No one knows when, but at some point the coronavirus will recede and the law profession will emerge into a changed world: With legal activity choked off by the pandemic, law firms may be forced to lay off — or delay hiring — attorneys and other staff or may even shut their doors. Some types … Continued

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is among the most devastating and disruptive forces in recent history, with, as of the writing of this article, tens of thousands of cases confirmed worldwide. In an effort to curb the outbreak, governments have introduced various emergency measures, including travel restrictions, curfews, bans on public gatherings, and mandatory quarantines. … Continued

The swift action of the New York state governor and the courts to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically decreased litigators’ workloads and led us to ask what’s next. In particular, what’s next for us? Just one week ago, on March 16, at 5 p.m., New York state courts closed their … Continued