Navigate the evolving landscape of New York discovery with critical insights into recent case law, procedural changes, and strategic best practices.
Join us for this comprehensive update course covering a year's worth of changes to cases and statutes in the most popular topics for tort practitioners. Presented by the Honorable Deborah Karalunas, Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court, Commercial Division, Onondaga County, this course provides a deep dive into the practical implications of recent amendments to the Uniform Rules. The presentation specifically focuses on the new requirements under Rule 11-h, which mandates automatic disclosure of witness details, electronically stored information (ESI), and damage computations prior to preliminary conferences.
Beyond the headline changes in the Commercial Division, this program offers a robust analysis of the past year's most influential case law and appellate decisions affecting discovery in New York. Judge Karalunas breaks down inconsistencies between departments, clarifies statutory interpretations, and offers guidance on avoiding sanctions related to spoliation and conduct during depositions. From the nuances of pre-action disclosure to the complexities of audit trails in medical malpractice suits, legal professionals will gain the strategic knowledge necessary to navigate the current litigation landscape effectively.
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This course is essential for attorneys practicing in New York State courts who wish to remain compliant with evolving procedural rules and leverage the latest case law to their advantage. By examining real-world scenarios and recent rulings, participants will be better equipped to manage discovery disputes, draft effective demands, and protect their clients' interests.
The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
Administrative Judge, the Fifth Judicial District
Effective July 10, 2023, the Honorable Deborah Karalunas was appointed Administrative Judge of the Fifth Judicial District. In 2002, Justice Karalunas was elected to serve as a Supreme Court Justice in the 5th Judicial District. She presides over a wide range of civil cases including commercial, personal injury, medical malpractice, intellectual property, constitutional, and environmental. In 2007, Justice Karalunas was appointed Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court, Commercial Division, Onondaga County, and in 2017, she was appointed to the New York State Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions. Justice Karalunas is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Central New York Women’s Bar Association, Onondaga County Bar Association, and Armenian Bar Association. In addition to leading various committees and sections, Justice Karalunas served on the Board of Directors of the Onondaga County Bar Association and the Central New York Women’s Bar Association. She was President of the Central New York Women’s Bar Association, Presiding Member of the Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association, Trustee of the Onondaga County Bar Foundation, and President of the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Justice Karalunas teaches New York Civil Practice at the College of Law. She was Editor of the Judicial Dispatch and author of a chapter in the treatise Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts. Justice Karalunas is a longstanding faculty member of the New York State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Trial Academy, and lectures frequently on many substantive law and trial practice topics.
