Patrick M Connors

September 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes that CPLR Article 16, which adjusted the doctrine of joint and several liability, is now stumbling along through its 30th year, and many questions and disputes surrounding its application remain. One thing is certain, however. Those lawyers who have worked diligently to understand and invoke Article 16's provisions have gained a significant advantage for their clients in litigation.

By Patrick M. Connors

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September 22, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes that CPLR Article 16, which adjusted the doctrine of joint and several liability, is now stumbling along through its 30th year, and many questions and disputes surrounding its application remain. One thing is certain, however. Those lawyers who have worked diligently to understand and invoke Article 16's provisions have gained a significant advantage for their clients in litigation.

By Patrick M. Connors

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August 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School discusses notable Civil Practice decisions from the recent term of the New York Court of Appeals.

By Patrick M. Connors

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August 21, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors of Albany Law School discusses notable Civil Practice decisions from the recent term of the New York Court of Appeals.

By Patrick M. Connors

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May 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors analyzes a recent decision from the First Department that highlights the importance of pleading affirmative defenses with some precision, and provides guidance to plaintiffs on how to combat a defendant's sloppy pleading.

By Patrick M. Connors

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May 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors analyzes a recent decision from the First Department that highlights the importance of pleading affirmative defenses with some precision, and provides guidance to plaintiffs on how to combat a defendant's sloppy pleading.

By Patrick M. Connors

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January 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes: When a defendant makes a pre-answer motion to dismiss under CPLR 3211(a)(7) for failure to state a cause of action, what must the plaintiff include in her response to defeat the motion? Are evidentiary affidavits required to support the allegations of the complaint, or is it sufficient to simply rely on the detailed contents of the pleading? Unfortunately, there are no clear answers in this realm.

By Patrick M. Connors

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January 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes: When a defendant makes a pre-answer motion to dismiss under CPLR 3211(a)(7) for failure to state a cause of action, what must the plaintiff include in her response to defeat the motion? Are evidentiary affidavits required to support the allegations of the complaint, or is it sufficient to simply rely on the detailed contents of the pleading? Unfortunately, there are no clear answers in this realm.

By Patrick M. Connors

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August 25, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors, a professor at Albany Law School, discusses civil procedure decisions handed down by the New York Court of Appeals during its 2013-2014 term, including a case that tackles the issue of whether something more than mere relevance is required for disclosure from a nonparty.

By Patrick M. Connors

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June 20, 2014 | Commercial Litigation Insider

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors writes in the New York Law Journal: The standard used for decades to measure whether a corporate defendant is subject to general jurisdiction in New York under CPLR 301, the famous "corporate presence" or "doing business" test, has been all but declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in its January 2014 decision in 'Daimler AG v. Bauman.'

By Patrick M. Connors

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