This Survey year includes several key legislative enactments and
case developments that impact virtually all practitioners. These
developments have been “surveyed” in this Article, meaning that the
authors have made an effort to alert practitioners and academicians
about noteworthy changes in New York State law and to provide basic
detail about the change in the context of the Civil Practice Law and
Rules (CPLR). Whether by accident or design, we did not endeavor to
discuss every Court of Appeals or appellate division decision.
Michael A. Bottar: J.D., summa cum laude, Syracuse University College of Law (Order of the Coif, Order of Barristers); B.A., Colgate University; Attorney, Bottar Leone, PLLC, Syracuse, New York; Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law; Board of Directors, Syracuse University Law Alumni Association and New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Kimberly Wolf Price: J.D., magna cum laude, Syracuse University College of Law (Order of the Coif); B.A., Colgate University; Assistant Dean, Office of Professional and Career Development, Syracuse University College of Law; Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University College of Law.