In today’s digital marketplace, many businesses have come to rely on online marketing campaigns, often handled by outside agencies. Any business, whether they do their marketing in-house or hire an outside service, should be aware of the potential for liability under the Lanham Act. This article will examine some of the ways an unsuspecting client … Continued
As generative AI technologies like OpenAI’s GPT models gain traction, transforming everything from legal education to corporate strategies, a shadow looms in the form of deepfakes. A portmanteau, “deepfake” combines “deep” from “deep learning” – a subset of machine learning involving neural networks trained on large datasets – and “fake.” These AI-generated illusions, once a … Continued
Four bar associations reached an historic settlement with New York State to help ensure that needy New Yorkers have lawyers when facing civil court battles – such as a parent’s fight for custody of a child or a plea to save the family home. “When the state created a fund in 1983 to help everyday … Continued
The White House is accelerating America’s AI technology development and plans to revamp the government’s industrial policy. But the Chinese seem to be striving for the same lucrative science, technology and economic policy goal, and are arriving in the market right now with their own AI. Last week, in remarks at the Oval Office, President … Continued
It is no secret that New York is one of the world’s top financial centers, with a large contingent of domestic and foreign entities and individuals that touch within New York’s borders either directly or indirectly. Some of these entities have no physical connection to New York, save for issuing distribution shares on New York’s … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration: “The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is unequivocal. It grants citizenship to every baby born in the United States with limited exceptions. Ignoring decades of court precedent, President Donald Trump on his … Continued
Dear Colleagues: It is wonderful to be here again at the New York Hilton Midtown. I hope you have enjoyed the 2025 Annual Meeting and that the superlative CLE Programs, moving awards ceremonies and engaging social and networking events have demonstrated once again how your membership benefits you professionally and personally. It was a pleasure … Continued
(L-R): Bridget McCormack and Jennifer Leonard. Two esteemed experts discussed the myths and the future of generative AI within the legal industry during Wednesday’s Presidential Summit, the marquee event of the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The program, entitled “Generative AI: Disrupting the Business and … Continued
A pair of experts explored the challenges attorneys face because of the growing use of artificial reproductive technology at a panel Wednesday during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. Robert M. Harper, partner at Farrell Fritz, and Kathleen “Casey” Copps DiPaola, partner at Copps DiPaola Silverman, and co-founder of the New York Surrogacy … Continued
Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas with its Distinguished Jurist Award. … Continued