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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)
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In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
The New York Times quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in its coverage of the May 1, 2025 National Law Day of Action, in which approximately 1,500 people in Manhattan protested the U.S. president’s threats against judges, lawyers and the rule of law. Legal groups organized attorneys across the country to show their opposition to the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders, targeting of law firms, and wrongful deportations. The lawyers reaffirmed their promise to uphold the rule of law and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Foley Square protest organizers requested that attorneys dress in suits—as if going to court and carry pocket Constitutions. “‘We want people to see that we treat this issue with utmost respect,’ said Ronald C. Minkoff, a defense lawyer and an organizer. ‘This is like the courtroom to us.’” View Article
May 1 2025
Attys Join Nationwide ‘Day Of Action’ Rallies For Rule Of Law
Law360 quotes Ronald C. Minkoff on the thousands of attorneys who rallied across the country on May 1, National Law Day, to publicly oppose the Trump administration’s attack on the rule of law. The article stated, “New York County Lawyers Association vice president and noted legal ethics expert Ron Minkoff of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC, said the rallies came together fairly organically as bar associations across the country began looking at ways to spotlight the Trump administrations actions against judges and lawyers and then realized National Law Day of Action was just a few weeks away.” Mr. Minkoff stated that he doesn’t normally go to demonstrations but these are things that stir him to action. “’When the ability of lawyers to represent their clients is under threat, that is an attack on one of the pillars of the American system, the American experiment,’ he added.” View article. (Behind paywall)
May 1 2025
Jonah Brill and Spouse Emma Brill Featured on Cardozo Law School Podcast
Jonah Brill and his wife Emma Brill are interviewed on their alma mater’s audio publication SPARKS: A Cardozo School of Law Podcast | Cardozo Law. Having met as first-year law students at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, they discuss how their law school affected their personal lives and chosen career paths. They share their class recommendations, “insights into the complexities of tax law,” and “lessons learned along the way.” Listen here.
April 8 2025
