Patrick M Connors

January 21, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Thomas F. Gleason, a member of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea and an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, and Patrick M. Connors, an associate professor of law at the school, write that the New York Court of Appeals' 1972 decision in Dole v. Dow Chemical Co., was a landmark holding in several respects. Among other things, it confirmed that a defendant could bring a third-party action against the plaintiff's employer for common-law indemnification or contribution.

By Thomas F. Gleason and Patrick M. Connors

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September 18, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors, a professor of law at Albany Law School, and Thomas F. Gleason, a member of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea and an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, write that Uniform Rule Part 221, entitled "Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions," will become effective on Sunday Oct. 1, 2006. A period of unrest is certain to ensue the following Monday, as lawyers throughout New York State confront depositions governed by a significantly detailed set of new rules.

By Patrick M. Connors and Thomas F. Gleason

14 minute read

May 17, 2010 | New York Law Journal

In his New York Practice column, Patrick M. Connors, a professor at Albany Law School, writes that even if a judge determines that a moving party is entitled to relief, the victory can be squandered if that party fails to comply with Uniform Rule 202.48 and complete the submission of proposed orders or judgments for signature by the judge within 60 days from the filing of the decision.

By Patrick M. Connors

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March 20, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Thomas F. Gleason, a member of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea and an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, and Patrick M. Connors, an associate professor of law at Albany Law School, write that insurance is the fuel that runs a good part of the litigation in this state, and when the proceeds of insurance are not available, plaintiffs may be unable to maintain a case regardless of its merit or the seriousness of the injuries.

By Thomas F. Gleason and Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

September 02, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors, a professor of law at Albany Law School, writes that CPLR junkies and devotees of New York practice certainly had their fill from the Court of Appeals during the 2007-2008 term. The Court's docket during the past year was the gift that kept giving, he notes and discusses some of the most important civil practice decisions from the term accompanied by some recent developments pertinent to these holdings.

By Patrick M. Connors

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January 20, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors, a professor of law at Albany Law School, writes that it is truly unfortunate that the case law interpreting New York's expert disclosure provision is in such a shambles. Two recent decisions, from the Second Department, he says, highlight the problem, which cries out for resolution from the Court of Appeals or the Legislature.

By Patrick M. Connors

14 minute read

March 01, 2002 | New York Law Journal

A s of today, attorneys in New York State must comply with 22 NYCRR Part 1215, which require a written letter of engagement for representations. The rule was proposed in 2001 and met with strong opposition. The New York State Bar Association endorsed the use of letters of engagement as a "best practice," but concluded that a rule should not mandate the practice. The Appellate Divisions made several revisions to the proposed rule based on complaints and suggestions of the bar, but ultimately decided to join

By Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

November 20, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Thomas F. Gleason, a member of Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O'Shea and an adjunct professor at Albany Law School, and Patrick M. Connors, an associate professor of law at Albany Law School, propose that it may be appropriate to have a limited time period during which certain electronically filed papers, such as motions, are restricted in access to the court and the parties.

By Thomas F. Gleason and Patrick M. Connors

12 minute read

May 18, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Patrick M. Connors, a professor of law at Albany Law School, writes that the rules of conduct concerning attorneys' drafting of retainer agreements, like the baseball stadiums that host the Amazin's and the Pinstripers, have changed, with a new look, but some features that evoke their storied pasts.

By Patrick M. Connors

13 minute read

July 21, 2005 | Legaltech News

While "cloning" a hard drive's data can be a simple operation, an e-discovery response still requires a content-based analysis to avoid inadvertent disclosure of confidential information. And the nature and manner of computer data storage can make it a severe burden that requires extensive -- and expensive -- professional judgment if a clone is to be safely delivered to a litigation adversary. Thomas F. Gleason and Patrick M. Connors discuss these issues in the context of a nasty New York divorce case.

By Thomas F. Gleason and Patrick M. Connors

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