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Non-compliance with Discovery Orders is dangerous as it can ultimately lead to penalties and sanctions against non-compliant litigants and their attorneys. In practice, attorneys often intentionally disregard discovery demands served upon them despite the deadlines for responses required by the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”). Pursuant to CPLR § 3126 and CPLR § 3124, however, the Courts have discretion to severely penalize counsel representing parties who are not in compliance. As noted herein, such discovery defaults are professionally irresponsible, posing a threat to both the attorney and the client. When a party fails to comply with a Discovery Demand or Discovery Order, the opposing party may file a Motion to compel the production of outstanding responses pursuant to CPLR § 3124 or a Motion seeking preclusive relief pursuant to CPLR § 3126.
Continue reading Discovery Order Non-Compliance: A Recipe for Sanctions & Relief Being Granted Per CPLR § 3126 and CPLR § 3124...
When discussing the possible use of a power of attorney within New York State with a client, attorneys should take care in regard to the potential appointment of a monitor. Though the appointment of a monitor may appear to provide the principal additional protections against misconduct by an agent, the appointment of a monitor may only result in unrealistic expectations and a false sense of security if additional language is not added to modify that power of attorney.In its 2006 decision for In Re Ferrara, the Court of Appeals stressed the need for agents appointed within a power of attorney to act consistent with the best interests of the principal.[i] The GOL was thereafter modified to provide individuals with more protections when creating a power of attorney.[ii]
Continue reading When Drafting a Power of Attorney, Use Caution if Appointing a Monitor...
The United States Center for Disease Control estimates that over 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV infection and HIV/AIDS has resulted in the death of approximately 658,507 Americans.[i] As counsel to those who are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, attorneys must protect the confidentiality of HIV-related medical records in litigation where disclosure is sought.A wide scope of discovery is permitted under CPLR § 3101 which instructs that, “There shall be full disclosure of all matters material and necessary in the prosecution of defense of an action, regardless of the burden of proof.”
Continue reading Protecting Confidential HIV Related Medical Records in the Discovery Process...
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On behalf of Bashian & Farber, LLP on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.
By: Gary E. Bashian, Esq. On September 12, 2010, the Technical Corrections Act, signed by Governor Patterson August 15, 2010, will take effect, modifying the recently changed Statutory Short Form Durable Power of Attorney and General Obligations Law in a number of important ways. All references to the statute herein are to the General Obligations LawThese changes affect several areas, including: (1) allowable agents under the statutory Power of Attorney, (2) terms of revocation, (3) changes to the Statutory Major Gifts Rider, 94) an agent’s powers regarding Trusts and to engage in alternative dispute resolution, (5) requirements for third parties to accept an agent’s power under the form, and (6) effective Powers of Attorney created in other states or jurisdictions.Some of these changes are broad ad uniform; others are more specific and directed.
Continue reading Technical Corrections to the New Statutory Power of Attorney and Statutory Major Gifts Rider...