Michael Cardello

Michael Cardello

January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

The Value of ComFed for New Lawyers (And Not So New Ones)

Having started my tenure as chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section (ComFed) this past June, one of my goals has been to get more attorneys actively involved in all that the section has to offer. For as much value as membership carries for experienced attorneys, it is just as important for the younger generation of attorneys to participate as well, especially early in their careers.

By Michael Cardello III

3 minute read

September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

What You Need to Know About New York Commercial Division Rule 13(c)

"Rule 13(c) of the Commercial Division is designed to prevent 'trial by ambush' and to educate both justices and juries on complex issues in the case that are the proper subject of expert testimony," write Mark A. Berman, Paul F. Downs and Michael Cardello III.

By Mark A. Berman, Paul F. Downs and Michael Cardello III

6 minute read

March 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Advancement of Fees Is Alive and Well in the Commercial Division

Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg of Moritt Hock & Hamroff discuss the statutory provisions that govern the advancement of attorney fees, as well as a recent decision that ultimately granted a party's motion for advancement of legal fees and costs.

By Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg

10 minute read

March 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Advancement of Fees Is Alive and Well in the Commercial Division

Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg of Moritt Hock & Hamroff discuss the statutory provisions that govern the advancement of attorney fees, as well as a recent decision that ultimately granted a party's motion for advancement of legal fees and costs.

By Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg

10 minute read

December 06, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Roger Clemens Strikes Out On Privilege Arguments

Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg of Moritt Hock & Hamroff, discuss the Roger Clemens case and write that in certain instances, communications between a law firm and a public relations firm can be shielded from production under the attorney-client privilege or work-product doctrine, however, the communications have to be made strictly in connection with legal advice—not the impact litigation will have on a client's business and/or reputation.

By Michael Cardello III and Stephen J. Ginsberg

10 minute read