New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Katharine H. Parker and Dawn Smalls, co-chairs of the New York City Bar Association's Task Force on Civic Education | May 1, 2023
You likely have seen some of the dispiriting statistics: One out of two Americans can't name the three branches of our government. One in four can't name any branch. Only two-thirds of Americans vote in presidential elections, and only 40% vote in midterms.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice Appellate Division, Fourth Department | May 1, 2023
More than 275 years ago, a young George Washington put pen to paper to copy down 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. Found in a copy book, the original source of these rules remains unsettled, although scholars note the similarity with a French Jesuit work on etiquette for young men originally published in the 16th century.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sherry Levin Wallach, President, New York State Bar Association | May 1, 2023
Investing in the future of the profession has been a major focus of my year as president of the New York State Bar Association. The efforts to reach…
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice Appellate Division, Third Department | May 1, 2023
Law Day provides us with a special opportunity to consider those and other virtues more attentively, to reflect on our history and refine what we mean when we refer to these concepts, to recommit to shared values and prevent the erosion of their meaning.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Steven M. Christman and Fabrice K. Michel | April 13, 2023
This article provides a broad overview of the application of prejudgment interest in New York as it pertains to personal injury matters and discusses what the imposition of a "date of accident" interest-accrual means for New York state residents and the New York court system.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Aaron N. Solomon and Taimur Alamgir | April 13, 2023
This article will address some significant recent changes and new legislation that have recently become effective or will be enforced in the very near future. Also, this article will address a recent trend in wage-and-hour jurisprudence in New York with significant implications for employers.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Reed and Scott Wenzel | April 13, 2023
This article surveys the context and history of personal jurisdiction in collective actions and outlines the current landscape of how courts assess personal jurisdiction in collective actions.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Victoria Corder and Sean Topping | April 13, 2023
In the event a court denies such a motion and the denial is appealed, a simple, yet surprisingly unresolved procedural question arises: Is the case automatically stayed pending appeal? This term, in 'Coinbase v Bielski', the U.S. Supreme Court will decide that issue for cases governed by the Federal Arbitration Act.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jessica L. Falk and Elena De Santis | April 13, 2023
Mediation can be a useful tool to attempt to resolve high-stakes matters without incurring hefty legal fees, and without the publicity and attention that can come from litigating in open court.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jonathan S. Sack and Kefira Wilderman | April 4, 2023
While Section 1001 may be a powerful tool of federal prosecutors, and can cause great harm to defendants, the results of given cases can vary greatly and are far from certain.
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