December 18, 2012

GOVERNOR ACTS TO SIMPLIFY THE PROCEDURE TO NOTIFY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF INTENDED LEGAL ACTION

New York State Bar Association President Seymour W. James, Jr. today commended Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing into law a measure that adopts a uniform process for notifying a government entity—whether it be a municipality, school district or public authority—before commencing a lawsuit.

"The new law gives individuals a better chance of having their day in court," said James (The Legal Aid Society in New York City). "The current system, which imposes a patchwork of differing rules and time limits, is so confusing that individuals can be barred from ever filing a lawsuit based on procedural grounds."

To read the entire press release, click here.