Author: David

New Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Accessibility Requirements for Public Colleges and Universities: What In-House Counsel Should Do Now

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In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to specifically require that state and local government websites, mobile applications and other digital tools be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Public colleges and universities are now entering a decisive … Continued

Avoiding Sanctions in the Gen AI Era: Practical Guardrails for Lawyers

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Generative artificial intelligence has now been part of the public legal landscape for nearly three years, and one danger has consistently eclipsed the rest: hallucinations.[1] In this context, “hallucinations” are outputs that present false information as fact. They can stem from a range of causes, including gaps or errors in training data, imprecise or confusing … Continued

Immigration Topics Every Lawyer Needs To Know Under Trump 2.0

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January 2026 marked the completion of President Trump’s first year of his second term in the White House. While the year was filled with new initiatives, Trump’s focus on immigration is perhaps the most consequential, not just because of the protests it has sparked but also because of the legal questions it has raised. Over … Continued

The Federal Arbitration Act at 100 and the New York Connection

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In 2025 and 2026, we celebrate the centenary of the Federal Arbitration Act and the birth of the American Arbitration Association. These tandem events are no coincidence. These twin celebrations present the rare opportunity to examine the relationship and recognize the central contribution of visionary and strategic New York lawyers to today’s vastly expanded world … Continued

Looking Back in Search of a More Equitable Future

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Over the course of writing this article, I had the honor of participating in a Sankofa ceremony commemorating a Black man who was lynched in the Adirondacks in 1932. His name is lost to history.[1] Rooted in cultural traditions from the Akan people of Ghana, Sankofa ceremonies emphasize the importance of reconnecting with the past … Continued

President’s Report to the House of Delegates: Speaking Out Against Attacks on the Legal Community and Celebrating Association Growth

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Good morning: We continue to celebrate our 150th anniversary and especially the recent gains in membership. Due to the hard work of so many people, we are reaping the benefits of the new membership model, realizing historic growth within our sections and a surge in overall membership. Membership in each section has grown by at … Continued

Even Solo, You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

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In my day-to-day work I meet a lot of attorneys who know they need to plan for their eventual retirement but just don’t have the time or resources to explore their options. Many come from backgrounds at larger firms with 401(k) plans and assume that because they now practice alone, they don’t have access to … Continued

H.R. 1’s Sweeping Changes For New York’s Health Care System

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On July 4, 2025, Congress enacted the Omnibus Budget and Balanced Budget Act – referred to colloquially as H.R. 1 – a comprehensive federal law that reshapes the financing and administration of Medicaid, state-directed payments, immigrant eligibility for public programs and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.[1] The law marks the most significant restructuring of federal … Continued