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As you look toward 2019, the number of challenges facing law firms continues to grow. Not only is there increased competition which changes the traditional way law firms do business, there is also an influx of self-help sites which allow ...

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With the end of the year comes some quiet time for reflection. I have always been a firm believer in the power of personal and professional self-assessments. It is a time to discover strengths and weaknesses and then either accept ...

Technology opened digital doors into every company’s operations, making data security increasingly important in fending off ever-evolving hacking techniques. Companies can protect themselves by taking some sensible steps, such as keeping email servers separate from other operations. For example, servers ...

(This article originally appeared in The Bulletin, the official publication of the Bar Association of Erie County. It is reprinted here with permission.) Insurance Law In Violet Realty, Inc. v. Affiliated FM Insurance Co., No. 16-cv-757(EAW) (August 28, 2017), plaintiff commenced ...

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(This article originally appeared in The Bulletin, the official publication of the Bar Association of Erie County. It is reprinted here with permission.) Subject Matter Jurisdiction In U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. v. Wiebeld, No. 16-cv-6797(MAT) (Aug. 8, 2017), plaintiff commenced ...

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Once the backbone of pricing for legal services, the billable hour is no longer the only fee model at most Rochester-area law firms. Clients clamoring for cost certainty during the recession helped usher in other fee agreements and forced firms ...

It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon in downtown Buffalo. The sun is shining, the temperature perfect as crowds fill the Chippewa business district. Among those soaking in the day is former New York Attorney General Dennis Vacco. Seated in the center ...

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(This article originally appeared in The Bulletin, the official publication of the Bar Association of Erie County. It is reprinted here with permission.) Subject matter jurisdiction In U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. v. Licata, No. 17-cv-6037(MAT) (June 21, 2017), plaintiff commenced ...

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Since Apple offered the first smartphone, the iPhone, in 2007, the devices have revolutionized mobile communications for individuals and businesses. A number of Rochester-area firms are using them to enhance their operations. For those who still flip open their clamshell-style ...

From her ninth-floor office in the Avant Building, attorney Melinda Disare enjoys an incredible view of downtown Buffalo. As the president of the Erie County Bar Association, Disare has an equally impressive view of the Buffalo legal community — and ...

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For most of us, finding a niche can be something that takes years of stops and starts. This is especially true with the legal community, as there are plenty of paths would-be attorneys can go down before discovering their strengths. ...

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(This article originally appeared in The Bulletin, the official publication of the Bar Association of Erie County. It is reprinted here with permission.) Negligence and the Trivial-Defect Doctrine In Pokigo v. Target Corp., No. 13-CV-722(LJV)(HKS) (Mar. 20, 2017), plaintiff claimed ...

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