Streamline Your Practice Through Remote Technology
“The vast majority of apps people use are in the cloud so the cloud is what makes your phone so useful. The cloud is what has made it possible for us to work remotely throughout this pandemic.”
Month: December 2020
“Zoom & Greet!” 2021’s Way To Meet, Network and Socialize at Annual Meeting and Beyond
In 2021, as if the embodiment of Emerson’s very words from 160 years ago, attorneys and judges from around the nation and world, especially those who are admitted to practice in New York State and are members of the venerable New York State Bar Association, can assert that the pandemic will not slow our profession. They can be “good learners” at NYSBA’s Virtual Annual Meeting 2021.
Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal – Fall 2020
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CasePrepPlus: December 11, 2020
Ethics Opinion 1211
Topic: Fees vs. disbursements, charges of contract lawyer or co-counsel Digest: If a lawyer is handling a personal injury matter for a client who dies during the case, the attorney-client relationship automatically terminates, but the lawyer may enter into a new attorneyclient relationship with the former client’s putative personal representative. The new retainer agreement may … Continued
The Biden Administration: Three NYSBA Issues to Look for in the First 100 Days
This article explores three areas where Biden has vowed early action and where the New York State Bar Association has spoken.
An Interview with Smokeball Founder & CEO Hunter Steele
Smokeball started as a legal technology start-up in Sydney early in the 21st century. Since its founding it’s expanded not just across Australia, but across the United States as well. Our VP of Marketing, Chris Gerben, sat down with Hunter Steele, Smokeball’s Founder and CEO, to trace the roots of the company. CG: Smokeball is … Continued
Law Enforcement Has Gone ‘Over the Cliff,’ Says Rochester Police Chief
Police Chief Cynthia Harriott-Sullivan is the first woman to serve as chief of the Rochester Police Department in its 200-year history. When it comes to law enforcement in America, Harriott-Sullivan says it has gone “over the cliff.” “Currently we’re in just a very intense situation when it comes to law enforcement around the country,” said … Continued
Copyright Considerations as Art Galleries and Museums Move Online in the Wake of COVID-19
In displaying this content online, galleries must be cognizant of the intellectual property rights in the images and the text.
What the Biden Administration Will Mean for Lawyers
Against the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the incoming Biden–Harris administration will immediately face unprecedented challenges. The new administration’s response to the pandemic and their plans for relief and recovery will likely lead to many changes in the law. For many areas of legal practice, however, the Biden administration promises to deliver a balance between making history and seeking compromise.