With some simple steps, you can better protect yourself and have a great connected yet socially distant experience.

On April 7, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.14 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

Good evening Members, A newly launched New York State Bar Association task force assisting solo practitioners and small firms facing economic challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic has already successfully advocated for many state and federal courts in New York to handle interim vouchers for work performed before the non-essential court shutdown. The Task Force to … Continued

In what is likely to become a model for other governing bodies and bar associations around the country, NYSBA’s House of Delegates held its first-ever all-virtual meeting on April 4. The House of Delegates (HOD) meeting was held via videoconference with 207 members of the association’s governing body participating, the highest number of HOD participants … Continued

Good evening Members, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a new executive order today that addresses remote witnessing. The order, among other issues, clarifies the requirements needed to allow the remote signings of such documents as deeds, wills, powers of attorney forms and healthcare proxies. The order states that the law authorizes the use of audio and … Continued

“It’s good to write clearly, and anyone can.”[1] The Legal Writer continues its series on what we can learn from the great teachers of writing. In this column, we highlight the advice of a great writing teacher, Joseph M. Williams, from his preeminent book, Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace. In Part I of this … Continued

The New York State Unified Court System officially announced today that beginning Monday, April 13 its virtual courts will begin handling more than just essential and emergency matters.

Navigating the new work from home landscape presents challenges previously not met by lawyers. Below please find a list of resources that may help your practice maintain its operations remotely. This list is not all inclusive, but might give you a starting point in available resources. Video-Audio Resources for consultations and group meetings: Facetime Cost: … Continued

Good evening Members, The New York bar examination has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-10, 2020. According to the New York State Board of Law Examiners, the application period for the rescheduled exam is slated to open on May 5 at 12 a.m. and close on May 30 at 11:59 p.m. The National Conference of Bar … Continued