The Civil Practice Law and Rules (“CPLR”) provides several formal devices that attorneys can use to encourage settlement and potentially shift costs when a claimant rejects a favorable offer. They are CPLR 3219, 3220, and 3221. Although these devices serve similar purposes, they differ significantly in their scope, mechanics, and consequences. CPLR 3219: Tender CPLR 3219 applies to claims based on express or implied contracts. No later than ten days before trial, a party against whom such a claim is…
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Leclair Addresses Utility Arborists at Saratoga Springs Conference
Paul Leclair was a featured speaker at the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) Fall Regional Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY in mid-October. Leclair, a partner at Adams Leclair LLP, presented “Legally…