August 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Where's 'Dondi'?"The question 'where's 'Dondi'' arises from the portion of the Rule requiring that an order 'recite the papers used on the motion,'" write Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
12 minute read
July 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Is It Binding? (Part Three)The previous two installments of this column discussed CPLR 2104 and focused on how to create a binding and enforceable stipulation under the statute. Having addressed the mechanics of the three statutory methods, there remain a number of practical considerations when drafting and/or seeking enforcement of stipulations.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
9 minute read
June 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Is It Binding? (Part Two)This month's Practical New York Practice™ column dives into the third, frankly mysterious formula set forth in CPLR 2104 to create an enforceable stipulation: "An agreement between parties or their attorneys relating to any matter in an action…reduced to the form of an order and entered."
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
13 minute read
May 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Is It Binding? (Part One)A trial decision this month highlights how a seemingly properly crafted mediation settlement agreement ends up being unenforceable, with the result that the lawsuit continues on its merry way. But first, this article provides some context.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
13 minute read
January 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Two CPLR Devices Worth RememberingThis month, Katryna Kristoferson and David Horowitz visit two lesser-known and used CPLR devices: the summons with notice and a motion for pre-action disclosure. This column is joined by Justice Barbara Jaffe (Ret.), who writes on the summons with notice, including an interesting experience she encountered with the device while on the bench. Katryna then takes the laboring oar and writes on pre-action disclosure.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson, David Paul Horowitz and Barbara Jaffe
13 minute read
December 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Put Me In Coach: I'm Ready To Prepare Our Witness': A Refresher on Witness Preparation and Discussion of EthicsThe idea of something being true, but inaccurate, is not just movie fodder. It often arises in litigation, specifically in witness testimony. When during deposition preparation does coaching cross over from permissible to impermissible? Really, the answer depends on what, and how you do it.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
13 minute read
November 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals Cites Implicit Bias in Removing JudgeDoes anyone doubt the existence of bias? Likely not, but recognizing bias is not always easy. When overt, it is hard to miss. When covert, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to discern. Yet there are many cleverly designed, scientifically sound studies that can reveal the existence of bias, even when the subject consciously or unconsciously attempts to prevent its revelation.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
14 minute read
October 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Symptoms of Long COVID in the Court System Include…Previously in this column, Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz touched on changes in practice since the pandemic while discussing more globally the changes in law practice. In this article, they delve deeper into the ways COVID has altered law practice, as well as the lasting effects.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
8 minute read
September 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Cross-Motions: Being Offensive Can Be Effective—A Primer on CPLR 2215For New York state litigators, being served with a motion presents both a challenge and an opportunity. CPLR 2215 permits a non-moving party to move by cross-motion demanding relief against the moving party.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson, David Paul Horowitz, Judge Barbara Jaffe and Brian Graifman
10 minute read
August 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Incivility Is Not Dead: Lessons on What Not to DoWhile most of us recall a time where lawyers were less than civil to their adversaries, a recent case suggests we may not have evolved as much as we thought.
By Katryna L. Kristoferson and David Paul Horowitz
11 minute read