An Early Experience with Arbitration by Video
Faced with a mid-hearing adjournment of a complex, high-stakes arbitration, we worked with opposing counsel and the tribunal to restart and complete the hearing a week later by videoconference.
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Limiting Construction Risk From the COVID-19 Outbreak Through Force Majeure Clauses
Many in the construction industry may be concerned with the widespread effects of COVID-19 as it relates to fulfilling their contractual duties and obligations. In this new environment, force majeure clauses (French for “superior force”) will bear heightened scrutiny. Pursuant to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order No. 202.6, New … Continued
Novel Legal Challenges from the New Coronavirus: Force Majeure
This article explores potential frameworks for navigating contractual challenges in light of potential future litigation relating to the coronavirus public health emergency.
Hank Greenberg to NYSBA House of Delegates: ‘This is Our Finest Hour’
NYSBA President Hank Greenberg: Never in our storied history has our voice and leadership been more desperately needed. Our response to the COVID-19 crisis proves that we are up to the challenge.
Highlights of FY 2020-21 State Budget From NYSBA’s Government Relations Team
NYSBA’s government relations team continues to analyze New York State’s FY 2020-21 budget, which was adopted this past week. Here are some highlights.
Coronavirus and the Commercial Tenant: A Guide to Dealing With Your Landlord During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As much of New York’s economy grinds to a halt, businesses of all kinds are asking how they will pay their rent. The answer, if you have good legal advice, may be that you don’t have to. Under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent executive orders, most physical business locations—from stores to restaurants to offices—have been ordered … Continued
Coronavirus Upends the Legal World, Lower Revenues and Job Cuts Likely
Law firms are cutting jobs. Solo practitioners are struggling to keep afloat. The July bar exam has been postponed. And attorneys are figuring out how to work remotely, as New Yorkers and other Americans are told to stay home. This is the new reality as New York’s legal profession faces the coronavirus public health emergency, … Continued
Living Well in the Time of the Coronavirus
How is your stress level? Last week, I had to help get my 20-year-old daughter back from Europe, my 88-year-old mother was isolated in an assisted living facility and not allowed visitors, and the stock market tanked. Then they took away March Madness. This week you may be working remotely side by side with your … Continued
ELSN Section Chair to NYSBA Colleagues: ‘I Am Glad We Are in This Together’
Tara Anne Pleat (Wilcenski & Pleat) is the chair of NYSBA’s Elder Law and Special Needs (ELSN) Section. She originally posted this message to the ELSN on-line community earlier this week, and it has been edited for publication here. I wanted to take a moment to comment on the volume of questions, comments, concerns I … Continued
Despite Crisis, Demand Soars for Many Lawyers’ Expertise
Even as deal-making activity slows and many courts and companies temporarily shutter their doors, lawyers handling a range of issues from labor and employment to health care law are scrambling to keep up with the demands of existing and prospective clients. As the public health crisis unfolds along with changes in state and federal laws, … Continued