Technology offers many benefits. If you read my column regularly, you already know that. Technology provides nearly limitless options for lawyers seeking to run their law firms and practice law more effectively. Mobile and cloud computing enable access to your ...
Read More »Commentary: Tips for divorced or separated parents worried about paying for child’s college education
One of the most significant events in a young person’s life is the decision to go to college. However, if you are a divorced or separated parent, you might be uncertain about what obligations may exist to cover the cost ...
Read More »What is a consent father versus a notice father?
In Matter of William [2022 Slip Op 03831] entered June 10, the Fourth Department addressed the issue of what creates a “consent father” whose agreement is required for an adoption, as opposed to a “notice father,” who is only required ...
Read More »Am I my brothers’ (and sisters’) keeper? Why it’s so important to check in from time-to-time
During his presidency, my good friend, Brad Kammholz, began a program that challenged each one of us to check in on one another. To call one another and ask how we are doing. To lend a shoulder to lean on ...
Read More »Sign of the times: NY to require cybersecurity CLE credits
When was the last time you attended a CLE course focused on cybersecurity issues? If you’re anything like most lawyers, chances are you’ve never taken one. But if you’re a New York lawyer, that will soon change. For many members ...
Read More »Commentary: Can a misdemeanor be expunged in New York?
In the United States, about 45 million Americans, or 14% of the population, have been convicted of a misdemeanor. If this is the case for you, you might be asking yourself, can a misdemeanor be expunged in New York City ...
Read More »Insurance and Injury Corner: CPLR 4549 and expanding admissibility of statements made by opposing party’s employee
New York recently enacted CPLR 4549. This new provision expands the cases in which hearsay statements by a party’s employee will be admissible as admissions of an opposing party. The new provision became effective December 31, 2021, and courts are ...
Read More »Navigating the rough winds of layoffs
Ask anyone in management or human resources and they will tell you that the hardest part of the job is letting people go, especially when it is through no fault of their own. Fortunately, most companies have not had to ...
Read More »NY on the ethics of sharing phone contacts with mobile apps
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since the iPhone was released. A lot has changed during that time, not the least of which is the number of lawyers who use smartphones, with the vast majority of attorneys ...
Read More »Commentary: Do grandparents have visitation rights in New York?
For grandparents, the relationship with your grandchild can be one of the most important things in the world for you. But what happens when the child’s parents prevent you from seeing your grandchild or having a relationship with them? Sometimes, ...
Read More »Civil Litigation: From law school to the real world: The ethics of client management
All lawyers are bound by the ethical rules of the jurisdiction in which they practice and practicing ethically is an integral part of what it means to be a good attorney. One thing I learned about ethics after law school ...
Read More »MCBA President’s Message: A return to leading from the front
That is what my hope for this year will bring. When I accepted the incredible responsibility of becoming president of the Monroe County Bar Association, I did so with the knowledge and humility to know that I am truly not ...
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