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January 28th, 2022
Ronald C. Minkoff Quoted in Law360 on NY Rule Forcing Settlement Talks Before Trial
Commercial Litigation Partner Ronald C. Minkoff was quoted in the article, “New NY Rule Forces Settlement Talks Before Trial” published by Law360. The article discusses Rule 30, which forces parties to attend a court-ordered settlement conference at a critical stage of dispute — after the discovery phase of a case has completed and before a trial begins — where additional efforts are required to reach a settlement. Ron discussed the benefits of the new rule.
Ron said Rule 30 provides, "exactly the settlement opportunity parties need."
"While no one can force a party to settle, or to even actively engage in the settlement process, this rule makes a party think long and hard before they reject the process and gives both parties the ability to engage in settlement talks without showing weakness," Ron told Law360, adding that “The rule also allows the New York Supreme Court's commercial division to compete favorably, not just with other judicial forums, but with arbitration as well.”
Additionally he said, "A rule like this will provide litigants with another reason to prefer the Commercial Division over arbitration.
Read the article here.
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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
Key Amendments to the New York Rules of Professional Conduct
The New York Law Journal quotes Tyler C. Maulsby on the recently amended Rules of Profesisonal Conduct, which will affect conflicts, screening of laterals, fairness to opposing counsel, and more. View Article
April 1 2025
Duke’s ‘White Lotus’ Cameo Not Likely An IP Problem for HBO
Law360 quotes Kimberly M. Maynard on whether HBO was within its rights to use Duke University's apparel in its artistic expression on the dark comedy show "The White Lotus." Kim argues that when discussing something that's clearly an artistic expression, brand owners' rights are fairly limited by the First Amendment and the Rogers case, even as amended by the Jack Daniels' case. (Behind paywall) View Article
March 31 2025
