Lee R Crain

September 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

On May 31, 2023, the New York Legislature passed a bill that would eliminate the requirement to notarize affidavits in civil lawsuits. The bill substantially changes how litigants can introduce witness testimony in New York, bringing it in line with federal courts and other jurisdictions that allow witnesses to offer sworn statements by declaring what they say is true "under penalty of perjury."

By Mylan L. Denerstein and Lee R. Crain

4 minute read

July 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

If Gov. Kathy Hochul signs the bill, New York state and federal courts would be able to hear lawsuits against out-of-state corporations based on conduct that took place outside of New York simply because the corporation does unrelated business here.

By Mylan Denerstein, Lee R. Crain and Gregory V. Momjian

6 minute read

December 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Procedural and substantive tips for preparing highly effective district court amicus briefs.

By Akiva Shapiro, Lee R. Crain and Amanda L. LeSavage

7 minute read

July 25, 2018 | Delaware Business Court Insider

The Delaware Court of Chancery's decision in Wenske v. Blue Bell Creameries, C.A. No. 2017-0699-JRS (July 6, 2018) (Slights, V.C.), highlights an interesting practical challenge faced by parties seeking to impose oversight obligations on a manager charged with operating a business in accordance with sound industry business practices.

By Gabriel Herrmann and Lee R. Crain

1 minute read

April 18, 2018 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Does a nonresident officer's prior service to a Delaware corporation allow the Delaware courts to compel her to appear to testify at trial as a third-party witness?

By James L. Hallowell and Lee R. Crain

6 minute read