Barry Kazan

Barry Kazan

July 05, 2016 | New York Law Journal

'Jiannaras' Clarifies Approach to Class Action Practice in New York

Barry Kazan of Thompson Hine discusses the decision in 'Jiannaras v. Alfant', in which the New York Court of Appeals reiterated its position that Article 9 of the CPLR is a unique statute with material differences from FRCP 23. However, the court also maintained that it remains ready to interpret New York's class action rule consistent with the federal courts, especially where issues of due process are concerned.

By Barry Kazan

32 minute read

March 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Move Your Discovery Onto a Smarter Path

Barry M. Kazan, a partner at Thompson Hine, writes: New ways to achieve efficiency and predictability include how technology is used, different pricing models and different allocations of workflow. While these approaches are not necessarily exclusive, each of them provides certain benefits if used properly.

By Barry Kazan

13 minute read

March 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Move Your Discovery Onto a Smarter Path

Barry M. Kazan, a partner at Thompson Hine, writes: New ways to achieve efficiency and predictability include how technology is used, different pricing models and different allocations of workflow. While these approaches are not necessarily exclusive, each of them provides certain benefits if used properly.

By Barry Kazan

13 minute read

March 18, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Technology-Assisted Review Is a Promising Tool for Document Production

Thompson Hine partners Barry Kazan and David Wilson write: Courts have recently entered the fray on predictive coding in cases where an agreement on shortcuts to extensive human review of keyword search results is not reached. In the last year, at least five courts have addressed the use of technology-assisted review as a means of identifying responsive documents requested in discovery. In large matters, parties who are faced with significant costs for document review would do well to review these decisions.

By Barry Kazan and David Wilson

13 minute read

June 25, 2012 | New York Law Journal

A First-Anniversary Look at the Impact of 'Stern v. Marshall'

Thompson Hine's Barry Kazan and Jim Henderson write: In the year since 'Stern' was decided, courts have grappled with how broadly to read the decision while also addressing practical issues arising in bankruptcy cases. Courts finding that 'Stern' has a broad application focus on public/private rights analysis; courts with narrow interpretations focus on the conclusion of Roberts' opinion: "[T]he question presented here is a 'narrow' one...[and] does not change all that much."

By Barry Kazan and Jim Henderson

14 minute read