Thoughts on Legal Writing From the Greatest of Them All: Joseph M. Williams— Part II
In the May Journal, The Legal Writer continues its series on what we can learn from the great teachers of writing.
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The State of Diversity in New York’s Judiciary
Any meaningful view of New York law from the bench requires an honest discussion of who is on that bench – the composition of the judiciary empowered to interpret and apply New York law.
New York State Bar Association Convenes Working Group to Deal With Expected Surge in Landlord-Tenant Disputes due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has convened a landlord-tenant working group that will help the state’s courts deal with an anticipated surge in landlord-tenant disputes resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. With housing courts closed and a statewide moratorium on evictions in effect until Aug. 20, tenants and landlords are seeking alternative ways to … Continued
Summary of Executive Order 202.30
On May 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.30 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
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.
Governor Extends Order Tolling All Statutes of Limitations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has extended his executive order for another 30 days that temporarily tolls all statutes of limitations during the coronavirus public health crisis. The latest order extends through June 6. Cuomo’s order tolls “any specific time limit for the commencement, filing, or service of any legal action, notice, motion, or other process or … Continued
How New York’s Courts Use Skype for Business and What You Need to Know
Skype for Business is the only supported video conferencing platform the New York state courts are authorized to use during the current pandemic.
Summary of Executive Order 202.28
On May 7, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.28 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
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.