Gauging The Effects Of Covid-19 On The Appellate Courts

As Courts across the country closed their doors to in-person trials and hearings, concerns began to mount that the courts would be inundated with a backlog of trials and appeals that would cause longstanding delays in the administration of justice for years to come.

Statistics published by the appellate courts largely confirm a decrease in new appellate filings due to decreased trials and other proceedings. Nine of the twelve circuit courts saw decreases in appeals […]

By | November 28th, 2021 ||

New York Court Of Appeals Rules Corporate Convertible Loans May Be Subject To Usury Laws

A recent decision from the New York Court of Appeals may affect lenders who use convertible loans when lending to corporate borrowers. The decision in Adar Bays, LLC v. GeneSYS ID, Inc., holds that the conversion price in a convertible option can be considered interest and thus may fall under the purview of New York’s criminal usury laws. Accordingly, corporate lenders must take appropriate steps to ensure that the value of their convertible loan rates is […]

By | November 18th, 2021 ||

California Leads Nation In Preserving Remote Appearances; Proposed Legislation Allows Virtual Appearances, Testimony And Trials

Top of mind for many legal commentators is whether remote appearances are here to stay. With courts across the nation resuming in-person trials, legal commentators are wondering whether this foreshadows the end of appearing remotely for members of the bar.

Remote appearances have been hailed as a silver linings of the pandemic, saving lawyers and witnesses travel time while offering clients the ability to watch the proceedings from afar. With mask mandates in place, remote […]

By | November 8th, 2021 ||