Overview of topics...

LEAD NOTE:

• Service in NYC Civil Court: CPLR 308(2) Requirement That Proof of Service Be Filed Within 20 Days Doesn't Apply in Civil Court

SPECIAL NOTES:

• D Seeking Disclosure from P's Facebook Account Must Show That "At Least Some" of the Discovery Sought Will Contain "Relevant Evidence"

GENERAL PRACTICE:

• Office of Court Administration's Power to Promulgate Affirmation Rule in Foreclosure Actions Is Tacitly Upheld by Appellate Division
• Acknowledging Conflict in NY Cases, Court Holds There's No Right to Trial of Divorce Ground in No-Fault Case
• Federal Court, Applying New York Law, Allows P to Levy Against Patent D Owns and Appoints Receiver to Sell the Patent
• Requirement That All Defendants Consent to Remove to Federal Court Is Unchanged by 2011 Federal Amendment

BACKLOG ITEMS:

• Law Firm Fails to Show "Extraordinary Circumstances" Such as Would Secure It Greater Fees Than Statutory Schedule Allows in Medical Malpractice Actions
• Pre-Action Disclosure Denied Because Court Says It Needs Context of Action and None Yet Commenced