Commercial Division Practice: What You Need To Know (2014)

2.5 MCLE Credits in Professional Practice

Experienced Commercial Division litigators and a Commercial Division judge will give practical advice on litigating in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, one of the world’s leading venues for business-related litigation. The seasoned panelists will provide an overview of the Commercial Division and how cases are assigned, cover key elements of Commercial Division practice, and discuss practice tips specific to the Commercial Division.

A particular focus of the panel will be the many changes to Commercial Division practice that have occurred through 2014 as a result of recommendations by the Chief Judge’s Task Force on Commercial Litigation in the 21st Century.

Program Topics

·         Overview of the Commercial Division

·         Commercial Division Practice

·         Recent and Current Rule Changes
 

Program Faculty

Jeffrey M. Eilender, Partner, Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP (Program Co-Chair) 

John M. Lundin, Partner, Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP (Program Co-Chair) 

Hon. Eileen Bransten, New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division 

Julie A. North, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Total Credits: 2.50 | Areas of Professional Practice: 2.50