As with most planning techniques, the most effective ones begin with starting simple. Many have enjoyed the benefits of tax deferred retirement accounts, from the immediate tax deduction for contributions to the tax-deferred growth over perhaps many decades. At some point, distributions must begin so that the government can start collecting much-needed tax revenue from … Continued
Think public speaking is just for the courtroom? Not so. Litigators are not the only lawyers who must deliver effective presentations. The ability to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently can be a gamechanger for all aspects of the legal profession. Many attorneys believe public speaking is only helpful for courtroom performance. But outside the courtroom, … Continued
To the Forum: I am a longtime New York civil personal injury attorney. I thought that I had seen it all. Yet last year, while serving as a plaintiff’s trial attorney in a civil battery case, I had to call for testimony a friendly and key eyewitness, a grandmother, who had clearly seen the battery … Continued
The Experts From Pieper Bar Review Discuss How To Revive and Prepare Applicants for a Rigorous New York Bar Exam Pieper Bar Review has been preparing candidates for the bar exam for 50 years. John, Troy, and Damian Pieper have helped generations of students pass the bar exam and become practicing attorneys. A vast majority … Continued
As we approach the semi-quincentennial anniversary of our nation during a time of heightened political polarization, it is an appropriate time to discuss where the United States stands today with respect to the rule of law. That principle of American democracy has played a crucial role from our nation’s birth in ensuring that our country … Continued
A New Dynamic in U.S.–Brazil Trade In August, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee, beef, and seafood. While the trade balance in many of these sectors already favors the U.S., the measure signals a shift in trade policy. For businesses and law firms with strong ties to New … Continued
Over the Fourth of July weekend, while Americans were soaking up the sun and firing up grills, lawmakers in Washington were busy changing the financial landscape. The “Big Beautiful Bill” narrowly made it through Congress and was signed into law. It brings a whole host of changes aimed at tax relief, business growth, and immigration … Continued
Inherent Power of Courts It is well settled that a court in New York State has the inherent power to control its own calendar. As the Court of Appeals stated in Headley v. Noto,[1] in the context of multiple actions: “It is well recognized that the power to control its calendar is a vital consideration … Continued
Whether by pleading or contractual provisions, New York practitioners face the risk of surrendering a client’s right to a jury trial with unsettling ease. This article exposes these procedural snares by: first, introducing the statutory mechanism found in CPLR 4101 that is central to jury waiver by pleading and explores how merely asserting equitable or … Continued
I submit this statement to declare my candidacy for President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association. I have been a member of NYSBA since my admission to the bar. I became active in NYSBA in the second half of my career, when I was asked to serve as a District Representative for the Real … Continued