An employee opens her work email and finds a message, apparently from her supervisor, directing her to wire $100,000 to an unfamiliar account. The request is unusual as her supervisor has never asked her to wire money before. She clicks to expand the sender’s address and immediately sees that the domain does not match. She … Continued
I hereby declare my candidacy to be the next NYSBA President-Elect. Two decades ago, I watched with great curiosity what the NYSBA and its members accomplish and discovered what I call “the power of us.” I witnessed how our collective voice could alter public policy and the law, expand access to justice, transform lives, and … Continued
We are back and better than ever. The New York State Bar Association is not. The New York State Bar Association has been struggling to stay relevant among drastic alterations in the legal profession and society. Throughout the past several decades, the rates of voluntary bar association membership have declined, while the rates of drug … Continued
I submit this Statement in support of my candidacy for the position of President-Elect. Thanks to the foresight, dedication and hard work of many leaders, the New York State Bar Association has achieved remarkable financial and operational success in recent years despite very challenging conditions. Because of the strong foundation that we have built, I … Continued
Experts are a critical part of complex cases, whether in state or federal court. But for parties and practitioners, the timing and scope of expert disclosure, the form of the expert report and the standard for admissibility vary widely depending on whether the case is in New York Supreme Court, the Commercial Division or U.S. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Government Relations Department is still accepting recommendations for state and federal legislative priorities for 2027. If a section or committee would like to submit a recommendation, please click the link below. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PRIORITY FOR NYSBA Please keep in mind: The proposal must be supported by … Continued
This is a follow up article to one that we previously published: The Need for Reform in Schedule A E-Commerce Lawsuits – New York State Bar Association For years, “Schedule A” cases have become increasingly prevalent, commanding a significant portion of federal dockets. Schedule A cases refer to defendants identified collectively in “Schedule A,” instead … Continued
Nyasha Foy’s path to chairing the New York State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section has been nearly two decades in the making. She joined the section as a first-year law student in 2009 as a section fellow and went on to serve in a succession of leadership roles, including chair of its Young Lawyers … Continued
Effective June 1, the Presiding Justices of the four Departments of the Appellate Division adopted amendments to the advertising rules of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. The new rules essentially adopt the advertising rules and comments promulgated in 2018 by the American Bar Association as Rules 7.1 and 7.3 and eliminate Rule 7.4 … Continued
Effective July 1, the Presiding Justices of the four Departments of the Appellate Division adopted amendments to Rule 1.16 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Importantly, the amendments impose on lawyers a duty of inquiry and risk assessment regarding the propriety of each representation, which is designed to identify potential illegal conduct by … Continued