To the Forum: I am a senior associate at Jones & Smith, a 30-lawyer firm on Long Island. One of the two founding partners, Tom Smith, came to me yesterday with astonishing news: he had just told his co-founder, Elbert Jones, that he (Tom) was leaving to go to a rival firm, Young & Zachary. … Continued
Long-sought U.S. federal regulations around cryptocurrencies have come together which should ease the tension in the digital marketplace. The federal administration has initiated a more friendly approach than previous administrations to federal regulation by establishing a working group on digital assets and encouraging a more flexible approach to regulation. In addition, three bills passed through … Continued
Abigail Levy, the new chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section, said that her aim is to strengthen the section by gaining members and reorganizing. “Our goal is to expand our membership by reengaging some members who had been involved in the past and may have stepped away during the pandemic. We also want … Continued
In January, the New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates and its Executive Committee approved the Report and Recommendations of the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Homelessness and the Law.[1] While the report described in detail the scope of this tragic situation and offered multiple policy recommendations that could result in … Continued
During and since the COVID-19 pandemic, employees have performed their jobs remotely to an extent never before seen. As a result, a controversy over whether employees can carry out their responsibilities as well from home as in the office or other work site has been simmering. Employers’ experiences with remote work to date certainly suggest … Continued
Most of you recall that President Trump declared April 2 “Liberation Day.” Tremendous amounts of ink have been spilled predicting the impact changes to tariff rules will have on our day-to-day lives. With the 4th of July just passed, it is unclear to us what the impact will be, though David just ordered 30 toys … Continued
When private vendors bid for government work, their contracts usually include a standard clause for termination “without cause” or “for convenience” by the agency. This clause is not negotiated, but rather compelled and usually set forth in standard appendices. The power of termination enables governments to act flexibly, responding to budgetary or funding issues or … Continued
Justice Brian Burns, the new presiding member of the Judicial Section, wants to see more decorum in the profession and hopes to expose more law school students to careers in the judiciary. He has an internship for law school students in his own chambers and points to the Judicial Mentorship Program and the Rural Pathways … Continued
On Feb. 17, New York State corrections officers went on an unauthorized strike and demanded safer working conditions. One of their complaints was that the rules around solitary confinement, which went into effect in 2022, created dangerous conditions and prevented them from being able to adequately do their jobs. This article will examine the passage … Continued
As a matter of course, court decisions on major issues evolve over time, in piecemeal fashion. The reasons are obvious: cases begin at a lower court and are filed at different times under different circumstances, while decisions are limited to the facts at hand, often leaving questions about broader applicability to be decided by higher … Continued