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Thomas F. Knab Named to 2023 Power 20 List for Litigation
Congratulations to Tom Knab for being selected to The Daily Record's 2023 Power 20 Litigation List for the third year in a row. The Power...

Underberg & Kessler
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Could Legislation Limiting Non-Compete Agreements Kick off a New Era of Workplace Disputes?
A mainstay of employment-based litigation – non-compete agreements – are on the proverbial chopping block. On June 20, 2023, the New York...

Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Ask An Attorney: Arbitration vs. Traditional Lawsuits for Health Care Facilities
U&K's Colin D. Ramsey discusses whether certain health care facilities should always seek arbitration vs. traditional lawsuits.

Colin D. Ramsey
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Navigating Electronic Discovery: Preparation and Evaluation
You will be hard pressed today to find someone who does not have an electronic footprint. Whether it’s email, social media . . .

Underberg & Kessler
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Ericka B. Elliott Appointed to Lifespan Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that U&K attorney, Ericka B. Elliott, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Lifespan.

Underberg & Kessler
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Residential Evictions: The Importance of an Organized Approach
As a landlord, it is best practice to stay updated on current eviction procedures. This article outlines the general steps to take . . .

Underberg & Kessler
Jun 5, 20235 min read


Knab Recognized as a Power 20 in Litigation
Underberg & Kessler LLP is proud to share that our Managing Partner, Thomas F. Knab, was chosen to be on The Daily Record's Power 20 in...

Underberg & Kessler LLP
Nov 11, 20221 min read


From Law School to the Real World: The Ethics of Client Management
One thing I learned about ethics after law school is that ethics in practice can be a bit different than ethics in the classroom.

Underberg & Kessler
Jul 22, 20225 min read


Privileged Communications Between An Attorney and the Client’s Agent
The attorney-client privilege is the oldest of the common-law evidentiary privileges.

Thomas F. Knab
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Knab Recognized as a Power 20 - Litigation
Underberg & Kessler is proud to share that our partner, Tom Knab, was chosen to be on The Daily Record’s Power 20 Litigation list for 2021!

Underberg & Kessler
Dec 23, 20211 min read


Spoiler Alert
In most commercial litigation in the New York courts, the parties and their lawyers spend much effort and expense in discovery.

Thomas F. Knab
Nov 17, 20214 min read


Are Zoom Depositions Making Us All a Little Crazy?
The ‘new normal’ of practicing law remotely has its challenges. Zoom depositions are one of them. Preparation is tedious.

Margaret E. Somerset
Jul 31, 20213 min read


Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical Malpractice Claims?
In addition to David H. Fitch, this post was authored with input from Margaret E. Somerset. By all accounts, we are back to normal...

David H. Fitch
Jul 13, 20216 min read


Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?
Life is finally beginning to feel a bit more normal...

Colin D. Ramsey
May 26, 20213 min read


LLCs: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
A lawsuit among owners of a closely-held business like a limited liability company – sometimes referred to as a “business divorce” action –

Thomas F. Knab
Nov 19, 20204 min read


Do the Due (Diligence)
“Do. Or do not.” - Yoda In most corporate acquisitions and commercial real estate purchase transactions, the buyer contracts for the righ...

Thomas F. Knab
Sep 23, 20203 min read


Weathering Disruptions While Practicing in Pandemic Times
Do the thing and you will have the power. – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Hope the internet is still on”, I thought to myself as I force-closed th...
David M. Tang
Jul 22, 20205 min read


Developing a Strategy for Pandemic-Driven Commercial Litigation
In our March 23 and March 27, 2020 legal alerts, we discussed how businesses can protect their contract rights and position themselves to...

Thomas F. Knab
Apr 27, 20205 min read


Actions Businesses Can Take Now to Reduce Future Covid-19 Force Majeure Litigation
Last week Governor Cuomo instituted New York State on P.A.U.S.E. (Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone), ordering 100% of the non-...

Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Be Proactive to Protect Your Contract Rights
In response to the COVID-19 virus, New York State has, as of March 22, 2020, stayed almost all pending NYS civil court proceedings and ba...

Thomas F. Knab
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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