By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. June 19, 2013
By Todd A. Levine It is not uncommon for businesses that are suffering financially to make the strategic decision not to defend a lawsuit. Particularly during the recession, I saw many businesses that simply could not withstand the cost of litigation, choosing instead to allow the plaintiff to obtain a …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. June 3, 2013
By Jorge R. Delgado On March 26 and 27, respectively, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of cases touching on the hot-button issue of same-sex marriage. In Hollingsworth v. Perry (Perry II), the Court will decide the fate of Proposition 8, which states that “[o]nly …
By Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L. April 23, 2013
By Alan J. Kluger A recent article in the National Law Journal discussed changes and proposed changes to state bar requirements, which include mandatory pro bono hours for new attorneys. New York’s recent changes require applicants to the New York Bar to complete 50 hours of pro bono work. Work done …
