Thomas F. Knab
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Colin D. Ramsey
- Sep 17, 2018
- 3 min
Representing a Corporation: Who is the Client?
In theory, the attorney-client privilege is pretty straightforward. A client retains an attorney, and thereafter that relationship is imb...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
- Mar 19, 2018
- 3 min
Second Circuit Holds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII
On February 26, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overruled its own precedent and became only the second Co...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Sep 27, 2017
- 4 min
Clearly Defining the Scope of Representation: Reducing Malpractice Risk with the Engagement Letter
A recent decision by the Southern District of New York reminds practitioners of the importance of a well-crafted and detailed engagement ...
Thomas F. Knab
- Jul 17, 2017
- 4 min
Bringing Some Cost Certainty to Commercial Litigation
The “Great Recession” that began in 2007 had tremendous impacts on the U.S. economy, and the legal industry was not immune to those impac...
David M. Tang
- May 15, 2017
- 4 min
Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses: Pre-Arbitration Procedure
“Everything in its right place.” -- Radiohead Mise en place is a French culinary phrase often used in professional kitchens to refer to p...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 20, 2017
- 4 min
The FDCPA - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
For attorneys attempting to collect non-commercial debts for their clients, familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP...
Margaret E. Somerset
- Oct 5, 2016
- 4 min
Publish or Perish: CPLR Rule 4112
Have you ever had one of those dreams that you are winning a game show? “Alex, let’s go with ‘Publish or Perish in the Courtroom’ for $1,...
Jessie Gregorio
- Sep 21, 2016
- 2 min
Court of Appeals Decision Expands Physician and Hospital Liability
On December 16, 2015, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision that has important implications for medical malpractice liab ...
David M. Tang
- Sep 1, 2016
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Legislative and Other Developments Affecting the Practice Environment
What are recent legislative and other developments affecting the practice environment? Medical professionals may want to take note of ...
David M. Tang
- Jul 18, 2016
- 5 min
Lessons Learned from Deflategate
"When you’re thrust into litigation, you obviously have to make sure you’re prepared to deal with that.” — Roger Goodell The U.S. Court of..
Thomas F. Knab
- Mar 21, 2016
- 4 min
Law and the Art of Automobile Maintenance
Readers of a certain vintage may recall this TV commercial from back in the day: An auto mechanic who has clearly seen it all gives advice..
George S. Van Nest
- Dec 23, 2015
- 4 min
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Subject to Litigation, Congressional Challenges
As we reported in the August column (The Daily Record, Aug. 3, 2015), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a rule that sets the..
David M. Tang
- May 18, 2015
- 5 min
Can I Say That? Tactics for Ethical Negotiations
This spring, I was invited to present at a symposium on ethics in negotiation. Given recent headlines relating to lawmakers’ conduct, it ...
Paul F. Keneally
- Nov 17, 2014
- 3 min
Attorney’s Duty to Plan Extends Further Than You Think
In a recent tragic and somewhat unlucky case, attorneys are reminded of the significant responsibility we accept when we are retained by ...
David M. Tang
- Sep 15, 2014
- 4 min
Recent Commercial Divisionrule Changes, Amendments
"You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” — Albert Einstein This article highlights s...
Thomas F. Knab
- Jul 21, 2014
- 4 min
A Business Approach to Business Litigation
Some business disputes prove to be so intractable, or cause or threaten such severe economic injury, that they require legal action. In m...
Jillian K. Farrar
- May 14, 2014
- 3 min
Arbitration: Managing Litigation Risk in the Digital Age
General Mills, the food conglomerate, recently made headlines when it changed the legal terms on its website and reversed course after a...
Colin D. Ramsey
- Mar 18, 2013
- 4 min
Employing a ‘Limited Defense’ Strategy
Talk to small business owners, and one of their biggest fears is becoming embroiled in litigation against their will, and over which they...
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 16, 2012
- 4 min
Update: NY Litigation Over Marcellus Shale development
As previously reported in this column, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is still weighing public comments and...
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