“While this worldwide pandemic may bring about great fear, it will not hold us back from actively helping our friends and neighbors, such as the Seoul Bar Association,” NYSBA President Henry M. Greenberg said.
Between the increase of cyber security breaches, the rise in natural disasters, and the current public health threat with COVID-19, it quickly became a necessity in March that businesses implement business continuity plans that mitigate the impact of disasters and enable core business functions to continue. Given the shift to fully or partially remote work … Continued
Good evening Members, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore issued another update on the state’s “virtual” court system this afternoon and reported a “highly productive and encouraging” first week of expanded operations. Since April 13, she said judges and professional staff conferenced and heard nearly 8,000 matters; settled or disposed of over 2,600 cases, a third of … Continued
On April 18, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.20 which was partially modified under Executive Order 202.21 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 … Continued
We are saddened to hear that past president of the New York State Bar Association Henry Miller, like so many New Yorkers, lost his life to the coronavirus. Henry was a brilliant advocate, a larger than life personality and a giant in the profession. For decades he was one of the state’s preeminent trial lawyers, and … Continued
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that he was extending the “New York on PAUSE” order until May 15, so current social distancing guidelines will remain in place and all non-essential businesses will remain closed for at least four more weeks. For many small firm and solo practitioners, this news comes at … Continued
There is some confusion in the construction industry regarding the effect that executive orders have on a contractor’s ability to file or extend a mechanic’s lien, or a property owner’s ability to discharge any lien
On April 17, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.19 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
On April 16, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.18 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
On April 15, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.17 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