Continued Efficiencies In The Commercial Division

New York's Commercial Division recently initiated changes that continue its focus on utilizing efficiency, innovation and agility to attract high-stakes complex commercial cases.

Since Jan. 1, 2018, 10 new Commercial Division rule amendments or measures have come into effect, underscoring the dynamic nature of the jurisdiction. The most recent changes are aimed at early disposition of material aspects of a case, using technology during discovery, and even cracking down on perceived gamesmanship with respect to brief length. Through these developments, the Commercial Division continues to evolve to address the complexity and costs associated with high-stakes business litigation, and to maintain its position as a forum prepared to hear such cases, like the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Commercial Court in London.