Patrick M Connors

July 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In this edition of his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses recent changes to litigation rules, writing that there has already been substantial debate about the implementation of the revised Uniform Rules, and that is almost certain to continue.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

November 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The COVID-19 Toll established by the Governor's executive orders came to an end on Nov. 3, 2020. Yet, the hope of many lawyers in the state, particularly those belonging to the plaintiffs' bar, is that it lives on in our jurisprudence. In his New York Practice column, Patrick Connors writes that if it is truly a toll and the Governor had the power to implement it, parties will be relying on it and courts will be grappling with it through the middle of this decade.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

August 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A summary of several significant civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2019–2020 term.

By Patrick M. Connors

14 minute read

July 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick Connors writes: "Despite a global pandemic lockdown, New York's procedural world refuses to rest, and numerous important developments have taken place to grapple with the problems caused by the spread of COVID-19."

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

March 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice, Patrick Connors writes: "While far less attention is paid to the obligations of the defendant at the inception of litigation, this is a critical moment in the litigation and the failure to take prompt action to appear and preserve relevant affirmative defenses can compromise the defense of the action."

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

August 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

This piece summarizes several significant civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2018-2019 term. There is something here for personal injury lawyers, commercial litigators, and even those who become involved in arbitration disputes or CPLR Article 78 proceedings. Our selections emphasize those decisions that are most relevant to everyday practice in the Empire State.

By Patrick M. Connors

19 minute read

July 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses cases that tackle the various issues which have developed alongside the growth of e-filing in New York state courts. He writes that lawyers should be aware of the pitfalls that can occur while dipping their toes into the e-filing waters.

By Patrick M. Connors

10 minute read

November 23, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors analyzes 'Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union v. Quartararo & Lois', a case which addressed pleading requirements.

By Patrick M. Connors

10 minute read

August 17, 2018 | New York Law Journal

There's something for everyone in the procedure decisions handed down by the Court of Appeals during its 2017-2018 term—from personal injury lawyers to commercial litigators.

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

July 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In his column on New York Practice, Patrick M. Connors discusses the filing, entry and service of orders. These seemingly small, dry procedural steps can be critical in litigating a case.

By Patrick M. Connors

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