NYPRR Archive
Category Archive

Courts Prepare for a Major Disaster

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on Courts Prepare for a Major Disaster

[Originally published in NYPRR June 2011] Responding to recent news events and without much fanfare, The Court of Appeals on Jan. 26, 2011 issued a notice to the Bar entitled Provision of Legal Services Following a Major Disaster. The notice reads: Effective Feb. 9, 2011, the Court of Appeals has amended the Rules of [&hellip...

ABA Studies ‘Super,’ ‘Best,’ and Other Lawyer Rankings (Part I)

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on ABA Studies ‘Super,’ ‘Best,’ and Other Lawyer Rankings (Part I)

By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR June 2011] The American Bar Association Commission on Ethics 20/20 is studying law firm rankings. Last year, the ABA House of Delegates approved a resolution stating: “Resolved, that the American Bar...

What’s in a Name? More than Meets the Eye

Current Issue, NYLER Archive, NYPRR Archive, Uncategorized • admin • Comments Off on What’s in a Name? More than Meets the Eye

By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR June 2011] Considering that Rule 7.5(b) is a verbatim adoption of the Code’s DR 2-102(B), it’s surprising that a rule that has existed for so many years needs interpretation once again. But two recent...

ABA 20/20 Commission Studies Third-Party Funding

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on ABA 20/20 Commission Studies Third-Party Funding

[Originally published in NYPRR May 2011] NYPRR has published several articles (June 2005, July 2010 and February 2011) about the funding of litigation by third parties who have no other interest in the matter than to secure a substantial return on...

13 Years of Legal Ethics Developments as Reported in NYPRR (Part II)

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on 13 Years of Legal Ethics Developments as Reported in NYPRR (Part II)

By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR May 2011] In the last issue of NYPRR (April 2011), I noted that April 1st marked NYPRR’s 13th birthday, and I began reviewing some of the significant regulatory developments of the last 13 years. I reviewed...

Benefits to Law Firms of Assessing Their Lawyers’ Abilities

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on Benefits to Law Firms of Assessing Their Lawyers’ Abilities

By Kathleen Brady [Originally published in NYPRR April 2011] In last month’s column (NYPRR March 2011), I focused on the importance of self-assessment for every lawyer in the management of his or her career. Law firms can benefit even more by...

13 Years of Legal Ethics Developments as Reported in NYPRR (Part I)

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on 13 Years of Legal Ethics Developments as Reported in NYPRR (Part I)

By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR April 2011] April 1st marks NYPRR’s 13th birthday — which means that NYPRR is celebrating its bar mitzvah. I’m going to mark the occasion with a history of lawyer regulation in New York based on my...

State Bar Amends Comments to Rules (Again)

Current Issue, NYLER Archive, NYPRR Archive, Uncategorized • admin • Comments Off on State Bar Amends Comments to Rules (Again)

By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR March 2011] Two months ago in this publication (NYPRR January 2011), I discussed amendments by the New York State Bar Association to its Comments on the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. My introduction...

When You Refer a Matter to Another Lawyer

Current Issue, NYLER Archive, NYPRR Archive, Uncategorized • admin • Comments Off on When You Refer a Matter to Another Lawyer

By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR March 2011] John Adams has been your client for many years. You’ve represented him in a variety of matters, including the preparation of his prenuptial agreement with Jane, the purchase of his home, and...

Lawyer — First Know Thyself

NYPRR Archive • admin • Comments Off on Lawyer — First Know Thyself

By Kathleen Brady [Originally published in NYPRR March 2011] In last month’s column (NYPRR Feb. 2011), I discussed the importance of self-assessment as a first step in managing your career successfully. In the coming months, the Highlands Company...