On May 14, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.31 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
When it comes to negotiation, there are three pillars: knowing the deal, drafting the deal and protecting your clients. These three pillars will soon have a “COVID overlay” according to New York attorney Jill Pilgrim of Pilgrim & Associates. Some of these COVID-19 considerations may in fact be “deal killers.” “COVID-19 is going to impact … Continued
A bill introduced this week in the state Assembly would repeal Judiciary Law Section 470, which requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York – but residing in other states – to maintain a physical law office in New York State.
Good evening Members, The New York State Bar Association has developed a model reopening plan that will help law firms get back to work as quickly as possible while protecting employees and clients alike. “These vitally important guidelines are a must-read so that law firms of all sizes in every region of the state will … Continued
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has developed a model reopening plan that will help law firms get back to work as quickly as possible while protecting employees and clients alike.
Good evening Members, The New York State Court of Appeals has issued a notice to the bar about digital filings through a companion upload portal similar to the state court’s Court-PASS system. The Court of Appeals has amended its Rules of Practice to require, for motions and responses to Rule 500.10 jurisdictional inquiries, submissions in … Continued
In the post-New York on Pause / pre-vaccine world that we may soon be entering, managing agents and cooperative apartment corporation boards should offer remote apartment closings as an option, if not the norm.
COVID-19 raises insurance coverage issues that are likely to end up in the courts for years to come. How should those cases should be drafted, interpreted and adjudicated?
With the nation beginning to gradually open after the lockdown due to the COVID-19 health crisis, knowing who has the ultimate constitutional authority to “reopen” the country’s economy has become increasingly important.
Family mediation is less adversely impacted by court closures than litigation. It can be a useful problem-solving opportunity for divorcing couples regarding the arrangements for their children and their financial matters.