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May 26th, 2022
NY Attys Say New Rule Will Streamline Commercial Discovery
Ethics & Professional Responsibility Litigation Partner Ronald C. Minkoff is quoted in the article, “NY Attys Say New Rule Will Streamline Commercial Discovery” published by Law360 Pulse. The article outlines the efforts by New York courts to streamline commercial disputes by asking parties to limit their discovery requests to what's needed for their cases, and by encouraging judges to manage the process more actively. Ron questions how the rule will play out and if its intention will actually limit the scope of discovery. He is quoted saying, “Will judges require this regularly, or just in extreme circumstances? Will it be used as a means to test claims that the judge views as questionable even before motions to dismiss are made?" and "Depending on the degree of detail that's required, it could put an undue burden on plaintiffs by forcing them to rewrite or amplify their complaint at a very early stage.”
However, Ron points out the new rule will reduce the legal cost of discovery. He adds, "As e-discovery is the most expensive part of any case by a long shot, it is crucial that courts and litigants understand that the scope of that discovery has to be proportionate to the amount at issue and the needs of the case" and "This helps protect less wealthy litigants from being drowned in discovery requests by their adversaries."
Read the full article here. (Behind paywall)
Other Quoted
https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2025/12/12/ftc-weighs-petition-to-revive-click-to-cancel-rule/
Law.com quoted Holly Melton was quoted in a Law.com in an article discussing the Federal Trade Commission's consideration of a petition to revive the "Click to Cancel" rule. Ms. Melton analyzed the FTC's potential next steps following the rule's invalidation by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. She noted that when Amazon agreed to pay $2.5 billion in September to settle allegations of deceptive Prime subscription practices, the settlement document included language indicating that any future rulemaking on subscription cancellations would supersede the agreement's provisions. Mr. Melton emphasized that this language "reads like a deliberate placeholder—future-proofing the settlement for the reappearance of click to cancel," suggesting the commission anticipates reviving the rule in some form. She advised that businesses should maintain compliance with the rule's underlying principles, stating that "for advertisers and subscription-based businesses, the path forward is clear: provide transparent disclosures, obtain affirmative consent, and make cancellation as effortless as sign-up." Read the full article on the “Click to Cancel” rule here. ( Behind paywall).
December 18 2025
Challenges in Opt-Out Design and Children’s Privacy Highlighted by Sling TV’s Settlement With California AG
Cybersecurity Law Report quoted Daniel Goldberg regarding California AG Rob Bonta's $530,000 settlement with Sling TV for CCPA violations related to opt-out processes and children's privacy protections. Read more.
December 1 2025
Game Companies Must be Flexible to Comply with Changing Laws
Emma Smizer was recently featured as a panelist at GamesBeat Next 2025 and quoted in a GamesBeat article discussing global regulatory compliance and its impact on the gaming industry. Read more.
November 25 2025
