Beware the Undesirable Default Rule in International Arbitration Agreements
Although most lawyers appreciate the need for a general choice of law clause in a contract, few pause to consider the law that governs the arbitration clause specifically.
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What Is the SEC Going To Do About GameStop?
This article is a reflection on the GameStop saga and a look into the potential federal securities law violations of the various players’ bizarre and novel actions.
How Divorce Law in New York State Favors the Spouse With the Financial Advantage
In theory, divorcing couples in New York State have access to equal justice under the law, regardless of how much, or how little, money each spouse has.
New York Update: How Force Majeure and Related Common Law Doctrines Are Applied in the COVID-19 Context
New York has seen quite a bit of litigation surrounding these circumstances, with parties citing force majeure and related common law doctrines as bases to avoid liability for failure to perform their contractual obligations. This article provides an update on some recent New York cases impacting these salient legal issues.
Judges Weigh in on New Civil Court Rules
When George J. Silver, the deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City courts, needed a new coffee table, he was sure of one thing. He didn’t want a plexiglass table after dealing with so much of it in the courtrooms this past year. Bottom line: While he hopes he will never have to … Continued
Expanded Use of E-Filing Among Commission’s New Recommendations
Good evening Members, The Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts today announced recommendations for expanding the use of e-filing and proposals for enhancing remote court operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The announcement comes as the commission released two reports today. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore appointed the commission to examine regulatory, … Continued
State Bar Association Publishes Landmark Guide on Employment Law
New York State Bar Association and Bond, Schoeneck & King Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits Group announce the release of New York Employment Law: The Essential Guide The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a new comprehensive guide on employment law in New York with answers to more than 450 frequently asked questions … Continued
NYSBA Recommends New York Courts Adopt Equivalent of Federal Rule of Evidence 502
The New York State Bar Association recommends that the New York Civil and Criminal Courts adopt the equivalent of the Federal Rule of Evidence Rule 502. If enacted, this would establish a uniform set of standards and minimize or eliminate costly and time-consuming disputes about the waiver of attorney-client and work product protection. This was … Continued
Chief Judge Announces New Civil Court Rules
Good evening Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced a broad set of amendments to the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court designed to make case management and pretrial litigation more efficient and cost-effective for lawyers and litigants in the civil courts. A number of … Continued
Take the Racial Equity Challenge as Part of Black History Month
As we begin the month of February, America observes Black History Month – a designation made by every U.S. president since Gerald Ford in 1976. During this time, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that African Americans have made to American history and their struggles for freedom and equality, and seek to deepen our understanding … Continued