Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is the name given for the procedures by which parties can settle their disputes without litigation, such as arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. ADR procedures are generally, …
Rule 3213 of the CPLR – which permits a litigant to move for summary judgment in lieu of filing a complaint – was designed to streamline litigation in situations where …
Last week, this Blog wrote about the ramifications of failing to meet a deadline or otherwise act in a timely manner (here). In today’s post, we examine the ramifications of …
Conducting business with family, friends, or neighbors can be a rewarding endeavor. But, like any relationship, it can also be painful, both emotionally and economically. When the latter occurs, lawsuits …
Every now and then a litigant or counsel fails to meet a deadline or otherwise acts in an untimely manner. Sometimes there is a reasonable excuse and sometimes there is …
In our last post (here), we examined the Statute of Frauds – General Obligations Law § 5-701 through § 5-705 – in the context of employment at-will contracts. We noted …
Like most states in the country, New York is an “employment at will” state. This means that if there is no written agreement between the employer and employee governing when …
On August 19, 2020, District Administrative Judge, Hon. Andrew A. Crecca, issued a Memorandum regarding the “Return to In-Person Operations in the 10th Judicial District, Suffolk County – Phase 4.1” …
On March 20, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver County Employees Retirement Fund, 138 S. Ct. 1061, 1069 (2018), in which it unanimously held that …
Judicial protection of confidential information is often sought to shield highly sensitive information, trade secrets and financial information from the public. One way to achieve this objective is to obtain …
