Patrick M Connors

March 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

New York Practice columnist Patrick M. Connors writes: Last month, the Court of Appeals had its first opportunity to address the disclosure of materials posted on a plaintiff's Facebook page in 'Forman v. Henkin'.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

August 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School summarizes three significant civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2016-2017 term. There is something here for both the personal injury lawyer and the commercial litigator alike.

By Patrick M. Connors

28 minute read

July 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes that a plaintiff might elect to sue in a federal court hoping to compel the defendant to interpose as a counterclaim any claim arising out of the transaction on which the plaintiff's claim is based. This would, in effect, deny the defendant an independent choice of forum on the counterclaim. This proposition was recently tested in 'Paramount Pictures Corp. v. Allianz Risk Transfer AG,' which is currently before the New York Court of Appeals.

By Patrick M. Connors

9 minute read

March 29, 2017 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes: Calculating the statute of limitations should not be thought of as a single question, but rather a determination on four separate issues. A mistake on any one can lead to disaster for the plaintiff, and concomitant celebration for the defendant.

By Patrick M. Connors

20 minute read

August 22, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School discusses notable decisions in the field of civil procedure from the 2015-2016 term of the New York Court of Appeals.

By Patrick M. Connors

35 minute read

May 24, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses the interplay between Judiciary Law section 470, as recently interpreted by the Second Circuit and Court of Appeals, and the new "temporary practice" allowed under Part 523 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals, along with the effect of a violation of Judiciary Law 470, and how it can lead to the dismissal of an action, the inability to recover legal fees, and discipline.

By Patrick M. Connors

25 minute read

March 10, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors discusses the new Part 523 of the Rules of the Court of Appeals, which affords great latitude to lawyers from outside New York to enter the state and provide legal services with minimal regulation or oversight.

By Patrick M. Connors

11 minute read

February 26, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors writes that based on the recent changes to the bar exam, it is highly probable that there will be an increase in the number of newly admitted attorneys practicing in New York who have minimal knowledge of our state's law. The hope is that the Judiciary will carefully monitor the effects of these important changes and assess whether they advance the goals of providing more valuable and effective legal advice to the public.

By Patrick M. Connors

9 minute read

January 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes: The first 10 days of 2016 presented a stark reminder that things change quickly. We lost a giant of the Judiciary, the former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, who contributed so much to the development of New York practice and procedure. We also lost one of the great musical artists of the last century who famously declared that we need to "turn and face the strange changes."

By Patrick M. Connors

13 minute read

January 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes: The first 10 days of 2016 presented a stark reminder that things change quickly. We lost a giant of the Judiciary, the former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, who contributed so much to the development of New York practice and procedure. We also lost one of the great musical artists of the last century who famously declared that we need to "turn and face the strange changes."

By Patrick M. Connors

13 minute read