual courts take another step toward … Continued
Law Firms Are Already Virtual. It’s Time to Embrace It.
The next generation of clients may not call their lawyers, but will happily jump on a computer or use their device to communicate. Sarah Gold of Albany (Gold Law Firm), co-chair of the Law Practice Management Committee, explained that “it’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just different.” Lawyers who embrace virtuality are halfway to … Continued
Summary of Executive Order 202.25
On April 29, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.25 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
NYSBA Works to Develop Plan To Bring Lawyers and Staff Back to Their Offices
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is working with representatives of law firms of every size to make recommendations on how to bring lawyers and staff back to their offices when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eases stay at home restrictions. NYSBA, the largest voluntary state bar association in the country, is in an ideal position … Continued
Summary of Executive Order 202.24
On April 25, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.24 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued