Patrick M Connors

March 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In the second installment of his New York Practice column on the amendment to CPLR 2106, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2024, Patrick M. Connors continues the discussion by highlighting additional potential problems presented by the amendment.

By Patrick M. Connors

13 minute read

February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In the first of this two-part New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses how, effective Jan. 1, 2024, CPLR 2106 was substantially amended to allow any person to submit an affirmation in lieu of an affidavit, "with the same force and effect." This is one of the most significant changes to the CPLR in the 21st century and will impact many areas of practice.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

August 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

This piece summarizes several significant civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2022–23 term, including an important one revisiting the primary assumption of risk doctrine. We also discuss decisions addressing the CPLR's relation back doctrine, long arm jurisdiction under CPLR 302, and a dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals stemming from an arbitration conducted by Major League Baseball.

By Patrick M. Connors

17 minute read

August 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Through the use of videotape at trial, jurors are now able to see various aspects of the litigation unfold before their eyes, rather than simply relying on the testimony of various witnesses or cold descriptions in medical records.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

March 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In December 2016, the Chief Administrative Judge issued Administrative Order 285/16, which estimated that, on an annual basis, 1.8 million people attempt to represent themselves pro se in civil actions in New York state courts.

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

August 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The number of appeals disposed of by the Court of Appeals during the term was relatively small, but the percentage of decisions devoted to civil procedure was thankfully high.

By Patrick M. Connors

23 minute read

July 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

This piece will focus on one of the more controversial and important revised rules, Uniform Rule 202.8-g, titled "Motions for Summary Judgment; Statements of Material Facts."

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

March 11, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Parties must act quickly and correctly when making venue choices.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

September 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The New York Court of Appeals will hear arguments in an important case on personal jurisdiction in the wake of recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. In this edition of his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses the case, 'Aybar v. Aybar', which will likely resolve several key questions for plaintiffs and defendants alike.

By Patrick M. Connors

13 minute read

August 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

This collection is somewhat unique in that it is composed entirely of appeals addressing certified questions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and in mortgage foreclosure actions, which have been responsible for numerous procedural developments over the last decade that also affect general practice.

By Patrick M. Connors

15 minute read