FKB obtains a favorable ruling from the Appellate Division, First Department affirming the dismissal of a legal malpractice case in connection with a defendant-law firm’s representation of a telecommunications company in a maritime action. In the underlying representation, the plaintiff, a telecommunications company, sought to recover damages against a shipping company for alleged damages when […]

FKB obtains dismissal of a commercial real estate action on a motion for summary judgment from Justice Jeffrey K. Oing, New York State Supreme Court, New York County Commercial Division. The plaintiff real estate investment company sought damages from their co-owners/project developers for alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duty in connection with a failed […]

FKB’s Andrew Jones was elected to the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Board of Directors on September 29, 2016.  The appointment came following open elections voted for by PLDF Members during PLDF’s Annual Conference in Denver, CO. PLDF is a not-for-profit organization designed to bring together attorneys, claims professionals and risk management specialists to share […]

On Saturday, October 1, 2016, New York implemented new procedures for disciplining attorneys throughout the state.  The rules were adopted in December 2015 by the presiding justices of the four appellate departments and former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, based on recommendations by the Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline appointed by Lippman. The new disciplinary procedures […]

FKB’s Mike Furman and Andrew Kowlowitz will be featured lecturers at the New York State Bar Association CLE entitled “Risk Management for Lawyers.” Mike and Andrew will speak on the topic of “Effective Client Relations and Resolving Attorney-Client Disputes.”  Other topics that will be covered at the seminar involve legal malpractice and law firm risk […]

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Oing in New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Commercial Division).  FKB’s pre-answer motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211(a)(1) and (a)(7) argued, inter alia, that the complaint failed to state a cause of action. Following extensive oral argument, Justice Oing dismissed […]

September 6, 2016: FKB’s Andrew R. Jones was a Guest Presenter at the University of California, Riverside, lecturing students on Risk Management and Professional Liability Insurance. As part of U.C.R.’s Professional Certificate in Professional Fiduciary Management, Andrew addressed students embarking on careers leading towards possibly becoming Professional Fiduciaries.  Full details regarding U.C.R.’s Professional Fiduciary Program can be […]

A Timely Reminder: The Three (3) Year Limitations Period for Legal Malpractice Claims is Not an Absolute Shield for Practitioners Seeking to Recover Legal Fees Most practitioners know that there is a three (3) year limitations period to commence a legal malpractice action. However, many are unaware that an action to recover unpaid legal fees […]

FKB successfully obtained pre-answer dismissal on a motion to dismiss from Justice Knipel in New York State Supreme Court, Kings County. FKB’s pre-answer motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR §§ 3211(a)(1) and (a)(7) argued, inter alia, that the complaint failed to state a cause of action. FKB’s client, a senior, experienced insurance agent assisted in […]

On Thursday, June 16, 2016, FKB’s Andrew Jones will be a featured panelist at the American Bar Association’s LPL Young Professionals Event during the session entitled: “The Counsel and Claims Connection.” Andrew will discuss reporting, budgeting, and providing settlement recommendations for legal malpractice claims. The panel will also explore best practices for the key elements […]