It is that time of year when courts are publishing their proposed amendments, many to come into effect on January 1st. Staying up-to-date with constantly changing court rules is essential. SmartRules guides are always updated with the latest local rule amendments.
New York
New York–Proposed Legislation Re Out of State Discovery
S4256 is pending in the New York State Legislature. It is an act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to disclosure in New York state in an action pending in another jurisdiction.
Proposed Legislation Would Add Uniform Trade Secrets Act to New York Law
Senate Bill S4162 would add Article 17-B Uniform Trade Secrets Act to the General Business Law. The Uniform Trade Secrets Act provides statutory rights and remedies to parties who have had trade secrets misappropriated.