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New York State Bar Association Task Force To Address Emerging Policy Challenges Related to Artificial Intelligence

July 17, 2023

A New York State Bar Association task force will address the benefits and potential dangers surrounding artificial intelligence and make regulatory recommendations for this powerful and fast-developing technology. The task force was formed both to address AI’s potential to streamline how daily business is conducted and in response to high-profile cases of professionals in many … Continued

President’s Report: Richard Lewis Discusses Alleviating Barriers To Expand Access to Legal Representation

June 10, 2023

By David

Dear Colleagues: It is so wonderful to be in this beautiful village on Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, about eighty miles north of Binghamton where I was born and raised and have spent most of my life. This rural setting resonates with me. Standing here before you as your one-hundred and twenty-sixth president is the highest … Continued

Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson Receives the Robert L. Haig Award

May 4, 2023

By David

Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina Richardson-Mendelson was presented with the Robert L. Haig Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section on Saturday. She was honored during the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section and Dispute Resolution Section Joint Spring Meeting in Philadelphia. Justice Troy Webber, Appellate Division, … Continued

Sound ‘Real World’ Principles Apply in the Web3 and Metaverse Environment

May 3, 2023

By David

The evolving landscape of Web3 and the Metaverse presents the same concerns that are embedded in traditional law practice including privacy, copyright, contracts and anonymity. Among the biggest questions are whether new ethics rules are needed or if the principles already in place are applicable. That was just one of the issues discussed by a … Continued

Regulation of the Metaverse Has Prompted Many Questions

May 1, 2023

By David

The next generation of technology that encompasses the Metaverse and Web3 has the power to impact how business is conducted internationally and throughout the legal profession. The lack of clarity regarding that regulation, however, is clouded by many factors, including the speed with which various jurisdictions have adopted governing procedures. That was the general consensus … Continued

Dispelling Misperceptions About Preventing a Cyberattack

April 21, 2023

By David

Law firms cannot prevent online theft through readily available software programs, and clinging to this idea leaves them vulnerable to breaches and revenue losses. Cyberattacks can harm a firm’s reputation and lead to the inadvertent release of clients’ private data. Those were the humbling takeaways of Wednesday’s webinar: Surviving the Worldwide Cyber Pandemic. To counter … Continued

Nationally Recognized Legal Ethics Lecturer Lisa G. Lerman To Receive the Sanford D. Levy Award

April 18, 2023

By David

Catholic University of America Professor Emerita Lisa G. Lerman will receive the Sanford D. Levy Professional Ethics Award from the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics for her lifetime of work. She will be honored during the committee’s hybrid meeting on Wednesday, April 19, at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City. … Continued

Debut of Five-Part Webinar Program Offers Insight Into Artificial Intelligence as a Powerful Tool for Attorneys

April 13, 2023

By David

The use of Artificial Intelligence by attorneys is increasing at a phenomenal rate and while its development continuously changes there are many misunderstandings about its use and evolution. Those were some of the topics discussed during the first part of a five-part webinar series entitled New and Existing Uses of Artificial Intelligence. The opening session … Continued

New York State Bar Association Issues Statement About Independence of The Courts

March 27, 2023

By David

Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the separation of powers: “The New York State Bar Association is a staunch advocate for access to justice for all, adherence to the rule of law, and fairness of process. We also recognize that none of these worthy goals … Continued

Former Chair of House Financial Services Committee Barney Frank Gives Insight Into the Latest Banking Crisis at NYSBA Webinar

March 24, 2023

By David

Retired Democratic Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts said that small businesses cannot be expected to be experts on a bank’s financial stability during a New York State Bar Association webinar on the banking crisis. Frank spoke for most of the final 20 minutes of the panel, which also featured Sara Kelsey, former general counsel to … Continued