Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Ethics)
Speakers: Steven C. Krane, Esq., Proskauer Rose LLP
Steven C. Krane, Esq., Proskauer Rose LLP, presents this seminar on the differences between the Rules of Professional Conduct (which go into effect on April 1, 2009) and the New York Code of Professional Responsibility. Presented 3/10/09
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits
Prof. Anthony Sebok reviews: legal ethics and client counseling in the area of legal finance; current New York law concerning the legality of non-recourse funding under Judiciary Law 489; the New York rules of professional conduct; the history of champerty and maintenance in English and American common law; and the policy reasons that have led the New York courts and legislature to permit non-recourse funding of litigation.
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Speakers: Isaac N. Tuchman, Esq., Daniels & Norelli, P.C
Jeffrey Miller, Esq., Jeffrey Miller & Associates, P.C.
Sidney Cherubin, Esq., Volunteer Lawyers Project
Hon. Alice Fisher Rubin, Civil Court of the City of New York
This course covers the following topics: The Players: The Self-Represented Litigant, The Judge, The Court Attorney, Court Clerks and Uniformed Court Officers; Attorney Conduct Designed To Promote Reasonable Dispositions; Attorney Conduct That Invites Disappointment; Adjusting Your Strategy for a Pro Se Adversary; Responding to Pro Se Pleadings; The Ethical Perils of Speaking to a Pro Se Adversary; Avoiding Accusations of Undue Influence; A View on Pro Se Litigants from the Bench; and more!
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Sponsors: The Criminal Law Section, George A. Farkas, Esq., Chair
Empire Bail Bonds
Speakers: George A. Farkas, Esq.
Michael C. Farkas, Esq.
Hon. Miriam Cyrulnik, Criminal Court, Kings County
Hon. Barry Kamins, Administrative Judge for Criminal Matters, Second Judicial District
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Frye, Daubert, and Rule 702
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Speakers: David J. Doyaga, Esq., Doyaga & Schaefer
Gregory Messer, Esq., Law Offices of Gregory Messer, PLLC
The 2009 Bankruptcy Update CLE two part series on the most recent changes to New York Bankruptcy law
Part II – Beyond the Basics of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Topics will include: Recent Decisions of Eastern District Judges Affecting You; Trends in the Law; 707(b) Challenges; A Close Review of the Means Test and Review of Cases Concerning Appropriate CMI Deductions; Recent Change in Insurance Exemption; Determining Proper Budgets in Chapter 13; Stripping Second Mortgages in Chapter 13.
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Sponsors: The Bankruptcy Committee, David J. Doyaga, Esq., Chair
The Volunteer Lawyers Project, Jeannie Costello, Esq., Executive Director
Citibank, N.A.
East Coast Appraisal Service – Commercial and Residential Real Estate Appraisers
Speakers: David J. Doyaga, Esq., Doyaga & Schaefer
Gregory Messer, Esq., Law Offices of Gregory Messer, PLLC
The 2009 Bankruptcy Update CLEa two part series on the most recent changes to New York Bankruptcy law
Part I – The Basics of Chapter 7 and 2009 UpdateTopics will include: the Basics of Chapter 7: Eligibility and Steps in the Process; Client Relations; Interview and Intake Procedures;Information the Debtor Should Be Given; Ethical Issues; Common Complexities in Everyday Cases; Valuation Issues; Claiming theProper and Maximum Exemptions; How to Get Tough Cases Through and What Cases to Avoi ; Audits, They are Back and Theyare Discovering Fraud.
Part II – Beyond the Basics of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13Topics will include: Recent Decisions of Eastern District Judges Affecting You; Trends in the Law; 707(b) Challenges; A CloseReview of the Means Test and Review of Cases Concerning Appropriate CMI Deductions; Recent Change in Insurance Exemption;Determining Proper Budgets in Chapter 13; Stripping Second Mortgages in Chapter 13.
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (Professional Practice)
Speakers: David J. Doyaga, Esq., Doyaga & Schaefer
Gregory Messer, Esq., Law Offices of Gregory Messer, PLLC
Part I – The Basics of Chapter 7 and 2008 Update Topics include: the Basics of Chapter 7: Eligibility and Steps in the Process; Client Relations; Interview and Intake Procedures; Information the Debtor Should Be Given; Ethical Issues; Common Complexities in Everyday Cases; Valuation Issues; Claiming the Proper and Maximum Exemptions; How to Get Tough Cases Through and What Cases to Avoid.
Credits: 2 MCLE Credits (2 Professional Practice)
Speakers: Hon. Alice Fisher Rubin – Judge, New York City Civil Court
Steven J. Neuwirth – Baker, Sanders, Barshay, Grossman, Fass, Muhlstock & Neuwirth, LLC
John J. Rossillo – Rossillo & Licata, P.C.
Gary Tsirelman – Law Office of Gary Tsirelman, P.C.
Jeffrey S. Siegel – Bruno, Gerbino & Soriano, LLP
David Gottlieb – Baker, Sanders, Barshay, Grossman, Fass, Muhlstock & Neuwirth, LLC
Jason Tenenbaum – Picciano & Scahill, P.C.
This panel of seasoned no-fault practitioners, from both the plaintiffs’ and defense bars, will give their insights into the practice of no-fault law. Topics to be covered include litigation strategies and pitfalls, proving your case, the “do’s & don’ts” of trial and motion practice, case law updates and a myriad of other important topics. This seminar is a must for anyone who practices no-fault law.
