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Trials & Tribulations: What law firms can do about a decade of decline for legal services
On June 14, from noon to 2 p.m., the Monroe County Bar Association will present a program entitled “The Economic Decline of the Legal Marketplace: What, If Anything, Can Lawyers and Law Firms Do About It?” This ominous title is prompted by the publication of a chilling report by Thomson Reuters in cooperation with the […]
DiNapoli: Legal services for poor essential
ALBANY — Providing legal services for low-income New Yorkers in civil cases boosts the economy by speeding court dockets, keeping people in their homes and ensuring they get the federal benefits they’re due, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Tuesday. At a hearing called by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, the comptroller cited “plentiful” evidence of the […]
Foreclosure aid left out of budget
The future of New York’s Foreclosure Prevention Services Program is in doubt today after funding for the program, administered by the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal, was left out of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s Executive Budget announcement. Over 130 nonprofit organizations and 350 attorneys and counselors across the state participated in the program […]
NYSBA offers program on how to represent veterans
Addressing a growing need for veterans’ legal services, the New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Veterans is presenting a daylong program on preparing attorneys to represent military veterans and active duty service members. Experts will provide insight into the culture of veterans from military experience, to physical and psychological issues including post-traumatic stress, [...]
NYSBA applauds ‘Katrina Rule’ adoption
A new judicial rule allows out-of-state attorneys to offer pro bono services to disaster victims in New York in the event of a disaster. "When a disaster occurs, it is imperative that citizens have access to critical legal services,” said New York State Bar Association President ...
Document review leads trend of outsourcing
Legal process outsourcing, or the practice of exporting legal services to low wage markets overseas, has become an accepted and growing practice despite the fact that it represents a fundamental change in the delivery of legal services to clients.
LegalTech 2011: New products and tools
Despite the snowstorm delaying flights and causing havoc on the roads, lawyers and tech experts flocked to LegalTech 2011 to see new legal technology services and products. Here is a look at some of the interesting new offerings ...
Nixon Peabody expands presence in China
Nixon Peabody LLP is expanding its presence in Asia with a new office and strategic association with the Hong Kong law firm of Cheng Wong Lam & Partners. This new affiliation will provide clients with expanded legal services in Asia.
Case Digests
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Could legislation limiting non-compete agreements kick off a new era of workplace disputes?
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
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