Leslie Berkoff

December 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Recently, most, if not all, major arbitral institutions have implemented rules requiring that arbitrators disclose any facts that may affect their impartiality so that both the parties and the arbitral institution can make an upfront determination on a potential conflict.

By Leslie Berkoff

8 minute read

August 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The potential exponential costs that can result in having to defend hundreds, if not thousands, of claims can at times force respondents to settle claims that otherwise may be lacking in merit in order to avoid the costs of having to defend them.

By Leslie Berkoff

9 minute read

March 31, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Leslie Berkoff, a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff, writes: Mediation in the bankruptcy context at times offers some very unique and key distinctions. One key difference is that the party often acting as the plaintiff in the adversary proceeding or contested matter is not necessarily the business owner but rather a litigation committee or trustee who is running a court ordered process long after the debtor has failed.

By Leslie Berkoff

12 minute read

March 03, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Leslie Berkoff, a partner of Moritt Hock & Hamroff, explores a few cases that demonstrate how the failure to appreciate the law and the impact of a bankruptcy filing can lead to nothing more than delay, wasted resources and, at times, disaster for the debtor.

By Leslie Berkoff

15 minute read