Fighting Misinformation: How New Laws Might Help
In order to preserve the rule of law, we need an enlightened citizenry capable of discerning fact from fiction on social and news media outlets.
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Who’s A Parent? The Appellate Division Is Divided on the Answer
Question: How many parents can one child have? Currently, the answer depends on where in New York your family is being created.
Future of Trials in NY Examined in Two New Reports
The Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts released two new reports today – one focused on the ways in which emerging technologies may be applied to improve trial practice in New York amid the pandemic and beyond, and the other providing a roadmap for developing procedures to ensure that evidentiary proceedings are conducted safely, effectively and fairly throughout the public health crisis and into the future.
No Such Thing as a Typical Day Nor Straight Career Path to the Top: Tips and Tales from Four General Counsels and Partners
What do a paralegal, an MTV production assistant, a frustrated actress and a dancer have in common?
They are now highly successful lawyers working as partners in white shoe law firms or serving as general counsels to government agencies and companies.
Experts on Legalization of Marijuana in New York Will Speak at New York State Bar Association Event April 12
Legislators and state officials who played a key role in the passage of a bill that legalizes cannabis for adult use in New York will provide insights into how the new law will work at a New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) panel discussion on April 12. Axel Bernabe, assistant counsel to Gov. Andrew M. … Continued
Inside The Trump Impeachment As It Unfolded With Stacey Plaskett
In an upcoming New York State Bar Association webinar, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, a leading prosecutor in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes details of how she and fellow House managers made their case before the U.S. Senate and a worldwide TV audience.
Improve the Law Firm Client Experience with Frictionless Billing
If your practice is committed to providing a 21st century law firm client experience, you have to adopt frictionless billing payment processes.
Democrats Tackle the Environment
As spring flowers are growing and cherry blossoms are blooming in Washington, Congress and the administration are turning their focus to environmental and infrastructure policy.
Attorney Professionalism Forum – Bad Review on the Internet
As an attorney with an unblemished record, it is surely disconcerting to see your reputation maligned by a former client’s online rant, especially since in these times negative social media posting may remain on the internet forever. When a search of your name reveals a negative internet posting, you can either ignore it or do something to lessen its impact. Hopefully, we can offer you advice as to how to protect your interests ethically and professionally.
New York State Bar Association Commends Passage of ‘Halt’ Act
The New York State Bar Association has long advocated significant restriction of the use of prolonged solitary confinement – a practice that is both inhumane and wholly unworthy of our modern justice system