How the Public Health Crisis Makes Preventing Domestic Violence Harder
This public health emergency requiring people to remain in their homes to the extent possible plays right into the hands of domestic abusers.
This public health emergency requiring people to remain in their homes to the extent possible plays right into the hands of domestic abusers.
Good evening Members, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks released a memorandum this afternoon to all trial court justices and judges explaining the next steps in the court system’s continuing expansion of its virtual court system. Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications, may … Continued
Dear Forum, I am trying to diversify and expand my matrimonial practice by coming up with a flat rate structure that might appeal to couples working towards filing for an uncontested divorce. My thought was that I would charge a flat rate for mediation services with the intention of filing an uncontested divorce packet at … Continued
New York’s Law Day event was held virtually at the New York Court of Appeals with Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, NYSBA President Hank Greenberg and state Attorney General Letitia James
A technological transformation of the legal industry, originally expected to take place over the next five to 10 years kicked into overdrive in March
Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks released a memorandum this afternoon to all trial court justices and judges explaining the next steps in the court system’s continuing expansion of its virtual court system. Beginning Monday, May 4, new motions, responsive papers to previously filed motions and other applications, including post-judgment applications may be filed electronically … Continued
“It is welcome news for attorneys across the state – and for all New Yorkers — that New York’s virtual courts will be expanding the type of motions that can be filed and allowing the filing of appeals in existing cases. New York’s lawyers are thrilled to see the virtual courts take another step toward … Continued
The next generation of clients may not call their lawyers, but will happily jump on a computer or use their device to communicate. Sarah Gold of Albany (Gold Law Firm), co-chair of the Law Practice Management Committee, explained that “it’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just different.” Lawyers who embrace virtuality are halfway to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has reached out to 109 bar associations on seven continents as a first step toward establishing official working relationships with those organizations that share mutual interests. “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has upended the world. This imposes a special duty on our profession and provides an opportunity to … Continued
On April 29, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.25 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