Feature Article
SERVICE IN NYC CIVIL COURT
CPLR 308(2) Requirement That Proof of Service Be Filed
Within 20 Days Doesn't Apply in Civil Court
General Practice Points
AFFIRMATION RULE IN FORECLOSURE ACTIONS
Office of Court Administration's Power to Promulgate Affirmation Rule Is Tacitly Upheld by Appellate Division
NO-FAULT DIVORCE
Acknowledging Conflict in NY Cases, Court Holds There's No Right to Trial of Divorce "Ground" in No-Fault Case
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LEVYING ON PATENT
Federal Court, Applying New York Law, Allows P to Levy Against Patent D Owns and Appoints Receiver to Sell the Patent
FEDERAL REMOVAL
Requirement That All Defendants Consent to Remove Is Unchanged by 2011 Federal Amendment
Special Notes:
DISCOVERY OF FACEBOOK ACCOUNT
D Seeking Disclosure from P's Facebook Account Must Show That "At Least Some" of the Discovery Sought Will Contain "Relevant Evidence"
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Backlog Items:
FEES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS
Law Firm Fails to Show "Extraordinary Circumstances" Such as Would Secure It Greater Fees Than Statute Allows
PRE-ACTION DISCLOSURE
Pre-Action Disclosure Denied Because Court Says It Needs Context of Action and None Yet Commenced
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