Michael Friedman

April 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

So, just why does the court system need an extra half a billion dollars to handle one third fewer cases?

By Michael Friedman

3 minute read

December 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York's court system is the most expensive per capita in the country and possibly the world.

By Michael Friedman

4 minute read

October 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The proposed bill would protect the Donna Cassies of New York and maybe some of the 310,000 who seek orders of protection every year.

By Michael Friedman

4 minute read

July 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

“The New York Criminal Justice System is one of the best if not the best in the United States.  If it costs money, that money is well spent.”  – retired Fourth Dept. Justice Joseph Valentino

By Michael Friedman

1 minute read

June 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Although it is never mentioned, the court system is reducing backlogs because there are fewer and fewer cases filed every year. Unfortunately that hasn't stopped the Judiciary from asking for and receiving more and more money every year.

By Michael Friedman

1 minute read

August 22, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

What can you do to put your troubled company in the best position for a successful turnaround? Don't panic, maintain your focus, and concentrate on the three critical elements of a successful restructuring.

By Michael Friedman and Keith Sambur

7 minute read

May 12, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Michael Friedman and Keith N. Sambur of Richards Kibbe & Orbe explore the DBSD decision and reasoning and suggests certain possible alternatives for parties seeking to obtain the benefits of a gift plan without running afoul of the Second Circuit's decision.

By Michael Friedman and Keith N. Sambur

12 minute read