Artificial intelligence is driving a new conversation about its impact on the workforce, specifically its potential to automate tasks and replace humans across many professions. This ongoing discussion, fueled by both excitement over technological advancements and anxiety about job displacement, has prompted critical debates and examinations of how AI will integrate into and transform various … Continued
Dear Colleagues: On behalf of the New York State Bar Association, I am proud and honored to commemorate our 150th anniversary. It was in 1876 that a determined group of lawyers came together with a clear vision: “to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reform in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate … Continued
I know that trust accounting and IOLA compliance are not the glamorous tasks we envisioned for our future selves during our law school tenure – I expected to be in a courtroom; I expected to be researching caselaw and consuming too much coffee; I did not expect that I would be getting anxiety attacks when … Continued
When you went to law school, branding was probably not part of the conversation. The focus was on learning the law, developing the ability to think like a lawyer, and eventually building a book of business. Today, the way clients find and choose attorneys has changed. They search online before they call. They review LinkedIn … Continued
As with most planning techniques, the most effective ones begin with starting simple. Many have enjoyed the benefits of tax deferred retirement accounts, from the immediate tax deduction for contributions to the tax-deferred growth over perhaps many decades. At some point, distributions must begin so that the government can start collecting much-needed tax revenue from … Continued
Think public speaking is just for the courtroom? Not so. Litigators are not the only lawyers who must deliver effective presentations. The ability to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently can be a gamechanger for all aspects of the legal profession. Many attorneys believe public speaking is only helpful for courtroom performance. But outside the courtroom, … Continued
To the Forum: I am a longtime New York civil personal injury attorney. I thought that I had seen it all. Yet last year, while serving as a plaintiff’s trial attorney in a civil battery case, I had to call for testimony a friendly and key eyewitness, a grandmother, who had clearly seen the battery … Continued
The Experts From Pieper Bar Review Discuss How To Revive and Prepare Applicants for a Rigorous New York Bar Exam Pieper Bar Review has been preparing candidates for the bar exam for 50 years. John, Troy, and Damian Pieper have helped generations of students pass the bar exam and become practicing attorneys. A vast majority … Continued
As we approach the semi-quincentennial anniversary of our nation during a time of heightened political polarization, it is an appropriate time to discuss where the United States stands today with respect to the rule of law. That principle of American democracy has played a crucial role from our nation’s birth in ensuring that our country … Continued
A New Dynamic in U.S.–Brazil Trade In August, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee, beef, and seafood. While the trade balance in many of these sectors already favors the U.S., the measure signals a shift in trade policy. For businesses and law firms with strong ties to New … Continued