The investiture of Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson on Tuesday morning marked a historic moment as he was formally welcomed to his role before a standing room only crowd inside the Court of Appeals Hall. Gov. Kathy Hochul presided over the investiture and delivered the oath of office. Above: Chief Judge of the Court of … Continued
We can be our own worst enemies when we use technology because its familiarity can put us in denial about its risks and shortcomings. Using a standard Short Message Service is a daily occurrence for anyone who sends text messages from one phone to another through a cellular data network. The simplicity of SMS texting … Continued
ChatGPT is still in its infancy and lawyers need to understand that its overzealous use could cause permanent harm to their reputation and character. Anne Louise LaBarbera, of the Anne LaBarbera Professional Corporation and a past chair of the Young Lawyers Section, moderated Monday’s lunch hour CLE program, which focused on the ethical issues surrounding … Continued
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
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 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
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
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
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
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