Month: September 2021
NYSBA President’s Arbitration Ruling Marks Decisive Defeat for Trump Administration
The arbitrator in the case, T. Andrew Brown, who is also the New York State Bar Association president, found that the NDA was too vague to enforce and that it would have imposed an “unreasonable” obligation on Newman “to never say anything remotely critical of Mr. Trump, his family, or his or family members’ businesses, for the rest of her life.”
Young Lawyers Debate the Future of Law Firms
A major obstacle looms on the horizon as the pandemic recedes: recruiting and retaining the next generation of superstar lawyers. The key to appeal to that generation is technology just as it is in securing and engaging clients.
President-elect Candidate Statement: Richard Lewis
I believe that NYSBA can become stronger and far more vibrant if we focus on helping our membership deal with the nuts and bolts of everyday practice.
President-elect Candidate Statement: Sarah Gold
We have a multitude of riches in our members, and we need to show what that means to those who are currently not involved with NYSBA.
Bright Ideas- Vol. 30 No. 3
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CasePrepPlus: September 24, 2021
What Will It Take To Reform New York’s Class Action Procedures?
New York’s class action procedures are antiquated. It’s time—past time, really—to update them.
Get Noticed: How NYSBA Student Scholarships, Fellowships, Writing Competitions and Mentorships Can Help You Succeed
From writing competitions and scholarship funding to fellowships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed organizations and government institutions, NYSBA offers a wide variety of opportunities to help law students build their resume while also developing critical legal skills.
Ethics Opinion 1229
Topic: Lawyer’s Rights and Duties after Death of a Client Digest: A lawyer may not settle a claim for a client after the client has died absent authorization from a duly qualified representative of the decedent. Rules: 1.2(a), 1.16(d) FACTS: 1. The inquirer is a New York lawyer who practices personal injury law in New … Continued