In 1880, Yale faced Harvard under Walter Camp’s newly crafted rules, creating what is now recognized as modern American football. While we cannot know with certainty what motivated those Ivy League students to take the field, it is likely they were animated by the ideals of amateur competition and the desire to transform from boys … Continued
As every litigator knows, where a defendant can be sued depends on a combination of long-arm statutes and due process considerations: The defendant has to have minimum contacts with the forum court before the defendant can be sued there. So typically, after a seller transfers a business to a buyer, a later plaintiff can establish … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is launching a nine-part lunch and learn, continuing legal education program that will explore far-reaching issues on the use of artificial intelligence and its impact on the legal profession. The program “Listen and Learn and Enhance Your Understanding of AI, GAI, and Agentic AI in the Legal Profession”. The … Continued
The recent advancements in artificial intelligence are attracting many to use the technology in everyday practice. Such technology presents new opportunities and challenges for people without legal representation and the legal system. That shift reflects potential for improving accessibility to the legal system, and it is reshaping the dynamics of legal advocacy. Despite such advantages, … Continued
This article provides a brief practical overview of changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill that are relevant to elder law and estate planning. We cover changes to 529 plans, ABLE Accounts, the new Trump Accounts, the Estate and Gift Tax Basic Exclusion amount, and changes to Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Each section … Continued
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, in issuing Formal Opinion 518 in October 2025, has done the mediation field a favor, although not every individual mediator may agree. In revisiting lawyer-mediator obligations when dealing with unrepresented parties and clarifying a neutral’s obligations to be truthful in an environment where negotiation … Continued
Dear Colleagues: Our much anticipated 150th anniversary celebration has finally arrived. It is gratifying to renew acquaintances, reflect on our history, partake in our awards ceremonies, and learn from our esteemed panelists and CLE faculty. Add to the celebration that for the first time in over a decade our members in January 2026 exceed what … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement about Gov. Hochul’s State of the State: “The New York State Bar Association is encouraged by several elements of the governor’s 2026 State of the State agenda and appreciates the administration’s focus on public safety and emerging challenges facing New Yorkers. In particular, … Continued
It has been a busy year for the New York State Bar Association’s Government Relations, and we look forward to 2026’s Legislative Session to continue to build on our successes. Among the successes was the passage of the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act. After a report by the Task Force on MAID was adopted … Continued
Introduction Artificial intelligence has led to significant improvements in efficiency and innovation across industries. AI helps firms automate tasks, analyze large amounts of data quickly, and generate information which saves time, reduces costs, and improves accuracy. Yet these developments are undermined by a troubling trend of companies misrepresenting or falsely advertising their AI capabilities through … Continued