The 35-year history of ComFed is a history of respected scholars, titans of the bar, and steadfast dedication to progress in our chosen profession. In a very real way, the successes of the section mirror the successes of its members, and particularly its chairs. Section founder and first Chair Robert L. Haig serves as editor-in … Continued

Tracee Davis, a commercial litigation partner at Seyfarth Shaw, has been named to City & State New York’s “Law Power 100” list for several years running. She currently serves on the Commercial Division Advisory Council and served on the State Ethics Commission, and as chair of the Judiciary Committee of the Association of the Bar … Continued

Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina Richardson-Mendelson was presented with the Robert L. Haig Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was honored during the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section and Dispute Resolution Section joint spring meeting in Philadelphia. Justice Troy … Continued

(2023 N.Y. Laws ch. 1-138) CPLR Chapter (Part) (Subpart, Item, §) Change Eff. Date 3102(e) 138(5) Changes “abortion services or procedures” to “legal protected health activity” as defined in Crim. Proc. Law § 570.17(1)(b) 6/23/23 3119(g) 138(4) Changes “abortion” to “legal protected health activity,” as defined in Crim. Proc. Law § 570.17(1)(b); adds express consent … Continued

Among Leber’s impressive and extensive list of accomplishments, she has tried more than 35 cases in her career as a commercial litigator. She is currently a partner at ArentFox Schiff. As a young associate, she attended the first meeting of the new Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. Later, in her position as ninth chair of … Continued

(West’s 2023 N.Y. Orders 1-11; Adopted Rules on OCA website, at http://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/comments/index.shtml; amended rules on appellate court websites) 22 N.Y.C.R.R. Court Subject (Change) Link to Order Eff. Date 202.70(g), Rule 2 Sup. Requires notification of settlement and discontinuance by both e-filing and letter, but without the terms, and withdrawal of pending motions and appeals ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER … Continued