As many chairs before me have observed, a year goes by with breathtaking speed. In fact, it seems impossible that twelve months have passed since Ignatius Grande handed over the reins of this fantastic and vibrant section to me. As I have been reflecting on my tenure and all that has been accomplished throughout the … Continued

As the 36th chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association, it is my honor to write this message. I cannot begin without first thanking the immediate past chair, Anne Sekel, for her leadership and dedication to ComFed during this past year. Throughout her tenure, Anne’s leadership fostered … Continued

Did you know that litigators are among the most anxious and depressed lawyers in the profession, or that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Michael Cardello, Program Chair, started a meaningful and empathetic panel discussion about the current mental health crisis. Viktoriya Liberchuk, Associate at Farrell Fritz, introduced the speakers and moderated the sensitive topics presented by Kerry … Continued

(2024 N.Y. Laws ch. 1-213) CPLR Chapter (Part) (Subpart, Item, §) Change Eff. Date 213-c(b) 23(39) Adds additional crimes to 20-year statute of limitations 1/30/24 215(8)(b) 23(40) Adds a crime formerly defined in Penal Law § 130.50 1/30/24 506(b)(5) 91(1) Adds venue provisions for proceedings challenging apportionment by the Legislature 2/28/24 3102(e) 101(4) Adds a … Continued