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Family Practice in the Current Economy
Matrimonial lawyers in New York say there is no shortage of legal work in this tough economic climate, as clients with strained finances seek support modifications, settlements and, for some, divorce. The problem, they say, is getting paid. “It depends upon the financial wherewithal of the client, but people are much more conscious about legal fees,” said Allan D. Mantel, a partner in the matrimonial practice at Manhattan's Stein Riso Mantel. “Payments are slower than they have been across the board.”
Being up front about what legal services will cost is the best approach to collecting fees at the end of a case, attorneys said. Rochester solo practitioner June Castellano said that while she has always discussed costs with her clients “frankly and openly,” it is “imperative” to do so now. “I develop case strategy with my clients and find that we are weighing cost implications against likelihood of success more than ever before,” Ms. Castellano said.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
One Overlooked Element of Executive Safety: Data Privacy
Executives have access to some of the company's most sensitive information, and they're increasingly being targeted by hackers looking to steal company secrets or to perpetrate cybercrimes.