Margaret E. Somerset
Are Zoom Depositions Making Us All a Little Crazy?
The ‘new normal’ of practicing law remotely has its challenges. Zoom depositions are one of them. Preparation is tedious.
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David H. Fitch
Jul 13, 20216 min read
Are the Floodgates of Litigation Now Open For Covid-19 Medical Malpractice Claims?
In addition to David H. Fitch, this post was authored with input from Margaret E. Somerset. By all accounts, we are back to normal...
Margaret E. Somerset
Nov 9, 20206 min read
Protecting Our Seniors at What Cost?
We are 8 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is taking its toll on everyone. We are all tired of being careful. And we are all fear...
Margaret E. Somerset
Apr 23, 20209 min read
How Does the New Immunity Law in NY Apply to Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Emergency?
While all health care providers in New York are struggling to meet the needs of their patients, Governor Cuomo signed a new law that gran...
Margaret E. Somerset
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Working from Home Best Practice Tips to Maintain Productivity During COVID-19
For those of you who have been ordered to stay home from work, and are trying to continue working from home, I thought it might be helpfu...
Margaret E. Somerset
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Malpractice Immunity for Medical Professionals Treating Patients During COVID-19
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-2021-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emerge...
Underberg & Kessler
Nov 25, 20192 min read
Somerset Wins 2019 Athena Leadership Award
Margaret E. Somerset, a partner at Underberg & Kessler LLP, won the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award for her efforts in making a difference i...
Margaret E. Somerset
Oct 5, 20164 min read
Publish or Perish: CPLR Rule 4112
Have you ever had one of those dreams that you are winning a game show? “Alex, let’s go with ‘Publish or Perish in the Courtroom’ for $1,...
Margaret E. Somerset
Mar 19, 20156 min read
Ask an Attorney: How Will I Compete with Walmart?
How will I compete with Walmart? Walmart’s recent announcement that it intends to offer low cost ($65) primary care visits in the conven...
Margaret E. Somerset
May 17, 20106 min read
New Test for Recovery of Emotional Harm
We litigators spend most of our time applying precedent and on rare, special occasions, shaping it. We are on the threshold of one of tho...
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