Reflections of a Former Law Clerk
As a junior attorney, I cherished my time as law clerk. I can only hope to provide my own court attorney the same challenging, thrilling, and rewarding experience that I had.
Author: Dan
New York Law in Federal Court: A Brief Word on Certification
The interests of justice are not well served if New York law does not enjoy consistency in both state and federal courts. Fortunately, through use of the certification process, the Second Circuit and the Court of Appeals have minimized the possibility of competing views on New York law.
New York’s Commercial Division: The Premier Forum for the Resolution of International Business Disputes
Members of the global business community regularly designate New York as the forum for resolving their disputes and select New York law as the governing law in their contracts in order to bring predictability and certainty to their commercial arrangements.
Safeguarding Freedom of Speech and of the Press in New York With Heightened State Constitutional Protection
As the media capital of the country if not the world, New York has a long history and tradition of providing a hospitable climate for the free exchange of ideas.
Mitigating the Effect of Event Cancellations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Group entertainment and events will come back, but in the interim and for the foreseeable future, decisions companies make now will determine the ultimate financial impact and how quickly a return to business as usual can be accomplished.
From Jay to Kaye: A Portrait of New York’s Giants
The task is a daunting one: to identify the historical “giants” of New York State’s judiciary
New York Law: A View from the Bench
Our legal history is a great New York narrative: Leading jurists, a vibrant bar, and a unique docket combine, generating prominence and influence well beyond our borders.
The May Bar Journal is Available Now
The May Bar Journal will be arriving in NYSBA members’ mailboxes soon. In the meantime, you can view the complete issue online now.
The Legal Industry’s Rapid Transition to the Cloud
A technological transformation of the legal industry, originally expected to take place over the next five to 10 years kicked into overdrive in March
From Superfund to Brownfields: An Environmental Success Story, 40 Years in the Making
Over the past 40 years, Superfund has not only facilitated the cleanup of contaminated sites – its original intention – but has also transformed the practice of real estate and corporate law.